Weekly Colloquia, Dept. of Math., E.I.U.

Department of Mathematics

Schedule of Events - updated 11/30/98

Wednesday, 12/2, 12:00 - Math Education Group Meeting

Speaker: Group
Topic: TBA
OM 306

Wednesday 12/2, 3:00 - Algebra Seminar

No Meeting Scheduled

Friday 12/4, 1:00 - Differential Geometry

No Meeting Scheduled

Friday 12/4, 4:00 - Colloquium

Speaker: Nick Macellaio
Title: Using an Evolutionary Algorithm to Find
Good Braid Representations of Knots
OM 215
Abstract: Any knot can be put in the form of a closed braid, but it is hard to find a braid with the smallest number of strings possible. We have attempted to do this by allowing a population of simulated braids combine and evolve on a computer, selecting for those with the smallest number of strands.

Monday, 12/7, 4:00 - Department Meeting

OM 214
Agenda includes: a) formation of research committee, and b) external review.