This event is in the past.It took place on June 4, 2026 at University of Michigan.





Combinatorial Optimization Problems Arising from Graph-Based Models
June 4 at 2pm
Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor
🎓Open to the public, no math background required to attend
📊Covers influence maximization, ranking, and redistricting problems
⏰2-hour presentation with Q&A expected
Explore how graph theory shapes everything from social media influence to fair voting districts. This free dissertation defense unpacks three real-world optimization problems that turn abstract math into practical solutions.
Academic research talk
Graph theory focus
Free public lecture
Advanced mathematics





Combinatorial Optimization Problems Arising from Graph-Based Models
June 4 at 2pm
Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor
🎓Open to the public, no math background required to attend
📊Covers influence maximization, ranking, and redistricting problems
⏰2-hour presentation with Q&A expected
Explore how graph theory shapes everything from social media influence to fair voting districts. This free dissertation defense unpacks three real-world optimization problems that turn abstract math into practical solutions.
Academic research talk
Graph theory focus
Free public lecture
Advanced mathematics