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The Graduate Mathematics Seminar of Rutgers–Newark (GMSRN) is a weekly seminar for graduate students and friends of the department, kindly supported by the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA).

Talks range from expository introductions to research-level topics in pure mathematics and applied mathematics, and more. Everyone
is welcome — please join us!

 

Spring 2026 Talks

 

Note: Schedule below lists upcoming Fall 2025 Thursdays. Please reach out if you would like to give a talk.

 

Mon-Feb 2, 2026
Introduction to Ramsey Theory: Bounds and Examples
Seth Eisenberger
Abstract: Introduction to the definition of the Ramsey numbers for two-colorings of graphs, proof of Ramsey’s Theorem for two-colorings, proofs of R(3,3)=6 and R(3,4)=9, lower bound on R(k,k) using probabilistic method, statement of Ramsey’s Theorem for n-colorings.

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Mon-Feb 9, 2026
(1+1)-dimensional TQFT and Frobenius algebras
Yikai Teng
Abstract: n this talk, we introduce the cobordism category, with a focus on 2-dimensional case. Moreover, we show that there is a weak equivalence between the 2d TQFTs and the Frobenius algebras.

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Mon-Feb 16, 2026
The seminar for this week will be cancelled due to conflict with the Department Colloquium. (https://sites.rutgers.edu/mathematics-colloquium/) We provide the info of speaker and title below for convenience.
Unblocking AI: Understanding and Overcoming Datacenter Network Bottlenecks in Distributed AI
Soudeh Ghorbani (Johns Hopkins)

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Mon-Feb 23, 2026
The seminar for this week will be cancelled due to severe snowstorm.

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Mon-Mar 2, 2026
The seminar for this week will be cancelled due to conflict with the Department Colloquium (Distinguished Lectures in Topology, Geometry, and Physics). We provide the info of speaker and title below for convenience.
Braids and monodromy in topological data analysis 
Erin Chambers (Notre Dame)

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Mon-Mar 9, 2026
Please Note: This seminar starts at 6:30 PM.
Title:
Yang Zhang
Abstract: 

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Mon-Mar 16, 2026
Spring Recess, No Talk

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Mon-Mar 23, 2026
Please Note: This seminar starts at 6:30 PM.
Title:
Yang Zhang
Abstract: 

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For questions, email the organizers at graduatemath543@gmail.com, or at qixuan.fang@rutgers.edu