Tag: algebraic topology

Interview with a mathematician: Alejandro Adem

I’m pleased this week to present my interview with Alejandro Adem, Canada Research Chair in Algebraic Topology at University of British Columbia. Alejandro was born in Mexico City and completed his doctorate at Princeton University. Not only is he a stellar mathematician, but he is the CEO and Scientific Director of Mitacs Canada. Mitacs is a… Read More Interview with a mathematician: Alejandro Adem

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Algebraic topology and the brain

What is the connectome? Networks are everywhere: the roads in cities, links in the web, and the neural pathways in our brains. The science of networks is a trending topic interfacing with many disciplines. Mathematics, as you would expect, plays a major role in understanding the properties, structure, and evolution of networks. The connectome is a network consisting of… Read More Algebraic topology and the brain

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