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DMS Division Of Mathematical Sciences |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | December 7, 2023 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | December 7, 2023 |
| Award Number: | 2349810 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Qun Li
qli@nsf.gov (703)292-7465 DMS Division Of Mathematical Sciences MPS Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Start Date: | May 1, 2024 |
| End Date: | October 31, 2025 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $26,430.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $26,430.00 |
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910 WEST FRANKLIN ST RICHMOND VA US 23284-9005 (804)828-6772 |
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910 WEST FRANKLIN ST RICHMOND VA US 23284-9004 |
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ALGEBRA,NUMBER THEORY,AND COM, TOPOLOGY |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.049 |
ABSTRACT
This award supports the Richmond Geometry Meeting: Geometric Topology and Moduli scheduled for August 9-11, 2024, hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. The conference is designed to unite experts in low-dimensional topology and algebraic geometry, spanning diverse career stages and affiliations. Beyond lectures delivered by internationally recognized experts, vertically integrated participation will be fostered by a poster session showcasing the contributions of early-career researchers and a Career and Mentorship Panel.
The conference will investigate the intersection of low-dimensional topology, algebraic geometry, and mathematical physics. The roots of this interdisciplinary exploration trace back to Witten's groundbreaking work in the late 1980s and the emergence of the Jones polynomial in Chern-Simons theory. Since then, a landscape of profound connections between knot theory, moduli spaces, and string theory has emerged, due to the collective efforts of generations of mathematicians and physicists. Noteworthy developments include the deep ties between Heegaard Floer homology and the Fukaya category of surfaces, the intricate interplay revealed by Khovanov homology, and the correspondence of Gromov-Witten and Donaldson-Thomas theories. The study of moduli spaces of curves, as exemplified in Heegaard Floer homology, has played a pivotal role in several developments. The preceding three editions of the Richmond Geometry Meeting, encompassing both virtual and in-person gatherings, have showcased a wave of collaborative advancements in knot theory, algebraic geometry, and string theory. Topics such as braid varieties, Khovanov homotopy, link lattice homology, and the GW/DT correspondence in families have been explored, unveiling a nexus of interdependent breakthroughs. This award supports the fourth edition of the Richmond Geometry Meeting, providing a vital platform for the dissemination of the latest findings in this dynamic realm of research. For more information, please visit the Richmond Geometry Meeting website: https://math.vcu.edu/rgm
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
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