Mathematics, Department of

Join us Monday, March 23, at 5 p.m. in A&S, room 243 as Dr. Brandon Samples gives a short mathematics talk exploring the fascinating Kaktovik numeral system, a base-20 system developed by middle school students in Kaktovik, Alaska. The talk will introduce the origins of the system, explain how the numerals work and highlight why this student-invented system is both elegant and mathematically powerful.Mini Math Talks are 20-30 minute presentations about anything related to math, given...

Please join the Department of Mathematics on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 5 p.m. in A&S 243, for a Mini Math Talk given by MaKayla McLeod, titled: "My Dating Network: An Amateur Mathematical Analysis of Romantic Connections." Abstract: Networks are complex systems in everyday life. Everyone has networks in their life. Some are more interesting than others, due to their structure, dynamics and unexpected patterns. In this talk, we will review basic concepts from network theory and focus on...

Please join the Department of Mathematics for a Mini Math Talk, "The Unseen Mathematical Forces that Shape Our World" given by Georgia College & State University student Ashton Mullendore on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5-5:30 p.m, in A&S 140. Mini math talks are 20-30-minute presentations about any topic related to math. All are welcome! Snacks will be provided.  Here is an abstract of the talk:Mathematics is everywhere in our world, but vector fields are singlehandedly one of the most powerful...

Please join the Department of Mathematics for a Mini Math Talk, "A Hidden Pattern in the Co-Primes: A Journey Through an open Erdös Problem" given by Georgia College & State University student Jonas Barfield about his original research on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5 - 5:30 p.m, in A&S 364. Mini math talks are 20-30-minute presentations about any topic related to math. All are welcome! Snacks will be provided.Here is an abstract of the talk:This presentation will delve into a fascinating open...

Please join the Department of Mathematics for a Mini Math Talk, "Mathematics in Society" given by Dr. Rodica Cazacu on Wednesday, March 26, 5 - 5:30 p.m. in A&S 238. Mini math talks are 20-30-minute presentations about any topic related to math. No math background is required, and all are welcome! Snacks will be provided.Here is the abstract of the presentation:The way people look at mathematics influences the way they look at the world and society. From the first civilizations to...