Rick Wilson is a Professor of Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. He was invited to speak at the International Workshop on Combinatorics, Linear Algebra and Graph Coloring at IPM (The Institute for Studies in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics) in Tehran, Iran, held in August 2003, and now again, in April of 2006. His wife Kathy, an artist and poet, accompanies him, and this is the story of their marvelous adventures. We have made lifelong friends and are treated with great hospitality and friendliness.
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Previous trip: August 7–17, 2003
The following topics give a background of our experience in Iran
what we learned in this fascinating and beautiful country in 2003
to prepare us (and you) for our current trip.
- Women in Iran
- Fashion Show
- A Visit to an Iranian Home
- The Art of Food in Iran
- The Gardens of Iran (for Mandana's birthday)
- Rick Wilson, Mathematician
- The Carpet Museum of Iran
- Arrival in Tehran, and Some Quick Answers
- The Glass and Ceramics Museum, Tehran
- Music and Flutes in Iran
- International Relations
- GIFTS FROM IRAN an overview in the face of political turmoil and natural disasters.
- Tour of Isfahan, Part I (The river and gymnasium)
- Tour of Isfahan, Part II (Jameh Mosque, shaking minarets, fire temple)
- Tour of Isfahan, Part III (Palace of 40 Columns)
- Tour of Isfahan, Part IV (Imam and Lotfollah Mosques, Ali Qapu Palace)
- Tour of Isfahan, Part V (Restoration and preservation)
- Tour of Isfahan, Part VI (Food, bazaar, tea house, ney lesson)