The Fifth International Conference “Women in Mathematics in South-Eastern Europe” was officially opened, bringing together prominent mathematicians from a variety of fields. The event serves as a platform for fostering collaboration and highlighting the achievements of women in mathematics.
The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of the President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Prof. Evelina Slavcheva. In her opening remarks, Prof. Slavcheva emphasized the essential role of women in advancing science, particularly in the field of mathematics.
Welcoming the attendees, Prof. Peter Boyvalenkov, Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, and Prof. Velichka Milousheva, Deputy Director of IMI-BAS and Vice-Director of ICMS-Sofia, extended their appreciation to the participants for their contributions to the mathematical community.
A notable highlight was the virtual participation of Prof. Ludmil Katzarkov, former Scientific Director of ICMS, who joined from France via Zoom to express his admiration to the organizers for their efforts in promoting the role of women in mathematics and to the participants for their enthusiasm. His remarks reinforced the importance of international collaboration in mathematics.
Additionally, Prof. Mina Teicher, a renowned mathematician from the Department of Mathematics and Gonda Brain Research Center at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, addressed the attendees from Miami, congratulating them on their commitment to excellence in the mathematical science.
The conference succeeded in fulfilling its purpose to be a stimulating event, fostering dialogue and inspiring future collaborations in mathematics. The success of the conference is a testament to the dedication of its organizers and participants, as well as the growing recognition of the vital role women play in the mathematical sciences.
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