S.I.G.M.A. Seminar – Past Talks
All talks in or after Spring 2019 are accessible through the UConn Events Calendar.
The table below is of talks prior to Spring 2019.
The table below is of talks prior to Spring 2019.
2/2/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Curvature
Jesse Ratzkin (University of Connecticut)
Curvature
Jesse Ratzkin (University of Connecticut)
2/9/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Infinitesimals and Nonstandard Analysis
Reed Solomon ( in 1966)
Infinitesimals and Nonstandard Analysis
Reed Solomon ( in 1966)
2/16/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Classification of Boolean Algebras
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
Classification of Boolean Algebras
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
2/23/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Banach algebras, function spaces, and how I came to love them
Stuart Sidney ()
Banach algebras, function spaces, and how I came to love them
Stuart Sidney ()
3/2/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A constructivist look at computational algebra
Ray Mines ()
A constructivist look at computational algebra
Ray Mines ()
3/16/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Topological Vector Spaces with zero dual space
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Topological Vector Spaces with zero dual space
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
3/24/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Computational Topology on Approximated Manifolds (with Applications in Engineering & Bioinformatics)
Tom Peters (University of Connecticut)
Computational Topology on Approximated Manifolds (with Applications in Engineering & Bioinformatics)
Tom Peters (University of Connecticut)
3/30/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Graph Reconstruction Conjecture
Jonathan Axtell (University of Connecticut)
The Graph Reconstruction Conjecture
Jonathan Axtell (University of Connecticut)
4/6/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Random Walks and Quantum Walks
Gorjan Alagic (University of Connecticut)
Random Walks and Quantum Walks
Gorjan Alagic (University of Connecticut)
4/13/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Ramsey Theory: Beyond the Pigeon Hole Principle
Oscar Levin ()
Ramsey Theory: Beyond the Pigeon Hole Principle
Oscar Levin ()
4/20/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Path-connectivity and the Gram-Schmidt algorithm
Brian Conrad ( we show how this geometric visualization also enables one to give geometric proofs of the well-definedness of the signature of quadratic forms over the reals and the fact that the \”space\” of quadratic forms with a fixed signature is itself path-connected (i.e.)
Path-connectivity and the Gram-Schmidt algorithm
Brian Conrad ( we show how this geometric visualization also enables one to give geometric proofs of the well-definedness of the signature of quadratic forms over the reals and the fact that the \”space\” of quadratic forms with a fixed signature is itself path-connected (i.e.)
4/27/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Finite Fields and Their Galois Groups
Matthew Jura (University of Connecticut)
Finite Fields and Their Galois Groups
Matthew Jura (University of Connecticut)
9/7/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Degree structures in computability theory
Reed Solomon ()
Degree structures in computability theory
Reed Solomon ()
9/14/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Mathematics Education and Internal Development
Herb Clemens (Ohio State University)
Mathematics Education and Internal Development
Herb Clemens (Ohio State University)
9/21/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Group Gradings of Matrix Algebras
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
Group Gradings of Matrix Algebras
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
9/28/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Overview of Summer Program in Operations Research Technology
Lara Diamond (NSA)
Overview of Summer Program in Operations Research Technology
Lara Diamond (NSA)
10/5/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Mathematical Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory
Domina Spencer (University of Connecticut)
The Mathematical Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory
Domina Spencer (University of Connecticut)
10/12/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Mathematics in engine maintenance cost forecasting
Mei Gao (Pratt and Whitney)
Mathematics in engine maintenance cost forecasting
Mei Gao (Pratt and Whitney)
10/19/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
random thoughts on random processes
Masha Gordina (University of Connecticut)
random thoughts on random processes
Masha Gordina (University of Connecticut)
10/26/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Talk Postponed
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Talk Postponed
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11/2/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Large scale geometry of groups
Kasra Rafi (University of Connecticut)
Large scale geometry of groups
Kasra Rafi (University of Connecticut)
11/9/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Modular forms and the Monster
Kyu-Hwan Lee (University of Connecticut)
Modular forms and the Monster
Kyu-Hwan Lee (University of Connecticut)
11/16/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Quantum mechanics and Hilbert Spaces
Will Dicharry (University of Connecticut)
Quantum mechanics and Hilbert Spaces
Will Dicharry (University of Connecticut)
11/30/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
How Zero-Divisors Change a Prufer Domain
Sarah Glaz (University of Connecticut)
How Zero-Divisors Change a Prufer Domain
Sarah Glaz (University of Connecticut)
12/7/05
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A Night at the Operads
Rachel Schwell (University of Connecticut)
A Night at the Operads
Rachel Schwell (University of Connecticut)
2/1/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Algebraic constructions and paths through trees
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
Algebraic constructions and paths through trees
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
2/8/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Choice by necessity
Joe Miller (University of Connecticut)
Choice by necessity
Joe Miller (University of Connecticut)
2/15/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Modules of splines over polyhedral complexes
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
Modules of splines over polyhedral complexes
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
2/22/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Automatic Meaning Discovery Using Google
Bj¯rn Kjos-Hanssen ( \”telephone\”)
Automatic Meaning Discovery Using Google
Bj¯rn Kjos-Hanssen ( \”telephone\”)
3/15/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The integral group ring isomorphism problem
Eugene Spiegel (University of Connecticut)
The integral group ring isomorphism problem
Eugene Spiegel (University of Connecticut)
3/22/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Analysis on Groups
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Analysis on Groups
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
3/29/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Art and Mathematics: A Dialogue
Joint Discussion (University of Connecticut)
Art and Mathematics: A Dialogue
Joint Discussion (University of Connecticut)
4/6/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Quadratic Forms
Adam Gamzon (University of Connecticut)
Quadratic Forms
Adam Gamzon (University of Connecticut)
4/12/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Games Mathematicians Play
Oscar Levin (University of Connecticut)
Games Mathematicians Play
Oscar Levin (University of Connecticut)
4/19/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Combinatorial Structure of Moment Polytopes
Tara Holm (University of Connecticut)
The Combinatorial Structure of Moment Polytopes
Tara Holm (University of Connecticut)
4/26/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A Casual Look at Category Theory
Matt Jura (University of Connecticut)
A Casual Look at Category Theory
Matt Jura (University of Connecticut)
9/6/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Playing games in set theory
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
Playing games in set theory
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
9/13/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Fourier Analysis on Groups
Gorjan Alagic (University of Connecticut)
Fourier Analysis on Groups
Gorjan Alagic (University of Connecticut)
9/20/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Dirichlet’s Theorem for arithmetic progression
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
Dirichlet’s Theorem for arithmetic progression
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
9/27/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Not a proof of the Four Color Theorem
Oscar Levin ()
Not a proof of the Four Color Theorem
Oscar Levin ()
10/4/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A completely accessible and historically motivated introduction to The Theory of Partitions and its connections to number theory, combinatorics, algebra, complex analysis, chess, particle physics, the q-universe, and ping-pong.
Dennis Eichhorn (University of Connecticut)
A completely accessible and historically motivated introduction to The Theory of Partitions and its connections to number theory, combinatorics, algebra, complex analysis, chess, particle physics, the q-universe, and ping-pong.
Dennis Eichhorn (University of Connecticut)
10/11/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Why is the Riemann hypothesis important?
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Why is the Riemann hypothesis important?
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
10/18/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Bird of a feather flock together, but how?
Upendra Prasad (University of Connecticut)
Bird of a feather flock together, but how?
Upendra Prasad (University of Connecticut)
10/25/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Instabilities in the tidal deformation of planetary bodies
Sarah Frey (University of Connecticut)
Instabilities in the tidal deformation of planetary bodies
Sarah Frey (University of Connecticut)
11/1/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An overview of some knot and 3-manifold invariants
Kristen Sellke (University of Connecticut)
An overview of some knot and 3-manifold invariants
Kristen Sellke (University of Connecticut)
11/8/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Applying for Jobs in Academia: All You Ever Needed to Know
Panel (University of Connecticut)
Applying for Jobs in Academia: All You Ever Needed to Know
Panel (University of Connecticut)
11/15/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Basics of Fuzzy Set Theory
Matt Jura ()
The Basics of Fuzzy Set Theory
Matt Jura ()
12/6/06
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
On Cauchy interpolar functions
Paul-Jean Cahen (University of Connecticut)
On Cauchy interpolar functions
Paul-Jean Cahen (University of Connecticut)
1/24/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Elliptic Curves
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to Elliptic Curves
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
1/31/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Nuggets of Ramsey Theory
Reed Solomon ()
Nuggets of Ramsey Theory
Reed Solomon ()
2/21/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Computational Topology: My Personal Overview
Tom Peters (University of Connecticut)
Computational Topology: My Personal Overview
Tom Peters (University of Connecticut)
3/21/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Ergodic Theorem
Keith Conrad ()
The Ergodic Theorem
Keith Conrad ()
3/28/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
From Connecticut to Wisconsin: My Experiences, Students, and Mathematics
Richard Brualdi (University of Wisconsin at Madison)
From Connecticut to Wisconsin: My Experiences, Students, and Mathematics
Richard Brualdi (University of Wisconsin at Madison)
3/29/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Upper Half Plane in Geometry, Analysis, and Algebra
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
The Upper Half Plane in Geometry, Analysis, and Algebra
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
4/4/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Posets have their ups and downs
Tom Roby (University of Connecticut)
Posets have their ups and downs
Tom Roby (University of Connecticut)
4/18/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Hecke Algebras, Quantum Spin Chains and Reaction-Diffusion Models
Birgit Kaufmann (University of Connecticut)
Hecke Algebras, Quantum Spin Chains and Reaction-Diffusion Models
Birgit Kaufmann (University of Connecticut)
9/5/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Quaternion Algebras
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Quaternion Algebras
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
9/12/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Well quasi-orders – What are they and why are they useful?
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
Well quasi-orders – What are they and why are they useful?
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
9/26/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Study of repair of stiction failed MEMS cantilever beams using structural vibrations.
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
Study of repair of stiction failed MEMS cantilever beams using structural vibrations.
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
10/3/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to p-adic Numbers
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to p-adic Numbers
Lance Miller (University of Connecticut)
10/10/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Vibration Modes of Fractals
Alexander Teplyaev ()
Vibration Modes of Fractals
Alexander Teplyaev ()
10/24/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Boolean Algebras: What Are They? Where Do They Come From? What Are They Made Of? And Why Do We Care?
Asher Kach ( study the finite Boolean algebras (answering why no one else does))
Boolean Algebras: What Are They? Where Do They Come From? What Are They Made Of? And Why Do We Care?
Asher Kach ( study the finite Boolean algebras (answering why no one else does))
10/31/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Nonnegative matrix factorization and its applications.
Upendra Prasad (University of Connecticut)
Nonnegative matrix factorization and its applications.
Upendra Prasad (University of Connecticut)
11/7/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A Taste of Homological Algebra
Sarah Glaz ( freeness)
A Taste of Homological Algebra
Sarah Glaz ( freeness)
11/14/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A naive statement of Langlands’ Correspondence
Kyu-Hwan Lee (University of Connecticut)
A naive statement of Langlands’ Correspondence
Kyu-Hwan Lee (University of Connecticut)
11/28/07
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Finite-index Subgroups of SL2(Z).
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Finite-index Subgroups of SL2(Z).
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
2/20/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
\Automatic\” Analysis”
Stuart Sidney (University of Connecticut)
\Automatic\” Analysis”
Stuart Sidney (University of Connecticut)
2/27/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
How many real numbers are there?
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
How many real numbers are there?
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
3/19/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Tournaments and March Madness
Asher Kach (University of Connecticut)
Tournaments and March Madness
Asher Kach (University of Connecticut)
3/26/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Remarks on Russell’s paradox
JC Beall ()
Remarks on Russell’s paradox
JC Beall ()
4/2/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
p-adic Distributions
Vicentiu Pasol (University of Connecticut)
p-adic Distributions
Vicentiu Pasol (University of Connecticut)
4/9/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
You Can Count on Power Series
Thomas Roby ()
You Can Count on Power Series
Thomas Roby ()
4/16/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Presburger Arithmetic
Matthew Jura (University of Connecticut)
Presburger Arithmetic
Matthew Jura (University of Connecticut)
9/10/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Degree of a Rational Function
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
The Degree of a Rational Function
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
9/17/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The continued fraction expansion of e
John Haga (University of Connecticut)
The continued fraction expansion of e
John Haga (University of Connecticut)
9/24/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Fair Coins from Biased Coins to Mathematical Randomness
Asher Kach ()
Fair Coins from Biased Coins to Mathematical Randomness
Asher Kach ()
10/8/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Coloring Surfaces
Avraham Bourla (University of Connecticut)
Coloring Surfaces
Avraham Bourla (University of Connecticut)
10/15/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Writing Teaching Philosophy Statements (part 1)
Catherine Ross (University of Connecticut)
Writing Teaching Philosophy Statements (part 1)
Catherine Ross (University of Connecticut)
10/22/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A Different Way to Color Graphs, and Diagonalization
Matthew Jura (University of Connecticut)
A Different Way to Color Graphs, and Diagonalization
Matthew Jura (University of Connecticut)
10/29/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Number Theory is Fun…ction Fields
Russell Prime (University of Connecticut)
Number Theory is Fun…ction Fields
Russell Prime (University of Connecticut)
11/5/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Writing Teaching Philosophy Statements (part 2)
Catherine Ross (University of Connecticut)
Writing Teaching Philosophy Statements (part 2)
Catherine Ross (University of Connecticut)
11/12/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Financial Mathematics ñ What Does It Mean?
James Bridgeman (University of Connecticut)
Financial Mathematics ñ What Does It Mean?
James Bridgeman (University of Connecticut)
11/19/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to the Stochastic Loewner Evolution
Andrew Ursitti (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to the Stochastic Loewner Evolution
Andrew Ursitti (University of Connecticut)
12/3/08
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
(Co)homology, Spectra and Linear Functors
Stephen Miller (University of Connecticut)
(Co)homology, Spectra and Linear Functors
Stephen Miller (University of Connecticut)
2/18/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Panel: How to get started on Research
Many Speakers (University of Connecticut)
Panel: How to get started on Research
Many Speakers (University of Connecticut)
2/25/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Infinite Galois Theory
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Infinite Galois Theory
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
3/4/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Slaying the Hydra
Paul Ellis (University of Connecticut)
Slaying the Hydra
Paul Ellis (University of Connecticut)
3/18/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Bridge between Elliptic Curves and Modular Forms
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo (University of Connecticut)
The Bridge between Elliptic Curves and Modular Forms
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo (University of Connecticut)
4/1/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What is a quantum group?
Kyu-Hwan Lee (University of Connecticut)
What is a quantum group?
Kyu-Hwan Lee (University of Connecticut)
4/8/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
TEA & TOAST, Knots & Molecules in Animation, Simulation & Visualization
Thomas Peters (University of Connecticut)
TEA & TOAST, Knots & Molecules in Animation, Simulation & Visualization
Thomas Peters (University of Connecticut)
4/15/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to the Feynman Integral
Matthew Cecil (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to the Feynman Integral
Matthew Cecil (University of Connecticut)
4/22/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Geometric VOA
Jonathan Axtell ()
Geometric VOA
Jonathan Axtell ()
9/9/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Brownian Motion
Richard Bass (University of Connecticut)
Brownian Motion
Richard Bass (University of Connecticut)
9/16/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Writing Teaching Philosophy Statements
Catherine Ross (University of Connecticut)
Writing Teaching Philosophy Statements
Catherine Ross (University of Connecticut)
9/30/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Examples in algebra using topology
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Examples in algebra using topology
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
10/7/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Effect of Global Warming on Financial Discounting Methodology
James Bridgeman (University of Connecticut)
The Effect of Global Warming on Financial Discounting Methodology
James Bridgeman (University of Connecticut)
10/14/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Large Deviations, Small Probabilities
Iddo Ben Ari (University of Connecticut)
Large Deviations, Small Probabilities
Iddo Ben Ari (University of Connecticut)
10/21/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Examples in Effective Algebra
Amy Turlington (University of Connecticut)
Examples in Effective Algebra
Amy Turlington (University of Connecticut)
10/28/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Path algebras and cluster-tilted algebras
Ralf Schiffler (University of Connecticut)
Path algebras and cluster-tilted algebras
Ralf Schiffler (University of Connecticut)
11/4/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Investigating the model of high school mathematics teacher preparation in China
Su Liang (University of Connecticut)
Investigating the model of high school mathematics teacher preparation in China
Su Liang (University of Connecticut)
11/11/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Apollonian gasket revealed
Avraham Bourla (University of Connecticut)
The Apollonian gasket revealed
Avraham Bourla (University of Connecticut)
12/2/09
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Graduate Student Research
Various Speakers (University of Connecticut)
Graduate Student Research
Various Speakers (University of Connecticut)
2/12/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
C is Algebraically closed.
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
C is Algebraically closed.
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
2/19/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Arbeloses are Arbelawesome!
Brian Whitehead (University of Connecticut)
Arbeloses are Arbelawesome!
Brian Whitehead (University of Connecticut)
2/26/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Bridges Behaving Badly: When and Why Good Bridges Go Bad
P. Joseph McKenna (University of Connecticut)
Bridges Behaving Badly: When and Why Good Bridges Go Bad
P. Joseph McKenna (University of Connecticut)
3/5/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Coupling in Probability Theory
Iddo Ben Ari (University of Connecticut)
Coupling in Probability Theory
Iddo Ben Ari (University of Connecticut)
3/19/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Cantor Function
David Ferrone (University of Connecticut)
The Cantor Function
David Ferrone (University of Connecticut)
3/26/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Derivatives For All
Luke Rogers (University of Connecticut)
Derivatives For All
Luke Rogers (University of Connecticut)
4/2/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
When is a set large? Just the Baire facts, please.
Stuart Sidney ( it is very useful thanks to the Baire category theorem)
When is a set large? Just the Baire facts, please.
Stuart Sidney ( it is very useful thanks to the Baire category theorem)
4/9/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Diffusions on Fractals and other Exotic Spaces
Benjamin Steinhurst (University of Connecticut)
Diffusions on Fractals and other Exotic Spaces
Benjamin Steinhurst (University of Connecticut)
4/23/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Elementary Proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem (for polynomials).
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo ( elementary)
An Elementary Proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem (for polynomials).
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo ( elementary)
5/3/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Polymatroids and Dimension Inequalities in Subspace Arrangements
Ryan Kinser ()
Polymatroids and Dimension Inequalities in Subspace Arrangements
Ryan Kinser ()
9/3/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Infinitesimals and Nonstandard Calculus
Reed Solomon ( I will explain how to construct such an extension of the reals and how such an extension can be used to prove theorems of calculus without ever mentioning a limit.”)
Infinitesimals and Nonstandard Calculus
Reed Solomon ( I will explain how to construct such an extension of the reals and how such an extension can be used to prove theorems of calculus without ever mentioning a limit.”)
9/10/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Self Similarity and You
Daniel Kelleher (University of Connecticut)
Self Similarity and You
Daniel Kelleher (University of Connecticut)
9/17/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Nuts and Bolts of the Black-Scholes PDE Solution
Edward Perry (University of Connecticut)
Nuts and Bolts of the Black-Scholes PDE Solution
Edward Perry (University of Connecticut)
10/1/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Error-Correcting Codes: Toric Construction
Ryan Schwarz (University of Connecticut)
Error-Correcting Codes: Toric Construction
Ryan Schwarz (University of Connecticut)
10/8/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Partition functions and their q-deformations
Kyu-Hwan Lee (University of Connecticut)
Partition functions and their q-deformations
Kyu-Hwan Lee (University of Connecticut)
10/15/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
F-split rings
Lance Miller (University of Utah)
F-split rings
Lance Miller (University of Utah)
10/22/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A not-so-long survey of LaTeX
Ben Salisbury (University of Connecticut)
A not-so-long survey of LaTeX
Ben Salisbury (University of Connecticut)
10/29/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Embeddings of toric varieties
Milena Hering (University of Connecticut)
Embeddings of toric varieties
Milena Hering (University of Connecticut)
11/5/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Large Lectures in Calculus: A Challenge for Teaching and Research
Amit Savkar and Fabiana Cardetti (University of Connecticut)
Large Lectures in Calculus: A Challenge for Teaching and Research
Amit Savkar and Fabiana Cardetti (University of Connecticut)
11/12/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Quivers
Lucas Roesler (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to Quivers
Lucas Roesler (University of Connecticut)
11/19/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Just What is the Connection Between Physics and Music?
George Gibson ( an order and Harmony that becomes ever more perfect in spite of the manifold variety.\” – Sommerfeld (1919).
)
Just What is the Connection Between Physics and Music?
George Gibson ( an order and Harmony that becomes ever more perfect in spite of the manifold variety.\” – Sommerfeld (1919).
)
12/3/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Algebra, Meet Geometry!
Arend Bayer ( r(t) satisfying the equation p(t)n + q(t)n = r(t)n for n ≥ 3. This question may seem peculiar at first)
Algebra, Meet Geometry!
Arend Bayer ( r(t) satisfying the equation p(t)n + q(t)n = r(t)n for n ≥ 3. This question may seem peculiar at first)
12/10/10
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Inversion of Matrices via Simple Graph Manipulations
Pavel Zhlobich (University of Connecticut)
Inversion of Matrices via Simple Graph Manipulations
Pavel Zhlobich (University of Connecticut)
2/18/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Fractional Cartesian Products and Combinatorial Dimension
Ron Blei (University of Connecticut)
Fractional Cartesian Products and Combinatorial Dimension
Ron Blei (University of Connecticut)
2/25/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
On two stochastic models of biological evolution
Iddo Ben Ari ( when N is large. This is open)
On two stochastic models of biological evolution
Iddo Ben Ari ( when N is large. This is open)
3/4/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Introduction to Jump Processes
Brian Whitehead (University of Connecticut)
Introduction to Jump Processes
Brian Whitehead (University of Connecticut)
3/18/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Is the Choice Between Ponzi and Pinochet?
Jim Bridgeman (University of Connecticut)
Is the Choice Between Ponzi and Pinochet?
Jim Bridgeman (University of Connecticut)
4/1/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Preparing for and Navigating the Job Market
Ryan Schwarz (University of Connecticut)
Preparing for and Navigating the Job Market
Ryan Schwarz (University of Connecticut)
4/8/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Ponzi or Pinochet, Part II
Jim Bridgeman (University of Connecticut)
Ponzi or Pinochet, Part II
Jim Bridgeman (University of Connecticut)
4/15/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Problem Solving
Thomas DeFranco (University of Connecticut)
Problem Solving
Thomas DeFranco (University of Connecticut)
4/29/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Spectral Dimension of the Universe
Alexander Teplyaev ( the quantum universe appears two dimensional at short distances. We conclude that quantum gravity may be ìself-renormalizingî at the Planck scale)
The Spectral Dimension of the Universe
Alexander Teplyaev ( the quantum universe appears two dimensional at short distances. We conclude that quantum gravity may be ìself-renormalizingî at the Planck scale)
9/2/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Thermodynamics on Fractals
Gerald Dunne (University of Connecticut)
Thermodynamics on Fractals
Gerald Dunne (University of Connecticut)
9/9/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Zeta functions of fractal strings and the Riemann hypothesis
John Rock ()
Zeta functions of fractal strings and the Riemann hypothesis
John Rock ()
9/16/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Efficient Coding of Natural Sound
David Ferrone (University of Connecticut)
Efficient Coding of Natural Sound
David Ferrone (University of Connecticut)
9/23/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Computer, Hello Computer: A brief introduction to Sage
Lucas David-Roesler (University of Connecticut)
Computer, Hello Computer: A brief introduction to Sage
Lucas David-Roesler (University of Connecticut)
9/30/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Spectral Graph Theory
Daniel Kelleher ( analytic and algebraic techniques…\” –Fan Chung)
Spectral Graph Theory
Daniel Kelleher ( analytic and algebraic techniques…\” –Fan Chung)
10/7/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Inversion of quasiseparable Vandermonde-like matrices
Shirani Perera (University of Connecticut)
Inversion of quasiseparable Vandermonde-like matrices
Shirani Perera (University of Connecticut)
10/14/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Ramsey Theory
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to Ramsey Theory
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
10/21/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Lambert W Function and Infinite Exponential
Michael Joseph (University of Connecticut)
Lambert W Function and Infinite Exponential
Michael Joseph (University of Connecticut)
10/28/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Tools of the Trade in Large Lecture Calculus Instruction
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
Tools of the Trade in Large Lecture Calculus Instruction
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
11/4/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Continued Fraction Expansion of $e$
John Haga (University of Connecticut)
The Continued Fraction Expansion of $e$
John Haga (University of Connecticut)
11/11/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Quadratic Forms Versus Higher-Degree Forms
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Quadratic Forms Versus Higher-Degree Forms
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
12/2/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A Taste of Homological Algebra
Sarah Glaz ( freeness)
A Taste of Homological Algebra
Sarah Glaz ( freeness)
12/9/11
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Kac-Moody algebras and the Jacobi triple product identity
Ben Salisbury (University of Connecticut)
Kac-Moody algebras and the Jacobi triple product identity
Ben Salisbury (University of Connecticut)
1/20/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What is a crystal?
Ben Salisbury (University of Connecticut)
What is a crystal?
Ben Salisbury (University of Connecticut)
1/27/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What is a quiver?
Lucas David-Roesler (University of Connecticut)
What is a quiver?
Lucas David-Roesler (University of Connecticut)
2/3/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What Are Elliptic Curves and Why Are They Interesting?
Harris Daniels (University of Connecticut)
What Are Elliptic Curves and Why Are They Interesting?
Harris Daniels (University of Connecticut)
2/10/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What is Poisson geometry?
Rui Loja Fernandes (Instituto Superior TÈcnico)
What is Poisson geometry?
Rui Loja Fernandes (Instituto Superior TÈcnico)
2/17/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What is a Coxeter Group?
Gabe Feinberg (University of Connecticut)
What is a Coxeter Group?
Gabe Feinberg (University of Connecticut)
2/20/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Gaussian Analysis in Dimension One (Pre-Colloquium)
David Nualart (University of Kansas)
Gaussian Analysis in Dimension One (Pre-Colloquium)
David Nualart (University of Kansas)
2/24/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The moduli space of points on the projective line and quadratic Groebner bases
Milena Hering (University of Connecticut)
The moduli space of points on the projective line and quadratic Groebner bases
Milena Hering (University of Connecticut)
3/2/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Group Actions and the Sylow Theorems
Patrick Dragon ()
Group Actions and the Sylow Theorems
Patrick Dragon ()
3/9/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Randomness and applied recursion theory
Johanna Franklin (University of Connecticut)
Randomness and applied recursion theory
Johanna Franklin (University of Connecticut)
3/23/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What is Representation Theory?
Ryan Kinser (Northeastern University)
What is Representation Theory?
Ryan Kinser (Northeastern University)
3/30/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Quartic Curves and Their Bitangents
Bernd Sturmfels (University of California, Berkeley)
Quartic Curves and Their Bitangents
Bernd Sturmfels (University of California, Berkeley)
4/6/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Stable and Numerical Quintic Surfaces
Julie Rana ( which involves a discussion of double covers and degenerations of surfaces. In the second half of the talk)
Stable and Numerical Quintic Surfaces
Julie Rana ( which involves a discussion of double covers and degenerations of surfaces. In the second half of the talk)
4/13/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An introduction to algebraic combinatorics
Steven Pon ( symmetric functions)
An introduction to algebraic combinatorics
Steven Pon ( symmetric functions)
4/20/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Analog of Polyaís Theorem for a New Type of Random Walk
David White (Wesleyan University)
An Analog of Polyaís Theorem for a New Type of Random Walk
David White (Wesleyan University)
4/27/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Chromatic Homotopy Theory
Gabriel Valenzuela ( algebra)
Chromatic Homotopy Theory
Gabriel Valenzuela ( algebra)
6/1/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Spectral Graph Theory
Daniel Kelleher ( analytic and algebraic techniques…\” –Fan Chung)
Spectral Graph Theory
Daniel Kelleher ( analytic and algebraic techniques…\” –Fan Chung)
6/8/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Projective Plane
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
The Projective Plane
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
6/14/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Grassmannians and Projective Space
Rebecca Tramel (University of Connecticut)
Grassmannians and Projective Space
Rebecca Tramel (University of Connecticut)
6/22/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Fractal Dimension of the Universe
Alexander Teplyaev (University of Connecticut)
Fractal Dimension of the Universe
Alexander Teplyaev (University of Connecticut)
6/29/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Marvels in Mathematica
Alex Baldenko (University of Connecticut)
Marvels in Mathematica
Alex Baldenko (University of Connecticut)
7/6/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Modular Group and the Upper Half Plane
Harris Daniels (University of Connecticut)
The Modular Group and the Upper Half Plane
Harris Daniels (University of Connecticut)
7/13/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Brownian Motion & Levy Processes
John Haga (University of Connecticut)
Brownian Motion & Levy Processes
John Haga (University of Connecticut)
7/20/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Arrow’s Theorem
Lucas David-Roesler (University of Connecticut)
Arrow’s Theorem
Lucas David-Roesler (University of Connecticut)
8/31/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Degree structures and computational complexity
Reed Solomon ( I will discuss the kinds of questions computability theorists ask about these structures and how they extend these questions to computing on objects other than the natural numbers.”)
Degree structures and computational complexity
Reed Solomon ( I will discuss the kinds of questions computability theorists ask about these structures and how they extend these questions to computing on objects other than the natural numbers.”)
9/7/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Fundamental Domains
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Fundamental Domains
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
9/14/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Geometric Analysis
Ovidiu Munteanu (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to Geometric Analysis
Ovidiu Munteanu (University of Connecticut)
9/21/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Picking an Advisor: a Panel Discussion
UConn Math Grad Students (University of Connecticut)
Picking an Advisor: a Panel Discussion
UConn Math Grad Students (University of Connecticut)
9/28/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Growth and the Grigorchuk group
Daniel Kelleher (University of Connecticut)
Growth and the Grigorchuk group
Daniel Kelleher (University of Connecticut)
10/5/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Deformations Preserving Total Curvature
Anne Berres (Technical University of Kaiserslautern)
Deformations Preserving Total Curvature
Anne Berres (Technical University of Kaiserslautern)
10/12/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Optimal Investment and Life Insurance for a Bequest Goal
Virginia Young (University of Michigan)
Optimal Investment and Life Insurance for a Bequest Goal
Virginia Young (University of Michigan)
10/19/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Lorentz Lattice Gas
Tom LaGatta (Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences)
The Lorentz Lattice Gas
Tom LaGatta (Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences)
10/26/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Moduli Spaces of Curves and Enumerative Geometry
Ross Sweet (Boston University)
Moduli Spaces of Curves and Enumerative Geometry
Ross Sweet (Boston University)
11/2/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Finite-type knot invariants
Robin Koytcheff (Brown University)
Finite-type knot invariants
Robin Koytcheff (Brown University)
11/9/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Knot Art, Analysis and Algorithms
T.J. Peters (University of Connecticut)
Knot Art, Analysis and Algorithms
T.J. Peters (University of Connecticut)
11/30/12
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Conquering a Conference
Johanna Franklin & Steven Pon (University of Connecticut)
Conquering a Conference
Johanna Franklin & Steven Pon (University of Connecticut)
1/25/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Introduction to Iwasawa Theory
Myoungil Kim (University of Connecticut)
Introduction to Iwasawa Theory
Myoungil Kim (University of Connecticut)
2/1/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Curved Wiener Measure
Thomas Laetsch (University of Connecticut)
Curved Wiener Measure
Thomas Laetsch (University of Connecticut)
2/15/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Embedding graphs in space
Dominic Dotterrer (http://ej.iop.org/images/1742-5468/2006/08/P08007/Full/2682801.jpg)
Embedding graphs in space
Dominic Dotterrer (http://ej.iop.org/images/1742-5468/2006/08/P08007/Full/2682801.jpg)
2/22/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Introduction to Random Groups
Robert Heffernan (University of Connecticut)
Introduction to Random Groups
Robert Heffernan (University of Connecticut)
3/1/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Introduction to the Invariant Subspace Problem
Michael Pruitt (University of Connecticut)
Introduction to the Invariant Subspace Problem
Michael Pruitt (University of Connecticut)
3/15/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Finiteness Results for Regular Quadratic Polynomials
James Ricci (Wesleyan University)
Finiteness Results for Regular Quadratic Polynomials
James Ricci (Wesleyan University)
3/29/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Explaining the Rise of Complex Societies in Human History: a Cultural Evolution Approach
Peter Turchin (University of Connecticut)
Explaining the Rise of Complex Societies in Human History: a Cultural Evolution Approach
Peter Turchin (University of Connecticut)
4/5/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Just the Baire facts: one-dimensional continuity vs. two-dimensional continuity
S. J. Sidney ()
Just the Baire facts: one-dimensional continuity vs. two-dimensional continuity
S. J. Sidney ()
4/12/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Landweber Exact Functor Theorem
Gabriel Valenzuela (Wesleyan University)
The Landweber Exact Functor Theorem
Gabriel Valenzuela (Wesleyan University)
4/19/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Tangent bundles of simple non-differentiable objects
Alexander Teplyaev (University of Connecticut)
Tangent bundles of simple non-differentiable objects
Alexander Teplyaev (University of Connecticut)
4/26/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Charms and Woes of Communication Complexity
Alexander Russell (University of Connecticut)
The Charms and Woes of Communication Complexity
Alexander Russell (University of Connecticut)
9/13/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Computing over N and R
Johanna Franklin (University of Connecticut)
Computing over N and R
Johanna Franklin (University of Connecticut)
9/20/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A short introduction to geometry
Ovidiu Munteanu (University of Connecticut)
A short introduction to geometry
Ovidiu Munteanu (University of Connecticut)
9/27/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Understanding the Gravity of the Situation
Alan Parry (University of Connecticut)
Understanding the Gravity of the Situation
Alan Parry (University of Connecticut)
10/11/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Are the real numbers really real? Really?
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo ()
Are the real numbers really real? Really?
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo ()
10/18/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The enabling technology for the life sciences
Reinhard Laubenbacher (University of Connecticut Health Center)
The enabling technology for the life sciences
Reinhard Laubenbacher (University of Connecticut Health Center)
10/25/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Introduction to the p-adic viewpoint
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Introduction to the p-adic viewpoint
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
11/15/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Spaces of Metric Spaces
Daniel Kelleher (University of Connecticut)
Spaces of Metric Spaces
Daniel Kelleher (University of Connecticut)
11/22/13
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
On the Geometry and Design of a Gearless Mechanical Transmission
Patrick Dragon (University of Connecticut)
On the Geometry and Design of a Gearless Mechanical Transmission
Patrick Dragon (University of Connecticut)
2/28/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
LCA(2), Weil index, and product formula
Dongwen Liu (University of Connecticut)
LCA(2), Weil index, and product formula
Dongwen Liu (University of Connecticut)
3/7/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
ALEKS: Placing students and beyond!
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
ALEKS: Placing students and beyond!
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
3/14/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Analogues of $\\pi$
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Analogues of $\\pi$
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
3/28/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Prime Numbers and the Riemann Hypothesis
Matt Lamoureux ()
Prime Numbers and the Riemann Hypothesis
Matt Lamoureux ()
4/4/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Syzygies of equivariant ideals
Claudiu Raicu (Princeton University)
Syzygies of equivariant ideals
Claudiu Raicu (Princeton University)
4/11/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
On Independence in Probability Theory
Iddo Ben-Ari ( aimed at graduate students of all levels. “)
On Independence in Probability Theory
Iddo Ben-Ari ( aimed at graduate students of all levels. “)
4/18/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Why Word Problems are Hard, I
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Why Word Problems are Hard, I
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
4/25/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Why Word Problems are Hard, II
Damir Dzhafarov (University of Connecticut)
Why Word Problems are Hard, II
Damir Dzhafarov (University of Connecticut)
9/5/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Grad Student Meet and Greet
UConn math graduate students ()
Grad Student Meet and Greet
UConn math graduate students ()
9/19/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Brownian Motion
Thomas Laetsch (University of Connecticut)
Brownian Motion
Thomas Laetsch (University of Connecticut)
9/26/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Torsion Subgroups of Elliptic Curves Over Number Fields
Mike Chou (University of Connecticut)
Torsion Subgroups of Elliptic Curves Over Number Fields
Mike Chou (University of Connecticut)
10/10/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Automorphism Tower Problem
Robert Heffernan (University of Connecticut)
The Automorphism Tower Problem
Robert Heffernan (University of Connecticut)
10/17/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Introduction to p-adic numbers
Liang Xiao (University of Connecticut)
Introduction to p-adic numbers
Liang Xiao (University of Connecticut)
10/24/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Numerical Continuation for Differential Equations
Ryan Pellico (University of Connecticut)
Numerical Continuation for Differential Equations
Ryan Pellico (University of Connecticut)
10/31/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Coarse Geometry
Phanuel Mariano (University of Connecticut)
Coarse Geometry
Phanuel Mariano (University of Connecticut)
11/14/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Black Holes Suck!
Alan Parry (University of Connecticut)
Black Holes Suck!
Alan Parry (University of Connecticut)
11/21/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Patterns That Don’t Last
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Patterns That Don’t Last
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
12/5/14
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Catalan Numbers
Michael Joseph (University of Connecticut)
Catalan Numbers
Michael Joseph (University of Connecticut)
2/6/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Choosing an Advisor Panel
UConn math graduate students ()
Choosing an Advisor Panel
UConn math graduate students ()
2/13/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Data integration and assessment system
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
Data integration and assessment system
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
2/20/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Continued Fractions
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Continued Fractions
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
3/6/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Nonlinear Suspension Bridges
Ryan Pellico (University of Connecticut)
Nonlinear Suspension Bridges
Ryan Pellico (University of Connecticut)
3/27/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Ito calculus for the rest of us
Thomas Laetsch (University of Connecticut)
Ito calculus for the rest of us
Thomas Laetsch (University of Connecticut)
4/3/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Futurama Theorem
Maryann Hohn (University of Connecticut)
The Futurama Theorem
Maryann Hohn (University of Connecticut)
4/10/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Control Affine System of a Rolling Sphere
Fanny Shum (University of Connecticut)
Control Affine System of a Rolling Sphere
Fanny Shum (University of Connecticut)
4/23/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Curvature and Fundamental Group
Maree Jaramillo (University of Connecticut)
Curvature and Fundamental Group
Maree Jaramillo (University of Connecticut)
5/1/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What groups arise from the theory of elliptic curves?
¡lvaro Lozano-Robledo (University of Connecticut)
What groups arise from the theory of elliptic curves?
¡lvaro Lozano-Robledo (University of Connecticut)
5/29/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Spectral Dimension of the Universe
Alexander Teplyaev ( the quantum universe appears two dimensional at short distances. We conclude that quantum gravity may be ìself-renormalizingî at the Planck scale)
The Spectral Dimension of the Universe
Alexander Teplyaev ( the quantum universe appears two dimensional at short distances. We conclude that quantum gravity may be ìself-renormalizingî at the Planck scale)
6/5/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Random thoughts on Brownian motion
Masha Gordina (University of Connecticut)
Random thoughts on Brownian motion
Masha Gordina (University of Connecticut)
6/12/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Continued Fractions
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Continued Fractions
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
6/19/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
From Brownian motion cometh
Thomas Laetsch (University of Connecticut)
From Brownian motion cometh
Thomas Laetsch (University of Connecticut)
6/26/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Drunkard, Octopus, and Electrical Networks
Joe Chen ( the amount of energy lost from the removed edges must be at least the energy gained from the increased conductances among the remaining edges. This inequality is intimately tied to the famous Thomson’s (or Dirichlet’s) principle)
Drunkard, Octopus, and Electrical Networks
Joe Chen ( the amount of energy lost from the removed edges must be at least the energy gained from the increased conductances among the remaining edges. This inequality is intimately tied to the famous Thomson’s (or Dirichlet’s) principle)
7/10/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Exact Formula for Fibonacci Numbers
Sandi Xhumari (University of Connecticut)
The Exact Formula for Fibonacci Numbers
Sandi Xhumari (University of Connecticut)
7/17/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Counting Spanning Trees in Self-Similar Graphs
Hugo Panzo (University of Connecticut)
Counting Spanning Trees in Self-Similar Graphs
Hugo Panzo (University of Connecticut)
7/24/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Oh where oh where can my diffusion be
David Herzog (Drake University / Iowa State University)
Oh where oh where can my diffusion be
David Herzog (Drake University / Iowa State University)
7/28/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
3rd Northeast Mathematics Undergraduate Research Mini-Symposium
Many speakers ()
3rd Northeast Mathematics Undergraduate Research Mini-Symposium
Many speakers ()
9/11/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Graduate student meet and greet
()
Graduate student meet and greet
()
9/18/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Brief Introduction to Representation Theory
Amelie Schreiber (University of Connecticut)
Brief Introduction to Representation Theory
Amelie Schreiber (University of Connecticut)
9/25/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Noise-induced Stabilization of Complex-valued Systems
Fanny Shum (University of Connecticut)
Noise-induced Stabilization of Complex-valued Systems
Fanny Shum (University of Connecticut)
10/9/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Logic and the Random Graph
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
Logic and the Random Graph
Reed Solomon (University of Connecticut)
10/16/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Probability in Number Theory
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Probability in Number Theory
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
10/23/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Teaching Philosophy and Job Application!
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
Teaching Philosophy and Job Application!
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
10/30/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Orthogonal Projections, Regression, and an Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks
Thomas Laetsch ()
Orthogonal Projections, Regression, and an Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks
Thomas Laetsch ()
11/13/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Leja ordering, Laurent polynomials, and fast algorithms for structured matrices
David Miller (University of Connecticut)
Leja ordering, Laurent polynomials, and fast algorithms for structured matrices
David Miller (University of Connecticut)
12/11/15
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Prelim Preparation Panel
Graduate students (University of Connecticut)
Prelim Preparation Panel
Graduate students (University of Connecticut)
2/12/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Partitions of Sets
Michael Joseph (University of Connecticut)
Partitions of Sets
Michael Joseph (University of Connecticut)
2/19/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
From Tensors to Differential Forms
Amelie Schreiber ( this will be an introduction to tensors and one motivation for understanding them)
From Tensors to Differential Forms
Amelie Schreiber ( this will be an introduction to tensors and one motivation for understanding them)
3/4/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A survey of algebraic number theory
Keith Conrad ( localization) or as \”algebraic number\” theory — the study of algebraic numbers. In this talk)
A survey of algebraic number theory
Keith Conrad ( localization) or as \”algebraic number\” theory — the study of algebraic numbers. In this talk)
3/25/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Curvature and the Gauss-Bonnet Theorem
Daniel Martin (University of Connecticut)
Curvature and the Gauss-Bonnet Theorem
Daniel Martin (University of Connecticut)
4/1/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Forecasting Analytics Applications at Pratt & Whitney
David Sirag ()
Forecasting Analytics Applications at Pratt & Whitney
David Sirag ()
4/7/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Applying for Academic Jobs
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
Applying for Academic Jobs
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
4/15/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Exact Sequences in Auslander-Reiten Quivers of type $\\mathbb{A}_n$
Michelle Rabideau (University of Connecticut)
Exact Sequences in Auslander-Reiten Quivers of type $\\mathbb{A}_n$
Michelle Rabideau (University of Connecticut)
4/22/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Choosing an Advisor Panel
Graduate Students (University of Connecticut)
Choosing an Advisor Panel
Graduate Students (University of Connecticut)
9/2/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Graduate student meet and greet
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Graduate student meet and greet
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9/9/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Primality testing
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Primality testing
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
9/16/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Game of Cops and Robbers on Infinite Graphs
Shelley Stahl (University of Connecticut)
The Game of Cops and Robbers on Infinite Graphs
Shelley Stahl (University of Connecticut)
9/30/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
When Better is Worse: Challenges in Predictive Modeling
Matt Lamoureux (University of Connecticut/Travelers)
When Better is Worse: Challenges in Predictive Modeling
Matt Lamoureux (University of Connecticut/Travelers)
10/7/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Career preparation seminar
(University of Connecticut)
Career preparation seminar
(University of Connecticut)
10/14/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Phenomena in Dynamical Algebraic Combinatorics: Cyclic Sieving, Homomesy, and Resonance
Michael Joseph (University of Connecticut)
Phenomena in Dynamical Algebraic Combinatorics: Cyclic Sieving, Homomesy, and Resonance
Michael Joseph (University of Connecticut)
10/21/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Dilation Theory and Completely Positive Maps.
Benjamin Russo (University of Connecticut)
Dilation Theory and Completely Positive Maps.
Benjamin Russo (University of Connecticut)
10/28/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Cluster Algebras and Continued Fractions
Ralf Schiffler (University of Connecticut)
Cluster Algebras and Continued Fractions
Ralf Schiffler (University of Connecticut)
11/4/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Random Walks and Amenability
Behrang Forghani (University of Connecticut)
Random Walks and Amenability
Behrang Forghani (University of Connecticut)
11/11/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A minicourse and history on removable sets.
Joshua Flynn (University of Connecticut)
A minicourse and history on removable sets.
Joshua Flynn (University of Connecticut)
12/2/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Convex categories and entropy
Arthur Parzygnat (University of Connecticut)
Convex categories and entropy
Arthur Parzygnat (University of Connecticut)
12/9/16
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
On the minimal hitting set generation problem and its applications
Paola Vera-Licona (University of Connecticut)
On the minimal hitting set generation problem and its applications
Paola Vera-Licona (University of Connecticut)
1/27/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Spring semester meet and greet
(University of Connecticut)
Spring semester meet and greet
(University of Connecticut)
2/3/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Grad Life Q&A
Various Speakers ()
Grad Life Q&A
Various Speakers ()
2/10/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Distribution of prime numbers modulo $n$
Liang Xiao (University of Connecticut)
Distribution of prime numbers modulo $n$
Liang Xiao (University of Connecticut)
2/13/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Mathematics in the Biopharma Industry
Helen Moore ()
Mathematics in the Biopharma Industry
Helen Moore ()
2/17/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What is Galois Theory?
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo (University of Connecticut)
What is Galois Theory?
Alvaro Lozano-Robledo (University of Connecticut)
2/24/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Bernoulli numbers
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Bernoulli numbers
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
3/3/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Convincing non-functions to act like functions
Erin Rizzie (University of Connecticut)
Convincing non-functions to act like functions
Erin Rizzie (University of Connecticut)
3/24/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Solving Differential Equations with Probability
Phanuel Mariano (University of Connecticut)
Solving Differential Equations with Probability
Phanuel Mariano (University of Connecticut)
3/31/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Fermat Equation for Polynomials …it’s as easy as ABC
Bobby McDonald (University of Connecticut)
The Fermat Equation for Polynomials …it’s as easy as ABC
Bobby McDonald (University of Connecticut)
4/7/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Hausdorff Measure and Sets of Non-Integral Dimension
Lisa Naples (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to Hausdorff Measure and Sets of Non-Integral Dimension
Lisa Naples (University of Connecticut)
4/14/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The heat equation on a fractal
Patricia Alonso-Ruiz (University of Connecticut)
The heat equation on a fractal
Patricia Alonso-Ruiz (University of Connecticut)
4/18/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Impact of Model-based Control
Abhishek Dutta (University of Connecticut)
The Impact of Model-based Control
Abhishek Dutta (University of Connecticut)
4/21/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A Brief Introduction to Rough Paths Theory
Qi Feng ( developments and applications of rough paths theory)
A Brief Introduction to Rough Paths Theory
Qi Feng ( developments and applications of rough paths theory)
4/28/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Quasicircles and snowflakes
Vyron Vellis (University of Connecticut)
Quasicircles and snowflakes
Vyron Vellis (University of Connecticut)
6/2/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The metric space of metric spaces
Daniel Kelleher (Purdue University)
The metric space of metric spaces
Daniel Kelleher (Purdue University)
6/9/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Length and volume
Luke Rogers (University of Connecticut)
Length and volume
Luke Rogers (University of Connecticut)
6/16/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Harmonic Measure
Zihui Zhao (University of Washington)
Harmonic Measure
Zihui Zhao (University of Washington)
6/23/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Random Matrices: Pictures From Traces and Products
Ambar Sengupta (University of Connecticut)
Random Matrices: Pictures From Traces and Products
Ambar Sengupta (University of Connecticut)
6/30/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An algebraic characterization of differentiation
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
An algebraic characterization of differentiation
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
7/7/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Resistance metric – an electric interpretation of measuring distances
Patricia Alonso Ruiz (University of Connecticut)
Resistance metric – an electric interpretation of measuring distances
Patricia Alonso Ruiz (University of Connecticut)
7/14/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Laplace’s method and applications to probability
Hugo Panzo (University of Connecticut)
Laplace’s method and applications to probability
Hugo Panzo (University of Connecticut)
7/21/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
TBA
Michelle Rabideau (University of Connecticut)
TBA
Michelle Rabideau (University of Connecticut)
7/28/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The volume of the unit ball in $n$ dimensions
Phanuel Mariano (University of Connecticut)
The volume of the unit ball in $n$ dimensions
Phanuel Mariano (University of Connecticut)
9/1/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Meet & Greet
(University of Connecticut)
Meet & Greet
(University of Connecticut)
9/8/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Academic Jobs Panel
Several speakers (University of Connecticut)
Academic Jobs Panel
Several speakers (University of Connecticut)
9/15/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The shape of black holes
Lan-Hsuan Huang (University of Connecticut)
The shape of black holes
Lan-Hsuan Huang (University of Connecticut)
9/22/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Error-detecting codes
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Error-detecting codes
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
9/29/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Error-correcting codes
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Error-correcting codes
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
10/6/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Some probabilistic toy models for biological evolution
Iddo Ben-Ari ( convergence to a stationary distribution)
Some probabilistic toy models for biological evolution
Iddo Ben-Ari ( convergence to a stationary distribution)
10/13/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Reifenberg’s topological disk theorem
Matthew Badger (University of Connecticut)
Reifenberg’s topological disk theorem
Matthew Badger (University of Connecticut)
10/20/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Using evidence centered design approach for large scale assessments in freshmen-level mathematics
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
Using evidence centered design approach for large scale assessments in freshmen-level mathematics
Amit Savkar (University of Connecticut)
10/27/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Industry opportunities for math PhD/Master students – Panel
Several speakers (University of Connecticut)
Industry opportunities for math PhD/Master students – Panel
Several speakers (University of Connecticut)
11/3/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Making Your Problems Someone Else's Problems: Connections Between Knot Theory and Graph Theory
Adam Giambrone (University of Connecticut)
Making Your Problems Someone Else's Problems: Connections Between Knot Theory and Graph Theory
Adam Giambrone (University of Connecticut)
11/10/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to the Heisenberg Group
Scott Zimmerman (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to the Heisenberg Group
Scott Zimmerman (University of Connecticut)
12/1/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Gradients on higher dimensional Sierpinski Gaskets.
Gamal Mograby (University of Connecticut)
Gradients on higher dimensional Sierpinski Gaskets.
Gamal Mograby (University of Connecticut)
12/8/17
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
L-functions and the distribution of primes
Peng Zhao (University of Connecticut)
L-functions and the distribution of primes
Peng Zhao (University of Connecticut)
1/19/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Spring Semester Meet and Greet
All Graduate Students (University of Connecticut)
Spring Semester Meet and Greet
All Graduate Students (University of Connecticut)
1/26/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Cupcakes versus muffins
Arthur Parzygnat (University of Connecticut)
Cupcakes versus muffins
Arthur Parzygnat (University of Connecticut)
2/2/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Mathematic in the biomedical sciences
Reinhard Laubenbacher (UConn Health Center)
Mathematic in the biomedical sciences
Reinhard Laubenbacher (UConn Health Center)
2/9/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
A predictive random effects model of dependent claims frequency and severity
Himchan Jeong (University of Connecticut)
A predictive random effects model of dependent claims frequency and severity
Himchan Jeong (University of Connecticut)
2/16/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Invariant pseudo-distances in complex hyperbolic geometry
Gunhee Cho (University of Connecticut)
Invariant pseudo-distances in complex hyperbolic geometry
Gunhee Cho (University of Connecticut)
2/23/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Asymptotically hyperbolic 3-metric with Ricci flow foliation
Hyun Chul Jang (University of Connecticut)
Asymptotically hyperbolic 3-metric with Ricci flow foliation
Hyun Chul Jang (University of Connecticut)
3/2/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
What is a cluster algebra?
Ralf Schiffler ()
What is a cluster algebra?
Ralf Schiffler ()
3/30/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Reverse mathematics: an introduction
Noah Hughes (University of Connecticut)
Reverse mathematics: an introduction
Noah Hughes (University of Connecticut)
3/30/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Online Teaching
Amit Savkar ()
An Introduction to Online Teaching
Amit Savkar ()
3/30/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Reverse mathematics: an introduction
Noah Hughes ()
Reverse mathematics: an introduction
Noah Hughes ()
4/6/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
From PDE to Machine Learning; From Academia to Industry
Ko-Shin Chen (University of Connecticut)
From PDE to Machine Learning; From Academia to Industry
Ko-Shin Chen (University of Connecticut)
4/13/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Modal Logic
Abolfazl Karimi (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to Modal Logic
Abolfazl Karimi (University of Connecticut)
4/20/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
PoincarÈ hyperbolic models, punctured Riemann sphere and modular forms
Junqing Qian (University of Connecticut)
PoincarÈ hyperbolic models, punctured Riemann sphere and modular forms
Junqing Qian (University of Connecticut)
6/8/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Solving Differential Equations with Probability
Phanuel Mariano (University of Connecticut)
Solving Differential Equations with Probability
Phanuel Mariano (University of Connecticut)
6/15/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Why is the Riemann Hypothesis Important?
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Why is the Riemann Hypothesis Important?
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
6/22/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Recurrent Random Walks
Behrang Forghani (University of Connecticut)
Recurrent Random Walks
Behrang Forghani (University of Connecticut)
6/29/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Crisis in Fundamental Physics
Philip Mannheim (Department of Physics University of Connecticut)
The Crisis in Fundamental Physics
Philip Mannheim (Department of Physics University of Connecticut)
7/6/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Fractional Derivatives
Benjamin Russo (University of Connecticut)
Fractional Derivatives
Benjamin Russo (University of Connecticut)
7/13/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Self-Similar Structures
Christopher Hayes (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to Self-Similar Structures
Christopher Hayes (University of Connecticut)
7/20/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The random graph
David Solomon (University of Connecticut)
The random graph
David Solomon (University of Connecticut)
7/27/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Introduction to Morse Theory
Gianmarco Molino (University of Connecticut)
Introduction to Morse Theory
Gianmarco Molino (University of Connecticut)
9/7/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Meet and Greet
()
Meet and Greet
()
9/14/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Quaternions
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
Quaternions
Keith Conrad (University of Connecticut)
9/21/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
The Gaussian Limit for High Dimensional Spherical Means
Amy Peterson ()
The Gaussian Limit for High Dimensional Spherical Means
Amy Peterson ()
9/28/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Wrecked-ifiability: How bad could it be?
Sean McCurdy (University of Washington)
Wrecked-ifiability: How bad could it be?
Sean McCurdy (University of Washington)
10/5/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Pade Approximants
Maxim Derevyagin ()
Pade Approximants
Maxim Derevyagin ()
10/12/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Random Fields on Riemannian Manifolds: The Gaussian Kinematic Formula
Marco Carfagnini ()
Random Fields on Riemannian Manifolds: The Gaussian Kinematic Formula
Marco Carfagnini ()
10/26/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An introduction to Fourier transform on hyperbolic space.
Jungang Li (University of Connecticut)
An introduction to Fourier transform on hyperbolic space.
Jungang Li (University of Connecticut)
10/26/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Use of genomic recursions in single-step genomic best linear unbiased predictor (BLUP) with a large number of genotypes
Breno Fragomeni (Department of Animal Science)
Use of genomic recursions in single-step genomic best linear unbiased predictor (BLUP) with a large number of genotypes
Breno Fragomeni (Department of Animal Science)
11/2/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Perron’s Method for Harmonic Functions
Christopher Hayes (University of Connecticut)
Perron’s Method for Harmonic Functions
Christopher Hayes (University of Connecticut)
11/9/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Tree-based Models for the Efficient Valuation of Large Variable Annuity Porfolios
Zhiyu Quan (University of Connecticut)
Tree-based Models for the Efficient Valuation of Large Variable Annuity Porfolios
Zhiyu Quan (University of Connecticut)
11/30/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
Intrinsic metrics and the characterization of pseudoconvex domains
Gunhee Cho ()
Intrinsic metrics and the characterization of pseudoconvex domains
Gunhee Cho ()
12/7/18
S.I.G.M.A. Seminar
An Introduction to Heisenberg Type Groups
Joshua Flynn (University of Connecticut)
An Introduction to Heisenberg Type Groups
Joshua Flynn (University of Connecticut)