The Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences and Mathematics in 18th-19th Century Russia

The Philadelphia Area Seminar on History of Mathematics will meet on Thursday, September 21, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Saint Augustine Center, Room 300. 
We begin with conversation and a light supper (donation $10.00). About 6:30-6:45 the talk will begin, when Marina Vulis, Norwalk Community College and CUNY, will speak on:
 
The Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences and Mathematics in 18th-19th Century Russia 
 
Peter the Great established the Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences in 1724, and after its first meeting in August of 1725 the Academy quickly became the center of scientific research in Russia. Mathematics education at the University and Gymnasium part of the Academy became vital for preparing research mathematicians and mathematics teachers. Of course, the name of the Academy immediately brings to mind Leonhard Euler; we however will focus on the other mathematicians who made important contributions to mathematics. Our discussion will also include the original papers from the Academy Archives on Vasievskij Ostrov.
 
Directions:  
Villanova University is located on Route 30, Lancaster Avenue, just east of I-476.  If you drive to the meeting, enter Villanova by the main gate on Ithan Avenue. By order of the Parking Office all parking is now in the Saint Augustine Center lot, newly refurbished to a multistory structure. You will need to display a parking pass, which will follow in a later email. The Saint Augustine Center is attached to the lot, and Room 300 is on the third floor. You can get in touch with me (Alan Gluchoff) at 610-905-1376 if you need help.
 
Public Transportation:
Take SEPTA’s Paoli-Thorndale train to the Villanova station. If outbound from center city go down through the tunnel to the inbound side. From the inbound platform go up the stairs and proceed to the left.  The second building you encounter is the SAC; entry is through the parking lot or the front entrance.