In Bubbles, She Sees a Mathematical Universe

PRINCETON, N.J. — On the evening of March 19, the mathematician Karen Uhlenbeck gathered with revelers at the Institute for Advanced Study for a champagne reception. As a procession of speeches and toasts lauded her life’s work, Dr. Uhlenbeck stood to the side of the lectern and listened, eyes mostly closed. “She knew how to pick the turkey up off the floor and serve it,” Dr. Uhlenbeck said.

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