In response to the spirit of International Mathematics Day on March 14th, the Vingroup Innovation Foundation (VINIF), the International Center for Training and Research in Mathematics UNESCO (ICRTM), and the Institute of Mathematics - Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology will jointly organize the event "International Mathematics Day Symposium" with the theme "Playing With Math".
"Playing With Math" - the theme of this year's event will be showcased through AlphaGeometry, an AI solving international geometry problems - a breakthrough innovation for math enthusiasts; through quantitative methods in economics - and through lively discussions with speakers who have participated in international math competitions, creating a math playground for all ages or economists who always apply mathematics.
The event will be held either in-person or online via livestream on the Fanpage and Youtube channel of VINIF, the Institute of Mathematics, and other units:
Event Name: Playing With Math Symposium.
Time: 09:00 - 12:00, Thursday, March 14th, 2024.
Venue: Hoang Tuy Auditorium, Building A6, Institute of Mathematics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18B Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.
The event has been posted on the website of the International Mathematical Union: https://www.idm314.org#event-details/2024/935
Program:
- Public Lecture 01: Geometry, IMO, and AI.
Speakers:
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Dr. Tran Nam Dung, Vice Principal of the Gifted High School - Ho Chi Minh City National University.
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Dr. Luong Minh Thang, Senior Researcher and Manager at Google, Co-founder of AlphaGeometry.
- Public Lecture 02: Mathematics and Economics.
Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Viet Cuong, International University - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Deputy Director of the Mekong Development Research Institute.
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Minigames at the auditorium.
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Discussion segment with guests: Dr. Tran Nam Dung, Dr. Nguyen Viet Cuong, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Ha Duong, Prof. Dr. Phung Ho Hai, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chu Cam Tho.
The program will be attended by representatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology, UNESCO Committee, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Institute of Mathematics, and other institutes, universities, the International Center for Training and Research in Mathematics UNESCO (ICRTM), VINIF Foundation, scientists, young participants, and VINIF Alumni Club.
The organizers cordially invite students of the University of Information Technology to follow the event remotely through the livestream channels of VINIF:
Fanpage Channel: https://www.facebook.com/vinif.org
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv0hGbn_CzU
For detailed information, please visit: https://forum.uit.edu.vn/node/569410
Ha Bang - Collaborator of the University of Information Technology's Communication Department
