Mainly, these have tended to focus on the analytic and elementary sides of number theory, but talks may be given on any topic relevant to number theory. At 2 p.m. each Thursday, a seminar in algebraic number theory meets. From time to time, special seminars on particular topics in number theory are organized. Talks are intended to be accessible to graduate students, and the atmosphere is informal and supportive with questions and discussion encouraged. Attendance ranges from about 15 to over 25.
Students present many of the lectures, with the remainder being given by faculty and visitors.