Alexander Grothendieck was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to algebraic geometry and the development of the theory of schemes.

Algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with mathematical symbols and the rules for manipulating these symbols.

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAA&S) is one of the oldest learned societies in the United States.

The American Mathematical Society (AMS) is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research and scholarship, and serves the national and international community through its publications, meetings, advocacy and other programs.

The Collège de France is a prestigious higher education institution located in Paris, France.

ETH Zurich is a prestigious research university located in Zurich, Switzerland.

The French National Centre for Scientific Research (link=no|Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS) is the French state research organisation and is the largest fundamental science agency in Europe.