Women in Mathematics Colloquium Series

Speaker: 
Teena Gerhardt (Michigan State University)
Topic: 
Invariants of rings via equivariant homotopy

Abstract:
Algebraic K-theory is an invariant of rings which illustrates a fascinating interplay between algebra and topology. Defined using topological tools, this invariant has important applications to algebraic geometry, number theory, and geometric topology. One fruitful approach to computing algebraic K-theory uses equivariant homotopy theory, a branch of algebraic topology which studies topological objects with a group action. In this talk I will give an introduction to algebraic K-theory and its applications, and talk about modern methods to compute algebraic K-theory.

Meeting ID: 933 2642 7847

Passcode: 831048

Event Date: 
September 24, 2020 - 3:30pm
Location: 
Online (Zoom)
Calendar Category: 
Colloquium