Mathematics Seminar Series
The Department of Mathematics Seminars celebrates the beauty, challenge, and relevance of mathematics, specifically aimed at students eager to discover innovative solutions. Our mission is to raise awareness of the fascinating aspects of math, providing an engaging platform for attendees to explore its mysteries and uncover its profound significance in everyday life. Join us for an inspiring journey into the world of mathematics and enhance your problem-solving skills!
Speakers and topics will be posted as they are confirmed, and are subject to change due to cancellations or other rescheduling needs.
Visit the department's calendar for details regarding all upcoming event dates.
Fall 2025
| Date | Speaker | Topic (links to .pdf flyer that automatically pull up) |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27 | Lee Badger, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Weber State University | Doomsday Cometh |
| 10/13 | Afshin Ghoreisi, Professor of Mathematics, Weber State University | The Tower of Hanoi and Its Power of Hanoi-ing Problem |
| 09/15 | Bei Wang Phillips, Associate Professor of Kahlert School of Computing and Adjunct Associate Professor of Mathematics, University of Utah | Topology of Artificial Neuron Activations in Deep Learning |
| 09/08 |
Greg Stoddard, MBA, MPH, Co-Director, Study Design and Biostatistics Center, University of Utah |
Using Math (statistics) & logic to make discoveries in any discipline |
Spring 2025
| Date | Speaker | Topic (links to .pdf flyer that automatically pull up) |
|---|---|---|
| 03/24 | Jody Reimer, Ph.D. from University of Utah | Long Transients & Sudden Shifts in Ecosystems |
| 02/03 | Henry Azubuike, Ph.D. from Kansas State University | Unimodular Roots of a Family of Trinomials |
| 01/29 | Marie Kramer, Ph.D. from Syracuse University | Graph Embeddings and Obstructions |
| 01/27 | Megan Fairchild, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University | Knots and Surfaces in Dimension Four |
| 01/24 | Abigail D'Ovidio Long, visiting professor, Connecticut College | Dynamical Systems Analysis of Population Models |
Fall 2024
| Date | Speaker | Topic (links to .pdf flyer that automatically pull up) |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21 | Alan Parry, associate professor and immediate past chair, Department of Mathematics, Utah Valley University | Do We Vote the Right Way? |
| 9/23 | Jishan Ahmed, professor of mathematics, Weber State University | The False Promise of ChatGPT: Uncovering the Truth Behind Large Language Models |
| 9/9 | John Stevens, professor and department head of mathematics and statistics, Utah State University | Graduate School: What/Why/How, including USU |
Past Seminars
| Date | Speaker | Topic (links to .pdf flyer that automatically pull up) |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2013 | Kenneth Golden, professor of mathematics, University of Utah | Mathematics and the Melting Polar Ice Caps |