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Dr. Martin Skrodzki
@msmathcomp.bsky.social
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Assistant professor (academic track) at the Computer Graphics and Visualization group of TU Delft, working in the field of #illustratingmath, #dataviz, and #mathart. (he/him) Personal Website: https://ms-math-computer.science
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This graduate school would not have been possible without the support and the hospitality of the @cirm-math.bsky.social, and without the support of the Institut Henri Poincaré, the @euromathsoc.bsky.social, and the Clay Institute. Thank you all for the support of our activities! (4/4)
January 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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And that's a wrap on our #illustratingMath graduate school. Just some time left to quickly grab some merch, note down the last couple of notes on the napkins, grab a bottle of mathematical wine, and the sun sets on Marseille. Thanks to all speakers and participants! (3/4)
A portrait of Aaron Abrams standing in a doorway at the CIRM (Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques). They are smiling broadly with their hands on their hips, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt featuring a mathematical graphic of a curved surface and blue jeans. A sign in the background indicates that the office is closed for a public holiday. A top-down view of a paper placemat on a wooden table, covered in hand-drawn mathematical sketches and notes in blue ink. The drawings include knots, geometric shapes, and names like "Matthias Goerner." An empty green ceramic bowl with a spoon, a crumpled grey napkin, and a blue pen are scattered across the paper, suggesting a mathematical discussion held over a meal. A wide scenic view of a rocky, mountainous landscape under a cloudy twilight sky. A thin strip of golden sunset glow is visible on the horizon between the dark mountain ridges and the heavy grey clouds. The terrain is rugged, with white limestone-like rock faces and sparse green Mediterranean shrubbery in the foreground. A close-up of a white wine bottle label titled "Cuvée Mathématique" from Clos d'Albizzi, Cassis. The label features a poetic description in both French and English, stating that "Wine and mathematics have a lot in common," sharing notions of balance, complexity, and harmony. To the right of the text is a colorful, abstract graphic that appears to be a mathematical visualization or a stylized curved surface.
January 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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The last talk is given by Kate Stange. She tells us about "Math in the visual cortex," presenting a fabulous collection of #illustratingMath examples, quotes, and challenges, from number theory, algebra, and dynamical systems. What a great final talk, thank you, Kate! (2/4)
Kate Stange stands in a lecture hall, gesturing towards a large projection screen displaying a slide titled "Triples $(x_i, x_{i+1}, x_{i+2})$." The slide shows two 3D scatter plots of mathematical data points. Kate Stange is wearing a black shirt and a light-colored scarf, standing in front of a chalkboard filled with hand-drawn geometric diagrams of spheres and planes. Kate Stange continues their presentation in a classroom, standing with their hands clasped in front of them. The projector behind them displays a complex, textured fractal-like pattern in shades of red and grey. The chalkboard below the screen remains visible, showing various mathematical illustrations. A shot of Kate Stange during their lecture, looking toward the audience while explaining a concept. They are gesturing with their left hand. The screen behind them displays a large, intricate grid or matrix pattern of small cyan and purple symbols. On the desk in front of them sits a laptop covered in stickers and several boxes of "Fulltouch" brand chalk. Kate Stange is smiling while presenting a mathematical visualization on the large screen behind them. The slide shows a symmetrical, ethereal pattern with soft blue and pink gradients that resemble a wave or a repeating fractal function. They are standing behind a desk equipped with a laptop and teaching supplies.
January 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Looking forward to it!
January 9, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Looking forward to seeing your #MathArt in the exhibit.
January 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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The Show & Ask was great. There was even some #matheMagics repairing a pair of pants (a literal one, not the topological one) 😁
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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That's @gavagesylvie.bsky.social, of course.
January 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Next to the daily homework, there are a couple of highlights in the afternoon and evening: We took a group picture with all speakers and participants, had a great Show&Ask session, and enjoyed the special bouillabaisse dinner @cirm-math.bsky.social. What a great #illustratingMath day. (3/3)
A large group of approximately 40 people posing for a group photograph outdoors. They are standing and kneeling on a gravel path in front of a modern, angular concrete building. A large, bare-branched deciduous tree arches over the group from the right side of the frame. The lighting is bright and sunny, and the attendees are dressed in casual winter clothing like jackets, sweaters, and beanies. A wide shot of a modern, tiered lecture hall during a presentation. A person stands at the front on the left, speaking into a microphone near a desk with multiple monitors. The audience consists of about 30 to 40 people seated at long wooden desks, many of whom are looking toward the speaker or using laptops. The room has high ceilings with recessed lighting and a large glass window on the left wall reflecting the interior. A close-up, high-angle shot of a dinner table covered in a white tablecloth. In the center is a large silver platter filled with a bouillabaisse-style dish featuring mussels and pieces of white fish in a yellow-orange broth. One person is shown using a fork to serve a boiled potato from the platter. In the foreground, a white bowl contains a serving of mussels, a piece of fish, and a potato. The table is set with glasses of water and white wine. A digital collage titled "Illustration as a Mathematical Research Technique" for a CIRM Graduate School "Show and Tell" event. The image contains approximately 20 individual slides and snippets featuring complex geometric visualizations. Notable elements include hyperbolic surfaces, an inversive model of Euclidean space, a "Hilbert Toboggan" marble run, fractal "BREAK" text, and various 3D models of pseudospheres and molecular drawings. Many slides include QR codes and names of researchers.
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The fourth invited talk was given by Slvie Benzoni-Gavage. She takes us on her journey of creating an illustration for the complete map on the three-torus, starting from a 19th-century German article to a 21st-century 3D print and a lovely marquetry realization of the map. (2/3)
Sylvia Benzoni-Gavage stands in front of a projection screen titled "Complete maps." The slide displays two geometric diagrams of spheres and tori labeled $M_4$ and $M_7$. Boxes of "Fulltouch" chalk sit on the desk in the foreground. Sylvia Benzoni-Gavage points toward a projected slide titled "Where does this come from?". The slide features three colorful 3D topological visualizations. They are standing in a lecture hall with their laptop on the desk nearby. Sylvia Benzoni-Gavage, a person wearing a striped sweater and glasses, stands in a lecture hall. Behind them, a projected slide titled "Ready for the true challenge" shows a photograph of a blackboard filled with complex geometric diagrams and mathematical tables. Sylvia Benzoni-Gavage stands to the side in a classroom while looking toward the audience. A large projected slide displays a complex geometric figure inside a hexagon, featuring numerous fine colored lines and mathematical notations.
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The afternoon, unlike the last two days, is not devoted to homework. Instead, participants of the school are free to roam the Calanques National Park. A small group dares to climb Mont Puget, while a larger group tackles a trail along the coast.(3/3)
Five people pose for a selfie on a rocky mountain summit. They are dressed in winter gear, including beanies and sunglasses. Behind them is an expansive view of a coastal city and the ocean under a clear blue sky. A large group of approximately 18 people stands together for a photo on a concrete platform overlooking the sea. High, jagged white cliffs rise up on the right side of the frame.
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Today's invited talk was given by Chaim Goodman-Strauss. He spoke about a variety of #illustratingMath projects, from simple constructions with paper, via more involved #3dprint approaches to fractals, to large-scale sculptures of steel. (2/3)
Chaim Goodman-Strauss, a person in a yellow sweater and glasses, stands in a lecture hall. Behind them, a projector screen displays geometric paper models with blue and orange patterns and the text "Finally, can touch the stuff. Bambu 2024." Chaim Goodman-Strauss leans over a laptop on a desk covered in mathematical models and supplies. The projector screen shows a software interface with a circular hyperbolic tiling pattern featuring floral-like imagery.
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Saul did a great job there. He had to prepare a bit before the talk, but that was totally worth it!
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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The afternoon is dedicated to "homework" from the mini-courses again. People started over lunch to scribble on napkins, the auditorium is full of concentrated faces staring at their respective screens, and we have our own small gallery of #illustratingMath objects! (3/3)
A close-up, top-down view of a hand-drawn diagram on textured white paper. Two pens (one red, one black) lie across the paper. The sketch includes various symbols, circles, and notations related to mathematical topology or graph theory. A view from the front of a tiered lecture hall showing several people sitting at long desks with their laptops open. One person in the foreground wears a small gold paper crown while working on a Dell laptop. A laptop in the lower foreground shows a screen of code. A collection of 3D mathematical models and geometric toys arranged on a table covered with a black cloth. Items include 3D-printed polyhedral spheres, colorful plastic connector structures, and a variety of polyhedral dice.
January 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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The invited talk this morning is given by Saul Schleimer. He tells us about "Curves on surfaces or: How I learned to stop worrying and love train-tracks." Not only do we get to learn some #topology, but the talk is carried by beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations. Bravo! (2/3)
A close-up of a blackboard where Saul Schleimer is pointing to a drawing of a "Handle" next to a square diagram with pink lines. The text at the top reads "Book: George Francis - Topologist’s Picture Book." A wide-angle shot of a classroom with multiple blackboards covered in complex mathematical drawings of surfaces and curves. Saul Schleimer stands to the left, pointing toward a diagram. The central board has the title "Drawing Curves on Surfaces" and mentions "Train Tracks."
January 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM