Stanford University unveils bust of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan

Over 60 students attended a screening of 'The Man Who Knew Infinity' at Stanford, celebrating Ramanujan’s life and legacy.

Dignitaries unveiling the bust / LinkedIn/ Agastya International Foundation

Stanford University unveiled a bust of renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan at the Sloan Math Corner on May 28, honoring his lasting contributions to mathematics.

The installation, in collaboration with Indiaspora and the Agastya International Foundation, marks a permanent tribute to Ramanujan’s inspirational journey from Erode, India, to global recognition.

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The event featured remarks by MR Rangaswami, chairman of Indiaspora, who shared personal reflections and emphasized Ramanujan’s influence in connecting India’s mathematical heritage with the global academic community. Gratitude was extended to Stanford faculty and organizers who helped bring the initiative to fruition.

Ramanujan, largely self-taught and working in isolation, made significant advances in number theory, infinite series, and modular forms. Despite his untimely death at age 32, his legacy continues to influence modern mathematics and physics, including research into black holes and mock modular forms.

Following the unveiling, over 60 students attended a screening of 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', a film portraying Ramanujan’s life and his collaboration with British mathematician G.H. Hardy. The event provided an opportunity for reflection and discussion on Ramanujan’s work and philosophical view of mathematics as a divine pursuit.

The Agastya International Foundation has previously led similar efforts at several esteemed institutions worldwide. In the United States, a bronze bust was unveiled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in April 2023. In the United Kingdom, Ramanujan’s alma mater, Cambridge University, received a bust in 2010, placed at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.

In India, busts have been installed at the Agastya campus in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh; the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research's Centre for Applicable Mathematics in Bangalore; and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

These installations serve as enduring tributes to Ramanujan's genius, inspiring future generations across continents.

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