In recognition of Gian-Carlo Rota's long service and contributions to the M.I.T. department of mathematics, there will be a one day conference devoted to Rota's memory. This event will take place on October 9th, 1999, and will be part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Moore Instructorship.
M.I.T. has established a memorial fund for the purpose of honoring Gian-Carlo Rota's legacy. Assuming that the funds raised are sufficient, we plan to use the money to underwrite the construction of a ``Rota Reading Room'' in the M.I.T. library. This room would house a selection of the many books which Rota contributed to M.I.T. over the years as well as some of the other interesting and rare volumes in the M.I.T. archives. It is our intention to create an attractive space which will be a resource for everyone.
If you would like to contribute, please make your
checks payable to MIT/Gian-Carlo Rota Memorial Fund and send it to:
Paula Duggins, Administrative Officer
Department of Mathematics
Building 2-236
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
An interview with Dr. Rota was published in MIT Tech Talk last October 28.