First Cut
"First cut" is a series of broad-brush video-lectures on topics in geometry and topology. The lectures might explain a concept or a theorem; they might survey an area; or they might trace the development of an idea. The subject can be brand new or classical. Speakers aim to convey, to an audience of graduate students in geometry and topology, as well as postdocs and faculty, their high-level understanding of the topic, without getting into technical details. These lectures are designed to be a pathway to enter the field. We plan to hold these lectures two to three times per semester, on Tuesdays at 12:30. Videos and slides for the lectures will appear on this page.