IMSA Courses

Mathematics is Easy - Teaching It is Hard

Explore insights on effective math education with Vice Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng, challenging perceptions and discussing innovative teaching approaches for improved learning outcomes.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

To Fold or Not to Fold? - On Mathematics, Folding, and How to Construct the Third Root of Two

Explore the intersection of mathematics and folding, delving into the construction of the third root of two. A thought-provoking examination of mathematical concepts through the lens of paper folding techniques.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How is Visual Information Processed in the Brain and AI?

Explore visual information processing in the brain and AI with Dr. Odelia Schwartz, comparing biological and artificial neural networks for image recognition and perception.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Self-Organization Phenomena in Mathematics and the World

Explore self-organization phenomena in mathematics and real-world applications with expert Ernesto Lupercio, delving into complex systems and emergent behaviors.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

From Bridges to Cellphone Towers by the Way of Doughnuts - Some Problems in Graph Theory

Explore graph theory applications in real-world scenarios, from bridge construction to cellphone tower placement, with Princeton mathematician Maria Chudnovsky's engaging WIMSA Conference presentation.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

From Mobile Data to Networks - Exploring Social Mobility Patterns and Applications to Public Health

Explore social mobility patterns using mobile data and their applications to public health with insights from CINVESTAV researcher Maribel Hernández Rosales.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Synthetic Communities to Elucidate the Complex Behavior of Microbes in Interaction

Explore synthetic microbial communities to understand complex interactions and behaviors of microbes, presented by Gabriela Olmedo-Alvarez at WIMSA Conference 2022.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What Can We Learn from Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Human Brain?

Explore cutting-edge insights on human brain imaging through magnetic resonance, presented by neuroinformatics expert Gabriele Lohmann at the WIMSA Inaugural Conference 2022.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Behavioral Signatures of a Developing Neural Code

Explore neural code development through behavioral signatures, focusing on computational neuroscience insights from Lilach Avitan's research at Hebrew University.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Symmetry Defects - Affine Invariants of Curves and Surfaces

Explore symmetry defects and affine invariants in curves and surfaces with Director Stanislaw Janeczko's insightful presentation from the WIMSA Inaugural Conference.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Equivariant Birational Geometry

Explore equivariant birational geometry with expert Yuri Tschinkel in this insightful conference talk, covering advanced mathematical concepts and recent developments in the field.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Women in Medicine - Epitomizing the Challenge

Explore challenges and opportunities for women in medicine with Dr. Felicia Knaul's insightful analysis of gender disparities and strategies for advancing equity in healthcare leadership.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Donaldson-Thomas and Gromov-Witten Theories - Part 10

Explore moduli spaces of algebraic curves and coherent sheaves, their invariants, and connections to geometry, topology, and string theory. Includes computations of Gromov-Witten and Donaldson-Thomas invariants.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Personal and Societal Aspects of Gender in Academia and Medicine - Girls Aren't Good at Math and Other Fairytales

Explore gender dynamics in academia and medicine with Dr. Erin Kobetz, challenging stereotypes and discussing personal experiences for a more inclusive scientific community.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Donaldson-Thomas and Gromov-Witten Theories - Part 9

Explore moduli spaces of algebraic curves and coherent sheaves, their invariants, and connections to geometry, topology, and string theory. Includes computations of Gromov-Witten and Donaldson-Thomas invariants.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video