Inspired in part by a personal encounter with Covid-19, we consider two models for the spread of infection about a population of moving individuals. The emphasis is upon the case of post-infection immunity. Partial results for the existence (or not) of a pandemic may sometimes be proved via comparisons with branching processes and percolation processes. The principal difficulties lie in the combination of movement and immunity.

After a discussion of the relevant stochastic processes, the two basic models will be described and relevant results outlined. (Joint work with Zhongyang Li.)

The INCLUDE program is a neurodiversity initiative funded by a generous $2M grant from the National Science Foundation. The INCLUDE team is comprised of dedicated faculty and staff from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Neag School of Education, and the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning.

Connie Syharat, INCLUDE Project Manager/Research Assistant and Caressa Wakeman, INCLUDE Graduate Assistant will lead the workshop.

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