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<Title>TALK: Can We Build the Universe Using only Math?</Title>
<Tagline>Prof. Manil Suri defends the thesis of his new book, 11/14</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><h4><strong>Can We Build the Universe Using Only Math?<br></strong></h4><h4>Professor Manil Suri</h4><h5>5:30-6:45 pm Mon. 14 Nov. 2022<br>Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery, UMBC</h5><div><br></div><div>UMBC professor <a href="https://www.manilsuri.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Manil Suri</strong></a> defends the thesis of his new book, <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324007036" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the Universe Using Only Math</strong></a>, by answering questions posed by an interdisciplinary panel of faculty.  His "thesis committee" includes:</div><div><ul><li><span>Dr. Philip Rous, Physics</span></li><li>Dr. Michele Osherow, English</li><li>Dr. Preminda Jacob, Visual Arts</li><li>Dr. Kathleen Hoffman, Math &amp; Biology</li></ul></div><div>Dr. William LaCourse, Dean of the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, will introduce the defense. Reception and book-signing to follow All are welcome!</div><div><br></div><div>Manil Suri is a distinguished university professor in mathematics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is the author of three award-winning novels, including <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/The-Death-of-Vishnu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>The Death of Vishnu</strong></a>, which have been cumulatively translated into 27 languages. He is a former contributing opinion columnist at the New York Times, for which he has written several essays on mathematics. His new book, The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the Universe Using Only Math will be available for purchase and signing at the event.</div><div><br></div><div>Presented by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, and the UMBC Honors College</div></div><div><br></div></div>
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<Summary>Can We Build the Universe Using Only Math?   Professor Manil Suri  5:30-6:45 pm Mon. 14 Nov. 2022 Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery, UMBC     UMBC professor Manil Suri defends the thesis of his new...</Summary>
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