Join us for the 33rd Owen G. Owens Memorial Lecture!

This year, we're honored to welcome Professor Joel David Hamkins from the University of Notre Dame. Professor Hamkins is a mathematician and philosopher specializing in the mathematics and philosophy of the infinite. His research spans topics in mathematical and philosophical logic and the philosophy of mathematics, from the strong axioms of infinity to infinitary computability and infinite game theory. He is the O’Hara professor of logic at the University of Notre Dame and formerly professor of logic at Oxford University.

Professor Hamkin's lecture will explore the theory of finite and infinite games, including infinite chess, infinite checkers, infinite Hex and many more.

Following the lecture, we invite you to join us for coffee and snacks in room 1146 of the Faculty/Administration Building, where you’ll have the opportunity to continue conversations and connect with colleagues.

About the lecture

The Owen G. Owens Memorial Lecture honors a distinguished Wayne State mathematician whose work in partial differential equations and dedication to teaching left a lasting impact on the department. Established through the Owen Fund, this annual lecture series supports ongoing research and brings scholars together to advance mathematical discovery.