This workshop is motivated by recent developments arising from the interplay between rigidity theory, algebraic combinatorics and algebraic statistics. In algebraic combinatorics there are deep connections between homological properties of Stanley-Reisner rings and the rigidity theory of the corresponding simplicial complexes. In algebraic statistics, important recent work has explored links between maximum likelihood thresholds and graph rigidity.
Rigidity Theory is a subdiscipline of discrete geometry with a long history, dating to work of Euler and Maxwell. In the last two decades there has been a renewed surge of interest in the topic, driven by progress on major open problems and also by the development of many applications and connections to other areas of mathematics.
Inspired by these developments, the purpose of this workshop is to bring together leading researchers in rigidity theory, commutative algebra, algebraic combinatorics, and algebraic statistics. By facilitating exchange of ideas and methods across these disciplines, we aim to deepen existing connections and to initiate new directions for future research.
One day of the workshop week will be held jointly with the UK Applied Algebra and Geometry Network to encourage collaboration and exchange of ideas.
We acknowledge the support of Edinburgh Mathematical Society, Glasgow Mathematical Journal Trust, Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research and the Royal Society.
Participation
All invited speakers and confirmed participants for this workshop will be contacted directly by ICMS staff. No external parties will be authorised to make contact regarding this event.
The public application deadline has passed and no late applications will be accepted. All successful participants have been notified by ICMS and are required to pay 150.00 GBP registration fee.
