This event is in the past.It took place on May 27, 2026 at East Hall.
Educational Talk
Educational TalkThe 15 Puzzle isn't just a coffee table distraction: it's a gateway to homological stability. This colloquium traces how sliding numbered squares in expanding rectangles connects to deep topological questions about configuration spaces.
academic colloquium
advanced mathematics
topology focus
puzzle-inspired math
Tips
🧮brush up on basic homology concepts beforehand
📍East Hall B844 — check campus maps for parking
Colloquium: The 15 Puzzle and homological stability in the space direction
Burns Park
Educational TalkEducational TalkThe 15 Puzzle isn't just a coffee table distraction: it's a gateway to homological stability. This colloquium traces how sliding numbered squares in expanding rectangles connects to deep topological questions about configuration spaces.
academic colloquium
advanced mathematics
topology focus
puzzle-inspired math
Tips
🧮brush up on basic homology concepts beforehand
📍East Hall B844 — check campus maps for parking
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