30/05/2018

ICM 2018 opens registration for school visits.

The largest and most important event in the world of Mathematics, the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM), held every four years since 1897, will take place for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere and Latin America. The 28th ICM will be held in Rio de Janeiro, between August 1st and 9th, 2018, at Riocentro. In addition to the scientific program, restricted to registered participants, ICM 2018 will have activities aimed at students from public and private schools from the age of 14. Registration begins this Wednesday (30).

The ICM showcases the most important and significant advances in mathematics and awards prizes to researchers who have excelled in the last four years. It awards the four most important prizes in the field, including the Fields Medal, informally known as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics".

For students from private and public school systems, there will be four public lectures with renowned mathematicians Ingrid Daubechies (USA), Cédric Villani (France), Tadashi Tokieda (Japan), and Rogério Martins (Portugal). Visitors will be able to participate in educational activities and explore the exhibition hall, featuring displays from approximately 40 institutions, publishers, and companies in the sector.

For students, the event will represent a unique opportunity to learn more about the world of mathematics and the latest developments in the field, as well as attend exclusive lectures with important international researchers.

Schools interested in visiting the event can check the schedule and register on the website www.icm2018.org . Spaces are limited. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at visitas@icm2018.org .