On March 13, 2026, Martin R. Bridson FRS (Whitehead Professor of Pure Mathematics, University of Oxford, and President of the Clay Mathematics Institute) delivered the Peter Hilton Memorial Lecture at Binghamton University. Professor Bridson was introduced by Cary Malkiewich.

His talk, “Chasing finite shadows of infinite groups through geometry,” explored the deep connections between geometry and the study of infinite groups through their finite quotients.

The lecture was followed by a lively reception, where Department Chair Xingye Qiao spoke about the importance of mathematics in the modern world. Professor Bridson engaged warmly with faculty and students throughout the event.