GAUSS Seminar

Speaker:

Ethan Rooke

Topic:

Numbers and Games

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Abstract:

This talk will focus itself on games. Some basic games will be introduced and their strategies analyzed. We will scratch the surface of combinatorial game theory, a lovely, playful, and often overlooked branch of mathematics. In the process we will stumble upon the surreal numbers and explore the very nature of “numbers”. This talk will be accessible for all audiences. There is no prerequisite knowledge needed, just an open mind.

Meeting ID: 931 9296 4149 | Password: GAUSS

We will have milk and cookies! Remember to bring your own mugs.

Event Date:

November 2, 2021 - 3:30pm to 4:20pm

Location:

SH 176 and Online (See url)

URL:

https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/93192964149

Host:

Praneel Samanta & Nitesh Mathur

Calendar Category:

Seminar

Seminar Category:

GAUSS