Spring 2013
Unless otherwise noted on the schedule....
From 3-4 pm every Monday join the math department for fun activities, math talks and socializing!
| Date | Activity | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | No Math Monday | N/A | N/A |
| Jan 21 | Donald in Mathmagicland | N/A | RBH 311 |
| Jan 28 | Celtic Knots | Lila Greco | RBH 311 |
| Feb 4 | NO Math Monday | ||
| TUES. Feb 12 |
Math/Philosophy Talk: Abstract Explanations in Science and Mathematics |
Chris Pincock, OSU | TOM 101 |
| TUES. Feb 19 |
Talk: Analysis of cell movements Abstract |
Huseyin Coskun, OSU | RBH 311 from 3:10-4:00 |
| Feb 25 | Talk: Math Outside of Kenyon: How companies use math and need more qualified applicants. Abstract |
Laura Snoddy (K'11) | RBH 311 |
| Mar 4 | Spring Break - No Meeting | ||
| Mar 11 | Spring Break - No Meeting | ||
| Mar 18 | Talk: Mathematics of RNA folding. | Andy Lorenz, Denison University | RBH 311 |
| Mar 25 | Talk: Mathematics as Metaphor Abstract |
Bill Birchenough (K'92) | RBH 311 |
FRI. March 29 |
Talk: Tangled up in Red, Green and Blue---An introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Knots | Ron Taylor, Berry College | RBH 311 3:10-4:00 |
| Apr 1 | Extra Delicious Math Monday: HexaflexaMexican Food | For a preview of the deliciousness: see Vi Hart's YouTube video | TBA |
| Apr 8 | Talk: Mathematics and Statistics after Kenyon Abstract |
Ryo Tashiro (K'09)---Financial Analyst: Bloomberg; NYC | RBH 311 |
| Apr 15 | Talk: What is Acturial Science? Abstract |
Prof. Eric Ban; The Ohio State University. | RBH 311 |
| Apr 22 3-4:30 |
Pi Mu Epsilon Initiation and Honors Ceremony, followed by a celebratory tea. Invited Address: Sequential Designs for Non-Stationary Problems. Abstract |
Marian Frazier, the once and future Kenyonite | RBH 109 |
| Apr 29 | Musical Math Monday | Bob Milnikel, organizer | TBA |
Other activities and events of interest:
Wednesday, Mar. 20 (7:30pm): Performance by Arthur Benjamin at Wittenberg University.
Last semester's Math Monday schedule can be found here.
Department of Mathematics
Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio 43022
