As artificial intelligence advances into some of the most sophisticated areas of mathematics, a profound question is emerging: What will remain uniquely valuable about human thinking, creativity, and contribution?
Professor Po-Shen Loh, a mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University and former national coach of the U.S. International Mathematical Olympiad team, has been actively engaging with these questions. He recently joined leading mathematicians in an OpenAI Forum discussion on the future of mathematics and contributed a guest essay to UCLA mathematician Terence Tao’s blog, titled “Why Do We Need Human Mathematicians Anymore?”
These developments raise important questions for education. In a world where knowledge and technical problem-solving are increasingly accessible through AI, how can we help young people cultivate sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, empathy, and a sense of purpose?
Join Professor Loh for a thought-provoking community conversation about AI, education, and what it means to prepare the next generation not merely to succeed in a changing world, but to contribute meaningfully to it.
📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 2:30–4:00 PM
📍 1676 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102
Penthouse
🎟️ Free admission | Registration required
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Supported by the Tsinghua University Alumni Association of Greater Washington, the Monte Jade Science and Technology Association (Greater Washington Chapter), and LIVE by Po-Shen Loh.
Open to parents, students, educators, and anyone interested in the future of learning and human potential.
Further Reading | Professor Po-Shen Loh on AI, Mathematics, and Education
For those interested in exploring the ideas behind this conversation:
Why Do We Need Human Mathematicians Anymore?
A guest essay by Prof. Po-Shen Loh on Terence Tao’s blog, examining human expertise, the future of mathematics, and the importance of keeping human flourishing at the center of technological progress.
AI and the Future of Mathematics | OpenAI Forum
A discussion featuring leading mathematicians on how AI is reshaping mathematical research and discovery.
https://forum.openai.com/public/videos/ai-and-the-future-of-mathematics-2026-08-26
Thought Full | A Vision for Education After AI
Professor Loh’s broader educational vision for helping young people develop the knowledge, judgment, and human qualities needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.
https://poshenloh.com/thought-full