Title — Braids: What, How and Why

Dr. Siddhi Krishna

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!