Summary

The eCHT Kan seminar is an online graduate student seminar in algebraic topology, modeled after the “Kan seminar” at MIT. In this seminar, students will

• Read and assimilate information from research papers in algebraic topology.
• Present the contents of these papers in an online seminar format.
• Discuss these papers with other participants.

Student Expectations

Students will take turns giving presentations on the contents of research papers. Students are expected to attend all presentations.

Students may select papers that match their particular mathematical interests; some possibilities are listed on the seminar webpage. In general, papers should be chosen for the significance of their contents and also for their expository quality.

Some suggested papers (from Dan Isaksen, John Klein, and Andrew Salch)
More suggested papers (from Mark Behrens and Haynes Miller)

Over the course of the semester, each student will give a 50-minute-long presentation via Zoom. The presentation can be made using Beamer slides or screen capture software. For example, see recordings of recent eCHT presentations. Students will have the opportunity to give practice presentations with live audiences.

Students must skim the paper being presented each week and post a response (at least one paragraph) in the private seminar workspace prior to that week’s talk. These responses can include comments and questions about the mathematical content of the paper, as well as how the paper fits into their understanding of the subject. The shared online workspace also serves as a forum where students can ask questions as they prepare for their presentations.

Students are encouraged to obtain independent study credit from their home universities for their participation in the eCHT Kan seminar, but this is not required.

Organizers

The seminar is run by Jack Carlisle (University of Notre Dame) with the graduate student assistants to be named.

Application

Please submit the application form to apply. Applications received by December 9 will receive full consideration. Contact Dan Isaksen for inquiries about applications.

Schedule

The seminar meets on Wednesdays at 12:00pm-1:00pm Eastern time, starting January 15 and ending April 30. There will be no meeting March 19. Applicants should tentatively reserve these times in their schedules.