Title: Ramanujan and Modular Forms

Abstract:  The theory of modular forms is a central area in modern number theory to which  Ramanujan made early and fundamental contributions. He had an uncanny ability to  uncover examples and formulas that are both beautiful and seminal. In this talk I will describe some of these examples, starting with one  that provides an accessible introduction to the subject. I will also outline a few of the directions that they initiated and some of the more modern advances that have resulted. My main goal is to give some insight into Ramanujan’s highly original  and ingenious mathematical thought.