The Adams Society Of St John’S College, Cambridge
About The Adams Society Of St John’S College, Cambridge
The Adams Society is the Mathematics Society of St John’s College, Cambridge.
The Adams Society Of St John’S College, Cambridge Description
We are named after the Johnian John Couch Adams, who is famous for predicting the existence of the planet Neptune without using anything but its effects on the orbit of Uranus. Neptune can be seen as part of our logo.
Throughout the year, we organise talks of a mathematical nature, which are free to all members of the university and usually take place in the Fisher Building. Previously, speakers have included Fields Medallist Timothy Gowers and Lucasian Professor Michael Green.
Our members, the mathematics students and fellows of St John’s, are also invited to a number of social events such as a Freshers Squash, a Desserts Party, our Annual Dinner and a Garden Party. Once a year we compete in a traditional cricket match against the Trinity Mathematical Society. We have also played (and won) against the Hyperbolics in a football match in Lent term.