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U of T in San Francisco with 2026 Fields Medal winner, Professor Jacob Tsimerman

Recorded Thursday, October 15, 2026. Professor Jacob Tsimerman, HBSc 2006, is one of Canada's leading mathematicians and a 2026 Fields Medal recipient, recognized in part for his role in proving the André-Oort conjecture. In conversation with Turing’s Chief Legal Officer Catherine Lacavera, BASc 1997, JD/MBA 2001, Hn LLD 2017, Tsimerman reflects on his journey from U of T student to world-renowned mathematician. Together, they explore emerging applications of mathematics for AI safety. The event was jointly hosted by the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and the Faculty of Arts & Science

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