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Browse news related to the Nonlinear Algebra group. Find press releases, essential research updates, accolades, and key announcements, as well as insightful interviews, partnerships, and outreach efforts.
Press Releases
21.08.18
Looking at Data Through the Lens of Algebraic Geometry Looking at Data Through the Lens of Algebraic Geometry
In the recent article “Learning algebraic varieties from samples”, a group of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences has presented a novel approach to the analysis of datasets that possess an inherent geometric structure.
Research
31.07.18
New Julia Package Developed by MPI Researchers New Julia Package Developed by MPI Researchers
Researchers from the Nonlinear Algebra Group at MPI MiS and at TU Berlin have been developing a Julia package for solving systems of polynomial equations by numerical homotopy continuation.
Press Releases
12.01.18
Bernd Sturmfels Has Been Awarded the 2018 George David Birkhoff Prize Bernd Sturmfels Has Been Awarded the 2018 George David Birkhoff Prize
Our director Bernd Sturmfels has been awarded the 2018 George David Birkhoff Prize in Applied Mathematics recognizing his instrumental role in creating the field of applied algebraic geometry.
Press Releases
11.05.17
Bernd Sturmfels Appointed New Director Bernd Sturmfels Appointed New Director
Bernd Sturmfels has joined the board of directors of the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences. He will head a new working group on “Nonlinear Algebra” at the institute.
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Events
20.06.25
Long Night of the Sciences 2025 Long Night of the Sciences 2025
JUNE 20 - 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. CAMPUS AUGUSTUSPLATZ - Mathematics is all around us – often hidden, but always present in our daily lives. During our Long Night of Mathematics, we invite you to explore this hidden world: surprising, fascinating, and entertaining.
Women in Science
12.06.25
What School Doesn’t Teach Us About Mathematics What School Doesn’t Teach Us About Mathematics
Our director, Anna Wienhard, is one of the distinguished members of the Hector Fellow Academy. In a video portrait by the Academy, she offers insights into her scientific work and the fascinating world of mathematics.
Accolades
10.06.25
Young Talent Award for Laura Casabella Young Talent Award for Laura Casabella
Our PhD student Laura Casabella has been honored with the Young Talent Award by the Special Interest Group Computer Algebra – Fachgruppe Computeralgebra. Congratulations!
Accolades
04.06.25
Simon Telen to Receive SIAM Award Simon Telen to Receive SIAM Award
Our group leader Simon Telen has been awarded the 2025 SIAM Activity Group on Algebraic Geometry Agnes Szanto Early Career Prize. SIAM has now published a blog post about his work – check it out.
PhD Life
30.05.25
Meet Our New PhD Representatives Meet Our New PhD Representatives
We are proud to introduce the newly elected PhD representatives at our Institute. Congratulations to Nicolas Weiss, Nat Kendal-Freedman, and Felix Lotter!
Math Planck People
26.05.25
Lucas Broux Lucas Broux
Research at MPI MiS is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who pursue it. Our Math Planck People portrait series gives a face to our research and introduces the personalities that make up our institute - our scientists & staff. Meet our brilliant minds!
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