Concise Course: “Flavors of Bicycle Mathematics”
Guest Lecturer: Professor Sergei Tabachnikov, Department of Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University
How can mathematical ideas pedal their way into surprising patterns and structures?
The Institute of Advanced Studies is pleased to host Professor Sergei Tabachnikov as part of the IAS Distinguished Scholars framework.
Professor Tabachnikov will lead a concise course titled Flavors of Bicycle Mathematics, offering three focused lectures during March. The course will explore mathematical patterns, structures, and problems inspired by bicycle geometry, combining intuition, rigor, and hands-on insights.
Course Schedule
Where: Schreiber Building, Tel Aviv University
Monday, 16 March 2026 | 15:00–16:00 | Room 007
Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 13:00–14:00 | Room 309
Monday, 23 March 2026 | 15:00–16:00 | Room 007
Light refreshments will be served at the opening session.
The workshop will be conducted in English.
This course is closed and intended only for enrolled students.
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