Paths to Math: Karen Uhlenbeck | Institute for Advanced Study

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • The Institute for Advanced Study’s “Paths to Math” series comes to a close with a special edition video featuring one of our most beloved veteran mathematicians: Distinguished Visiting Professor Karen Uhlenbeck.
    Watch to see Uhlenbeck, the first woman to win the Abel Prize, chart her career from her undergraduate days, when an introduction to calculus course awakened her love for mathematics, to the spirited female colleagues that she worked alongside at the University of Illinois Chicago, who helped to dispel any lingering doubts about being a woman in math.
    Karen also introduces her abundant fields of interest within mathematics, which include the calculus of variations, dispersive equations, and integrable systems, as well as the questions that continue to intrigue her today.
    “Paths to Math” chronicles the academic journeys of individual scholars from the Institute for Advanced Study, highlighting the moments that ignited their passion for math. With each unique story, this series celebrates the universality of mathematics and the inclusive community of practitioners at IAS, spanning a deep array of backgrounds, interests, geography, ethnicity, and gender.
    “Paths to Math” is produced by OFC (ofc.tv)

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  • @AhmadKhan-dn6yh
    @AhmadKhan-dn6yh Місяць тому +36

    As a struggling undergraduate pure mathematics major and aspire to become a mathematician, I always love watching Paths to Math to see how others went through the same thing

    • @minoshperera3361
      @minoshperera3361 21 день тому +4

      You will succeed

    • @AhmadKhan-dn6yh
      @AhmadKhan-dn6yh 20 днів тому

      @@minoshperera3361 Thanks!!!

    • @leif1075
      @leif1075 20 днів тому +1

      Is it mostly fun and enjoyable? Donyou still have plenty of free time to.travel.and vacation?

    • @AhmadKhan-dn6yh
      @AhmadKhan-dn6yh 20 днів тому

      @@leif1075 Yup I do have plenty of free time! However, I often spend it reading about conjectures and hanging out with friends! haha!

  • @nkanyezitshabalala5256
    @nkanyezitshabalala5256 21 день тому +24

    This video series is so inspiring. So many people think math isn't for them because they weren't prodigies (myself included) or feel under-represented in the field.

    • @duckyoutube6318
      @duckyoutube6318 20 днів тому

      Im not gifted in math at all, but i absolutely love it.
      To me math is everything. Its my time to relax, its something i can express myself in, its interesting and deep.
      Richard Feynman wasnt a genius either (in his words) but he worked hard and studied what he loved. I intend to follow that path.

  • @cypriensaito4276
    @cypriensaito4276 20 днів тому +1

    First I heard name of Professor Uhlenbeck concerning minimax conditioning of local conditions in normes space, shortly pronounced, Uhlenbeck compactification. I am indeed honored and encouraged at this very occasion that make me listen to her own statement by words. Thank a lot Professeur Uhlenbeck.

  • @srijitas3369
    @srijitas3369 21 день тому +3

    No one ever got me excited for pursuing mathematics than her she is amazing

  • @CyberneticOrganism01
    @CyberneticOrganism01 20 днів тому +2

    This is the first time I hear her speak... didn't know that she's such a nice and inspiring person... 😊

  • @murphybed7919
    @murphybed7919 18 днів тому +2

    I just got a job and I have to review calculus and learn linear algebra and differential equations real fast.

  • @agustinmoreno3666
    @agustinmoreno3666 17 днів тому

    Beautiful way to close the series! Thank you Karen for sharing your path to math, and for that wonderful farewell dinner at the IAS. And Jordan, thanks for making this happen.

  • @adamferrell505
    @adamferrell505 21 день тому +7

    "You somehow have to connect your soul to the outside world."

  • @gruntilda2
    @gruntilda2 19 днів тому +1

    Such a concise explanation of a lifelong career. I love the bit of insight at the end about connecting enthusiasm, interest, and imagination.

  • @brhnkh
    @brhnkh 20 днів тому +1

    Karen, I remember reading your interview (with AMS Notices if I recall correctly) when I was a senior or first year grad student and your path/story was very inspirational to me. Thank you!

  • @AlgoNudger
    @AlgoNudger 19 днів тому +2

    Thank You, Ma'am. 😊

  • @vonBottorff
    @vonBottorff 20 днів тому +3

    Unfortunately, we don't have a "keep plugging away at it" world anymore. Everything has to be quick and not gnarly-complex. But to really get anywhere we have to ask gnarly "what ifs," then plug away at them. (This is more a pep talk to myself than great wisdom for you, BTW.)

  • @duckyoutube6318
    @duckyoutube6318 20 днів тому

    Im about to go to school for physics but i love math a great deal.
    Perhaps i should double major but i dont have that much time.
    I guess im going to just see how things go. I can always change my major.

  • @jeffreyluciana8711
    @jeffreyluciana8711 18 днів тому +1

    Here is a hint about the modulao
    (6n - 1)(6n - 1) = (6n + 1)
    (6n - 1)(6n + 1) = (6n - 1)
    (6n + 1)(6n + 1) = (6n + 1)
    If I remember correctly?, (who knows) (6n - 1)(6n + 1) cancellations happen at double the pace of the other two? so cancellations balance out

  • @user-cu9ww9tj4i
    @user-cu9ww9tj4i 21 день тому +4

    수학적으로 모두가 성공하는 길이 존재하니 포기하지마세요.

  • @RohitSingh-nm9wd
    @RohitSingh-nm9wd 20 днів тому +1

    This series is amazing

  • @us-Bahn
    @us-Bahn 18 днів тому +1

    Excellent personal statement.

  • @user-cu9ww9tj4i
    @user-cu9ww9tj4i 21 день тому +3

    모든게 있으니 열심히 긍정적으로 살면 된다고 생각합니다.

  • @hrperformance
    @hrperformance 20 днів тому

    very inspiring

  • @asherwade
    @asherwade 15 днів тому

    She used the word 'Soul', ...I wonder what 'she' means by that, ...or was that a slip-uP(-?)