IIT Kanpur: 3-day International Meet on Number Theory from February 27, 2023

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur is organizing an International Symposium on Number Theory from February 27 to March 1, 2023, to celebrate the 135th Birth Anniversary of the great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Professor Abhay Karandikar, Director of IIT Kanpur and the President of the VIBHA Brahmavart (Kanpur) Prant said, “Srinivasa Ramanujan is one of world's best mathematicians who has made substantial contributions to mathematical fields such as complex analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. The symposium aims to introduce his life and legacy that continues to inspire millions of aspirants across the world to the undergraduate students of the country. Academicians and researchers from all over the world will also gather to discuss advanced theories in mathematics during the occasion.”

More than 200 students from Class XI to BSc from Kanpur and nearby districts are expected to join the program on the first day of the meeting. These students will be taught about the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan and the virtues of Vedic Mathematics during the first two sessions.

The third, fourth and fifth sessions will address topics such as coding and Artificial Intelligence (AI), creation of apps by AI, information about new technology through STEAM Show and the relation between numerology and the science behind Yoga. The time of program will be from 9 am to 5 pm.

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The program is part of a joint initiative by Vigyan Bharati and the Ministry of Culture (Government of India) that is organizing different types of programs to commemorate the contribution of Indian scientists in the freedom movement under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav all over India.

As part of this initiative, the program on number theory is being organized by Brahmavart (Kanpur) prant unit of Vigyan Bharati, Ministry of Culture - Government of India, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and C3iHub.

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