The Joy of Why
About this Event
Steven Strogatz is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell University. He has blogged about math for The New York Times and The New Yorker and has been a frequent guest on Radiolab and Science Friday. He is the author of Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Sync, The Calculus of Friendship and The Joy of x. His most recent book is Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe.
Janna Levin is the director of sciences and chair of the Science Studios at Pioneer Works. She is also the Claire Tow Professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. A Guggenheim Fellow, Janna has contributed to an understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. She is the presenter of the NOVA feature Black Hole Apocalypse, aired on PBS. Her books include How the Universe Got Its Spots, A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, which won the PEN/Bingham Prize, and Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space.
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ABOUT ICM
The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) is among the largest and most prestigious mathematical conferences worldwide. Held every four years, it is a showcase of contemporary mathematics and an opportunity for outstanding mathematicians from the global community to present the best work, covering all mathematical subfields and setting future directions for the field as a whole. The last U.S.-based ICM was held in 1986 in Berkeley, CA and after 40 years, the congress will return to Philadelphia, PA July 23-30, 2026.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- Registration will close 1 hour prior to event.
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BUILDING ENTRY PROTOCOL
- Enter the Pennsylvania Convention Center via Broad St Atrium
- Presentation will take place in the Michael A. Nutter Theather.
- Check-in at kiosk print a badge. All attendees must have a badge to enter the Michael A. Nutter Theather.
- Limited seating is available for this in-person event on a first-come, first-served basis.
INCLUDED WITH TICKET
- Exhibit Hall Access 1:00-6:00 PM
- Mathemalchemy
SCHEDULE
Doors open: 1:30 pm (No entrance before 1:30 pm)
Screening: 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Admittance closes at 2:20 pm)
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OTHER ICM OUTREACH INITIATIVES
- Math Festival Day 1 | Register Here
Friday, July 24, 2026 2:00 - 6:00 pm - Film Screening + Q&A of Journeys of Black Mathematicians Part 1: Forging Resilience| Register Here
Friday, July 24, 2026 2:00 - 3:45 pm - Film Screening + Q&A of Journeys of Black Mathematicians Part 2: Creating Pathways| Register Here
Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:00 am - 12:45 pm - The Proof in the Code: A Conversation with Author Kevin Hartnett & Publisher Thomas Lin | Register Here
Saturday, July 25, 2026 1:15 - 2:15 pm - Math Festival Day 2 | Register Here
Saturday, July 25, 2026 2:00 - 6:00 pm - Mathdramatics: Math on Stage |Register Here
Saturday, July 25, 2026 5:00- 6:00 pm - Math, Music and the Mind: Analysis of the Performed Trio Sonatas of J. S. Bach and Organ Performance at Cathedral Basilica | Register Here
Saturday, July 25, 2026 5:00 - 6:30 pm - The Joy of Why | Register Here
Sunday, July 26, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 pm - From Classroom to Canvas: Creating the ICM Mural with Oluwafemi | Register Here
Sunday, July 26, 2026 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Felix Klein – Insights from the Outside| Register Here
Sunday, July 26, 2026 5:00 - 6:30 pm - Sandbox Films Screening of PHENOMENA| Register Here
Sunday, July 26, 2026 7:30 - 10:00 pm - The American Mathematical Society Presents: The Music of Mathematics | Register Here
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 pm
PUBLIC LECTURES SERIES
- Public Lecture with Terence Tao | Register Here
Friday, July 24, 2026 7:15-8:15 pm - Public Lecture with Talithia Williams | Register Here
Saturday, July 25, 2026 5:30-6:30 pm - Public Lecture with Geordie Williamson | Register Here
Sunday, July 26, 2026 3:30-4:30 pm - Public Lecture with Manjul Bhargava | Register Here
Monday, July 27, 2026 3:30-4:30 pm - Public Lecture with Ingrid Daubechies | Register Here
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 3:30-4:30 pm
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