Speaker: Victor Reiner, University of Minnesota
Title: Algebraic combinatorics -- using algebra to help one count
Abstract: This talk will try to illustrate by example, how occasionally a small amount of algebra (e.g. linear and multilinear algebra) helps one understand questions arising in enumeration. No previous background in combinatorics will be assumed.
Time: Friday, January 29, 2010, 3:30-4:20 p.m.Place: Science and Technology Building I, Room 242
Refreshments will be served before the talk at 3:00 p.m. in Room 222.
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