RTG: Geometry and Topology at UCLA


This NSF-supported Research Training Group (DMS-2136090, 2022-09-01 to 2027-08-31) provides research training in geometry, topology, and related computational methods to UCLA postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates (restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents). It aims, in addition, to support undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars in connecting with programs at UCLA and in the broader community that focus on K-12 education, on connecting with community colleges, and on integrating social justice concerns with mathematics. The project specifically seeks to support women and members of underserved groups in mathematical research.

Faculty

Sucharit Sarkar (PI)
Mike Hill (co-PI)
Deanna Needell (co-PI)
Mason Porter (co-PI)
Burt Totaro (co-PI)
Paul Balmer
Pavel Galashin
Ko Honda
Kefeng Liu
Peter Petersen
Raphaël Rouquier

Postdoctoral Faculty

David Beers
Vijay Higgins
Siddarth Kannan

Graduate Students

Alex Frederick
Erin George
Bar Roytman
Jason Schuchardt
Jas Singh
Jacob Swenberg
Yan Tao
Matt Tyler

Activities

Summer Research for Undergraduates: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
Research Workshop: 2024, 2026
Teaching Workshop: 2025
Course Design: 11X Introduction to Proofs

Supporting Role

UCLA Olga Radko Math Circle
UCLA-CSU Math Summer Bridge Program
Math and Social Justice: Paper by UCLA mathematicians