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Random Walks and Recreational Mathematics

Name: 
Peter Kagey
Position: 
Undergraduate
School: 
Oregon State University
Talk Abstract: 
Recreational Mathematics in the style of Scientific American's Martin Gardner inspire mathematical curiosity and lead to some unexpected places. This accessible presentation will look at random walks on the plane, on the number line, and on connected graphs through the lenses of numerical analysis, combinatorics, and graph theory.
Talk Length: 
25
Talk Subject: 
Combinatorics