Mathematics Colloquium: Fermat's Last Theorem

The November 10 Mathematics & Statistics Colloquium will feature a documentary about Andrew Wiles and Fermat's Last Theorem.

Join us on Thursday, November 10 in NH 276 for light refreshments at 3:00 pm, then watch the film beginning at 3:10.

Abstract:

In 1637 the mathematician Pierre de Fermat wrote the statement of a theorem in a margin of one of his books, and added "I have discovered a truly marvelous proof which this margin is too small to contain."  For over 300 years, people tried and failed to prove this theorem, which became known as Fermat's Last Theorem.  In this week's Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium we will see a documentary about how Andrew Wiles proved this theorem, and in so doing opened new avenues of research in mathematics.

Location details

North Hall 276