The history of manifold topology in the last 50 years
Document Type
Presentation Abstract
Presentation Date
10-15-1998
Abstract
We examine the topological study of manifolds, particularly from the late 50's and 60's, some important milestones, and how the subject has undergone abrupt changes of direction, due to new discoveries or rediscoveries.
Recommended Citation
Browder, Professor William, "The history of manifold topology in the last 50 years" (1998). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 26.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/26
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Additional Details
Thursday, 15 October 1998
4:10 p.m. in MA 109
Coffee/Tea/Treats 3:30 p.m. in MA 104 (Lounge)
Professor Browder has been at Princeton since 1963. He has served as an editor for the Annals of Mathematics. He is a member of the National Academy of sciences, and a participant in many activities of the National Research Council. He was Chairman of the Briefing Panel on Mathematics for the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the White House in 1983. He has been elected to many offices in the American Mathematical Society, including President (1989-91). The Proceedings of a conference - convened at Princeton in 1994 in his honor - lists 28 direct mathematical descendants, 78 mathematical grandchildren, and 15 mathematical great- grandchildren.