Thomas B. Graber
Thomas B. Graber
Professor of Mathematics
A.B., Harvard, 1994; M.A. University of California (Los Angeles), 1995; Ph.D., 1998. Associate Professor, Caltech, 2005-08; Professor, 2008-; Executive Officer, 2022-25.
Research Interests: Algebraic geometry, Moduli Spaces, Gromov-Witten theory
Overview
Professor Thomas Graber is interested in the algebraic geometry of moduli spaces, with applications to numerical invariants of algebraic varieties, problems in birational geometry, and arithmetic over function fields.
Related Courses
IC/Ma 1 abc. Integrated Core: Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus.
6 units (3-0-3); 9 units (4-0-5); 3 units (2-0-1); first, second, and third terms, 2026-27.
Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in other integrated core classes and instructor permission.
Linear algebra and multivariable calculus, including derivatives of vector functions, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, theorems of Green and Stokes. Sequence of topics will be aligned with the applications of mathematics as they arise in the Integrated Core.
Instructors: Graber, Gherman
Instructors: Graber, Gherman
Ma 10. Oral Presentation.
3 units (2-0-1); first term, 2026-27.
Open for credit to anyone. First-year students must have instructor's permission to enroll. In this course, students will receive training and practice in presenting mathematical material before an audience. In particular, students will present material of their own choosing to other members of the class. There may also be elementary lectures from members of the mathematics faculty on topics of their own research interest.
Instructor: Graber
Instructor: Graber
Ma 20. Frontiers in Mathematics.
1 unit (1-0-0); first term, 2026-27.
Prerequisites: Open for credit to first-year students and sophomores.
Weekly seminar by a member of the math department or a visitor, to discuss their research at an introductory level. The course aims to introduce students to research areas in mathematics and help them gain an understanding of the scope of the field. Graded pass/fail.
Instructor: Graber
Instructor: Graber
Ma 92 abc. Senior Thesis.
9 units (0-0-9); first, second, third terms, 2026-27.
Prerequisites: To register, the student must obtain permission of the mathematics undergraduate representative.
Open only to senior mathematics majors who are qualified to pursue independent reading and research. This research must be supervised by a faculty member. The research must begin in the first term of the senior year and will normally follow up on an earlier SURF or independent reading project. Two short presentations to a thesis committee are required: the first at the end of the first term and the second at the midterm week of the third term. A draft of the written thesis must be completed and distributed to the committee one week before the second presentation. Graded pass/fail in the first and second terms; a letter grade will be given in the third term.
Instructor: Graber
Instructor: Graber