Knots are a part of our everyday lives, from twisted strands of DNA, to shoelaces, braided hair, and the inevitable tangle of computer cords. Mathematics offers an insight into the structure and complexity of everyday knots and provides tools to tell them apart. Starting with pieces of string, we will explore the study of knots and how it ties together various fields of mathematics. No background knowledge is assumed.
David Freund
Cornell University
Monday, October 23, 4pm in Williams 320
Lite refreshments will be served.
sponsored by the Math Department Colloquium series. Contact: tgalanthay@ithaca.edu - Ted Galanthay