COMS 6998: Machine Assisted Mathematics

Spring 2026

Course Number: COMS 6998
Date/Time: F 10:10am - 12:00pm
Room: CEPSR 415
First meeting: January 23, 2026

Syllabus

Description

This class will explore contemporary developments in machine-assisted mathematics. Topics include: the Lean proof assistant/interactive theorem prover, other infrastructure and tools for computer-assisted mathematics, AI for autoformalization, theorem proving, and other forms of mathematical discovery. The goal of the class is to explore the latest developments in this field, and develop a sense for what lies ahead for the future of mathematics.

Schedule

DateTopicNotes/References
Jan 23
Jan 30
Feb 6
Feb 13
Feb 20
Feb 27
Mar 6
Mar 13
Mar 20Spring break
Mar 27
Apr 3
Apr 10
Apr 17
Apr 24
May 1