Ten minutes for your mind@2:50 every day at 2:50 pm in multiple time zones:Europa@2:50, EET, Athens, Helsinki (UTC+2) (7:50 am EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298032734Atlantica@2:50, EST, New York, Toronto (UTC-4) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349851047Pacifica@2:50, PST, Los Angeles, Vancouver (UTC=7) (5:50 pm EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743543699Almost everything works better again if you unplug it for a bit, including your mind. Stop by and unplug. Get the benefits of mindfulness without the fuss.@2:50 meets at the same time every single day for ten minutes of quiet together.No pre-requisite, no registration needed.Visit the website to view all @2:50 time zones each day.at250.org or at250.mit.edu

Speaker: Chen Wan (Rutgers University)Title: Some spherical varieties of Whittaker typeAbstract:In this talk I will discuss a special category of spherical varieties whose $L^2$ space is exactly supported on all the tempered generic representations. Then I will give two families of examples, one from the theory of double flag varieties, and the other one from the theory of Rankin-Selberg integrals. I will also explain how to use this theory to prove the local funcational equations for some Rankin-Selberg integrals. This is an ongoing joint work with Lei Zhang.

Speaker: Ajith Urundolil Kumaran (MIT)Title: Refined tropical curve counting with descendantsAbstract:We introduce the enumerative geometry of curves in the algebraic torus $(\mathbb{C}^\ast)^2$. We show that a certain class of invariants associated with moduli spaces of curves in $(\mathbb{C}^\ast)^2$ can be calculated explicitly using a refined tropical correspondence theorem. If time permits we will explain how the proof relies on higher double ramification cycles and work of Buryak-Rossi on integrable systems on the moduli space of curves. This is joint work with Patrick Kennedy-Hunt and Qaasim Shafi.

Speaker: Howard Chang, StanfordHost: Ankur JainTitle: Cancer genes beyond chromosomesThe Biology Colloquium is a weekly seminar held throughout the academic year — featuring distinguished speakers in many areas of the biological sciences from universities and institutions worldwide. More information on speakers, their affiliations, and titles of their talks will be added as available. Unless otherwise stated, the Colloquium will be held live in Stata 32-123 (Kirsch auditorium) Contact Margaret Cabral with questions.

Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa on a cold day (on us, while supplies last).

Navigate your way to a career in semiconductorsA panel discussion and networking opportunity presented by MIT.nano with the GSA WLI.Who: All MIT students, postdocs, and alumni Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Location: MIT Media Lab (Building E14, 6th floor)>> REGISTERMEET REPRESENTATIVES FROM:AMDAnalog DevicesArmCadenceGlobalFoundriesMarvellMetaSiemensSTMicroelectronicsTeradyneAGENDA:4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Panel Discussion—Driving Innovation: Key technologies shaping the future of semiconductors and AI5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Panel Discussion—Building the future: The power of diverse perspectives and talent in semiconductor innovation5:45 PM – 7:00 PM Networking with industry leadersMore details to be announced! Check the GSA WLI webpage for the latest updates.