Reza Sarhangi (1952–2016) was the founder and president of the Bridges Organization. Reza began the Bridges Conference in 1998 and devoted his life to making it the wonderful celebration of math and art that it has become. Bridges was his greatest work of art and we will continue his wonderful legacy.
Reza passed away on July 1st, 2016, from complications arising after a heart transplant. You can read reminiscences about Reza at http://www.elmenymuhely.hu/?p=3789&lang=en. We also invite you watch a recording of the memorial event we held at Bridges 2016.
The Bridges community would gather around Reza every year to share his love and passion. We are all his family and we are continuing the Bridges conference series as a tribute to his life and work. Please come to Bridges conferences with memories to share and with the passionate enthusiasm for life that was Reza’s gift to all of us.
The Reza Sarhangi Memorial Fund
The Reza Sarhangi Memorial Fund extends the ability of the Bridges Organization to support travel to the conference by students and others who can not otherwise afford to attend. Getting the next generation of scholars involved in the intersection of math and art was a central interest of Reza’s, so this will help continue his mission for years to come. In addition, hold an annual Reza Sarhangi Memorial Lecture at the Bridges conference and this fund will be used to help support speakers in this lecture series.
To contribute to the fund by credit card or PayPal, visit our online payment site and select “Reza Sarhangi Travel Scholarship and Memorial Lecture Fund”. Or you can write a check payable to The Bridges Organization and contact George Hart, george@georgehart.com, about where to mail it.