8/8/26-Free Seminar 🌟 A Rare Opportunity to Meet a Fields Medal Winner!

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What can you learn from one of the world's greatest mathematicians?

Cupertino Math Circle is honored to invite you to a special public lecture by Professor Richard E. Borcherds, Professor of Mathematics at UC Berkeley and winner of the 1998 Fields Medal, one of the highest honors in mathematics—often called the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics."
🧩 The Sporadic Groups
Almost all of these groups fall into a few beautiful, predictable families. But there are exactly 26 remarkable exceptions: the mysterious sporadic groups. The largest of them is known as the Monster.
In this fascinating talk, Professor Borcherds will explore:
✨ Why are there exactly 26 sporadic groups?
🧠 How do mathematicians uncover hidden patterns?
🔍 What can we learn by seeing how a world-class mathematician approaches an extraordinarily difficult problem?
You don't need an advanced math background to join. Just bring your curiosity!
Whether you love mathematics, science, technology, humanities, or simply enjoy exploring big questions, this is an opportunity to be inspired by a world-class mind.
✨ Come curious. Leave inspired.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

⏰ Time: 2:00–3:00 PM Pacific Time (including Q&A)

💻 Location: Online via Zoom

🎟️ Free and open to everyone!