Summer School in Geometric Representation Theory

Mathematics

This will be an intensive, 5-day summer school geared toward graduate students in geometric representation theory. It will include a lecture series, talks by local mathematicians, discussions and problem sessions.

Topics include symplectic resolutions of singularities, particularly the recent construction of Coulomb branches due to Braverman, Finkelberg and Nakajima, categories of coherent sheaves on these spaces, derived equivalences between these categories, and relations to quantum field theory.

Prerequisites are the equivalent of one year graduate courses in algebraic geometry, Lie theory and algebraic topology.

Logistics

Lodging is very expensive in Cambridge in June — expect hotel prices to be upward of $800 for the 5-night period May 31 - June 5, per person in a room with double occupancy. If you have family or friends you can stay with, that would be easiest. Otherwise, please ask your advisor/department if they can cover the costs.

Even if you have your own funding, we can help you find a room. Just let us know on the registration form.

For graduate students only, we have limited funding available for double rooms at nearby hotels and/or travel to the Boston area. Request funding on the registration form by February 29, and please ask your advisor to email a short letter of recommendation to Katherin Sieradzki (ksieradz@mit.edu). If we'll be able to support you, then we can reimburse plane/train/bus travel to the Boston area (so not local taxis) capped at the following amounts, depending on your geographic location:

• Northeast: $200
• Midwest and Southeast: $350
• West and Southwest: $500