Meet Symcie!
Members: Jordi Smit (chair), Yoni Zuidinga (treasurer), Aoibhín Quinn (secretary), Stefania Olteanu (speaker commissioner), Alexandra Branut (business commissioner)
The Event:
The FMF Symposium, the largest annual scientific event of the FMF, brings together experts and enthusiasts from (Applied) Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy alike. Renowned Dutch and international speakers captivate eager audiences with their cutting-edge research. While the symposium traditionally draws bachelor and master students from The University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, it warmly welcomes staff members, PhD candidates, and others.
The Committee:
Symcie is the committee of the FMF in charge of organising this event. Tasks include contacting potential speakers, arranging sponsoring, finding a suitable location and promoting the event. It is a great way to gain experience in the organization of a large event, and also to get familiar with current research and topics that are not included in the curriculum.
This year:
As theme for the 2025 edition, we’ve chosen Tipping Points. This concept, so simple yet so complex at the same time, can be seen across fields like Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, and their applications. It refers to moments of significant change, where a small shift can lead to profound consequences—whether it’s in the environment, society, or the fundamental laws that govern the universe.
Tipping points are everywhere and they highlight the interconnectedness of so many of the systems that shape the world we live in. From the treshold of physical systems to mathematical models describing them, we shall explore how even the smallest changes can lead to drastic transformation. This theme is the perfect opportunity to look at the dynamics of change, and showing how resilient yet fragile the world around us is.
For more information, visit our website at fmfsymposium.nl!