Speaker: Siddhi Krishna (Columbia)
*Where and when: 4:30-5:30pm in ENGR 209
Title: Braids: What, How and Why
Abstract: Braids are one of my favorite objects within math — in addition to being really useful, they help unify many different areas of math, including algebra, topology, geometry, combinatorics, and more! In this talk, I’ll tell you a bit about what these objects are, how to think about them, and some places where they show up. No background will be assumed — all are welcome!
Undergraduates are especially encouraged to attend!
