Dr. Tara Holm

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Biography

Tara Holm is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Cornell University. Her research interests include Combinatorics and Discrete Geometry, Topology, and Symplectic Geometry. She investigates how symplectic structures and symmetries can be preserved within geometric frameworks, focusing on essential features and patterns that arise in specific problems at the intersection of symplectic and algebraic geometry. Holm's work contributes to understanding classical mechanics through geometric constructs, replacing traditional phase spaces with abstract symplectic manifolds. Her research encompasses the quantitative analysis of complex geometric phenomena and seeks to address open questions in the field. Over her career, Holm has collaborated with numerous scholars to uncover intriguing patterns and establish the groundwork for future inquiries in mathematics.

Research Interests

Courses

Fall 2025 Spring 2026

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture