Algebraic Geometry and Commutative Algebra are among the oldest yet most vibrant branches of mathematics, and have important applications throughout the sciences in light of the rich structure and computational elegance of polynomial equations. Over the past decade, these fields have experienced spectacular advances due to the cross-fertilization of techniques and perspectives. These developments have also made significant impacts in other areas, including cluster algebras and number theory. The conference "Singularities in Algebra and Geometry" aims to bring together leading experts in these and related areas to continue the exchange of ideas and methodologies, further enriching this dynamic field. It will also foster ties for researchers in these fields throughout North America.  In addition to fostering a broader research community, the conference will offer professional development opportunities for early career researchers, supporting the next generation of mathematicians in their professional growth. We hope you will join us for an engaging event that promises to inspire and advance our understanding of mathematics.

Karen E. Smith stands as a beacon of excellence and inspiration in the mathematical community.  She has made profound contributions to both algebraic geometry and commutative algebra, and her work at the interface of these fields has been pivotal in deepening the connections between them. Her influence extends beyond her research through her dedication to broadening participation within the mathematical sciences, and through her mentoring she has been instrumental in nurturing the next generation of mathematicians. Her career exemplifies a blend of high-impact scholarship and dedicated mentorship, and "Singularities in Algebra and Geometry" honors her mathematical contributions.

Speakers

* = to be confirmed, tentatively accepted; see here for photos and an additional list of participants.

• Bhargav Bhatt (Princeton/IAS, virtual)

• Rankeya Datta (Missouri)

• Daniel Duarte (UNAM)

• Lawrence Ein (UIC) (Clay Mathematics Institute Speaker)

• Eleonore Faber (Graz)

• Sara Faridi (Dalhousie)

• Daniel Hernández (Kansas)*

• Mel Hochster (Michigan, virtual)

• Jack Jeffries (Nebraska)

• Sándor Kovács (University of Washington)

• Shiji Lyu (UIC)

• Linquan Ma (Purdue University)

• Peter McDonald (UIC)

• Greg Muller (Oklahoma)

• Alapan Mukhopadhyay (EPFL)

• Janet Page (North Dakota)

• Eamon Quinlan-Gallego (Utah)

• Kenta Sato (Chiba University)

• Irena Swanson (Purdue)

• Shunsuke Takagi (Tokyo)

• Michel Van den Bergh (Vrije Universiteit Brussel / Hasselt University) (Clay Mathematics Institute Speaker)

• Adela Vraciu (South Carolina)

• Emily Witt (Kansas)*

• Tatsuki Yamaguchi (Institute of Science Tokyo)

Organizers

Manuel Blickle (Mainz, blicklem@uni-mainz.de), Luis Núñez-Betancourt (CIMAT, luisnub@cimat.mx), Karl Schwede (Utah, schwede@math.utah.edu), Kevin Tucker (UIC, kftucker@uic.edu)

Support

We gratefully acknowledge support from the following sources.

• This conference is receiving support from CIMAT (Centro de Investigación en Matemáticas) 

• This conference is receiving support from the National Science Foundation 

• This conference is receiving support from the University of Michigan Mathematics Department

• Organised in partnership with the Clay Mathematics Institute

• This conference is recieving support from SECIHTI (Mexico).

• This conference is receiving support from Centro de Ciencias Matemáticas, UNAM

Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF).