2023-24 Department of Mathematics and Statistics Events



 

March 2024

Saturday
Mar. 2
2:30-4 pm
PS 112

Math Circle at FAU

Welcome to Math Circle!  The main purpose of the circle is to have fun with mathematics while learning something in the process. We will be discussing and solving problems, having friendly competitions, playing mathematical games. The purpose of this circle is to amplify the mathematical knowledge of students who like math, and do it in a fun way, we will also look at some AMC problems, and see how what was seen in the circle applies. We will be meeting every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, September 23, 2023.

It is important to emphasize what these circle meetings are NOT. They are not classes or lectures. Students are free to walk about and talk.

Source of the Problems:  The majority of problems will come from very diverse sources, old AMC competitions, the Moscow Math Circle Problem book, historical sources (for example Fibonacci's Liber Abaci), etc. A few will be made up by us. Sources will not usually be credited but credits will be revealed upon request, if we know the source.

Registration is FREE!    Register Here for Fall, 2024 Math Circles

March 4-8
Student Union

Fifty-fifth Southeastern International Conference on Combinatorics, Graph Theory, and Computing

For more information, please contact Dr. Maria Provost: mprovost@fau.edu

Saturday
March 9

FAU Math Day - Register Here!

Join us for Math Day!  Participants can expect exciting competitions and instructive lectures designed to please everybody who loves mathematics, who is contemplating a career in mathematics or science, or who already is pursuing such a career. If you are a high school student who likes and enjoys mathematics come for a day of excitement and fun, with a chance to win prizes and to learn more about mathematics. If you are a teacher, come to see your students compete and to meet your college colleagues. Math Day is an opportunity for high school mathematics faculty and mathematically inclined students of schools in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin and Dade counties, and for math faculty and students at Florida Atlantic University to get together, get to know each other, and share their appreciation of mathematics.

Speaker:  Dr. Francis Motta, Florida Atlantic University

Title: Unveiling Nature's Mysteries: Exploring the Intersection of Math and Biology 

Abstract: Mathematics is built on logic and proof, while biology is an observational science; there's no proof, only evidence. So, what can mathematicians do to help biologists and vice versa? Join us on a journey where mathematics meets biology that reveals the profound synergy between these seemingly disparate fields. 

From understanding the curious and elegant patterns in nature's designs, to developing ways to use principles of life to tackle fundamentally important questions in human health, mathematical thinking is needed to elucidate fascinating observations about living things, now more than ever. From predicting how quickly an infectious disease will move through a population, to designing never-before-seen proteins that perform specific functions, to explaining the complex dance of biological molecules underlying many dynamic phenomena.  In this talk we'll showcase the power of the language of mathematics to describe and decode some of the mysteries of the natural world.

We will also highlight exciting new opportunities at Florida Atlantic University to study the burgeoning science at the intersection of mathematics and biology as we embark on a mathematical exploration to illuminate the beauty and complexity of life itself.

Monday
March 11
10:00 am
SE 215
ZOOM

Crypto Café

Speaker:  Jason LeGrow, Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech

Title: Post-Quantum Blind Signatures from Group Actions

Abstract: Blind signatures are a kind of cryptographic scheme which allows a User to receive a Signer’s signature on a message, in such a way that the message is not revealed to the Signer. Blind signatures can be used in many applications, such as a electronic voting and anonymous purchasing. To resist attacks by quantum computers, we must design blind signature schemes based on computational problems which are believed to be hard for quantum computers: so-called post-quantum protocols. I will discuss techniques for constructing post-quantum blind signatures from cryptographic group actions in the setting of isogeny-based cryptography and code-based cryptography.

Video Recording

Thursday
March 14
11:00 am
SE 215

Analysis and Applications Seminar 

Speaker: Adam Zaidan, Florida Atlantic University

Title: Parameterization Methods for Delay Maps

Abstract: This presentation will cover computational methods to parameterize invariant sets for a class of delay-differential equations that can be transformed into infinite-dimensional compact maps on Banach spaces. Specifically, we will study the dynamics of these maps and cover algorithms to approximate invariant sets such as invariant circles and unstable manifolds associated with fixed points and invariant circles. The parameterization methods will take the form of root-finding problems in infinite-dimensional Banach spaces, allowing us to use Newton's method to find numerical approximations of these invariant sets. The compactness of these delay maps allows us to easily implement these methods on a computer. Implementations of these parameterization methods are done in the Julia language.

Thursday
March 14
4:00 pm
SE 319B

Pi Day

Join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for Pi Day!  This annual celebration of Pi will feature a contest for Pi memorization, fun games, discussions about pi, food, refreshments, and of course, and lots of pie eating!

We hope to see you there!  FLYER

Saturday Mar. 16
2:30-4 pm
PS 112

Math Circle at FAU

Welcome to Math Circle!  The main purpose of the circle is to have fun with mathematics while learning something in the process. We will be discussing and solving problems, having friendly competitions, playing mathematical games. The purpose of this circle is to amplify the mathematical knowledge of students who like math, and do it in a fun way, we will also look at some AMC problems, and see how what was seen in the circle applies. We will be meeting every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, September 23, 2023.

It is important to emphasize what these circle meetings are NOT. They are not classes or lectures. Students are free to walk about and talk.

Source of the Problems:  The majority of problems will come from very diverse sources, old AMC competitions, the Moscow Math Circle Problem book, historical sources (for example Fibonacci's Liber Abaci), etc. A few will be made up by us. Sources will not usually be credited but credits will be revealed upon request, if we know the source.

Registration is FREE!    Register Here for Fall, 2024 Math Circles

Monday
Mar. 18
10:00 am
SE 215

Crypto Café

Join the faculty and students of Cryptography for a biweekly reading seminar on multi-party computations.

Wednesday
March 20
5:00 PM
SE 215

FAU Math Club

Join your friends and other math enthusiasts at FAU's Math Club events!  The purpose of our Club is to improve academic ability, spread awareness of mathematics’ importance, and share a passion for all fields of mathematics!

The club is open to all majors and all math backgrounds. Activities at the club will include:

  • Discussion of mathematics’ applications and importance.
  • Study sessions for mathematical concepts.
  • Group problem solving of math problems from a variety of fields, including set theory, algebra, geometry, topology, and more.
  • Presentation of exciting mathematical research and concepts.
  • Discussions on graduate school and employment

Snacks are always available!  See you there!

Monday
March 25
10:00 am
SE 215
ZOOM

Crypto Café

Speaker: Xinxin Fan, IoTeX

Title : Zero-Knowledge Proofs - An Industry Perspective

Abstract : Driven by the rapid growth of blockchain and web3, zero-knowledge proofs have gained considerable development during the past few years. In this talk, I will give a state-of-the-art overview of zero-knowledge proofs and their potential use cases from an industry perspective and highlight a number of research challenges that need to be further investigated.   

Bio: Dr. Xinxin Fan is the Head of Cryptography at IoTeX, a Silicon Valley-based technology platform that empowers the emerging machine economy with innovative combination of blockchain and IoT. He is responsible for directing the company’s strategy and product roadmaps as well as developing the core technologies and IP portfolio. Before joining IoTeX, he was a senior research engineer of the Security and Privacy Group at Bosch Research Technology Center North America. Dr. Xinxin Fan received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2010. He has published 60+ referred research papers in top-tier journals, conferences and workshops in the areas of cryptography and information security and is an inventor of 17 patent filings for innovative information security and privacy-enhancing technologies. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)^2 and a (co-)chair of IEEE P2418.1 and IEEE P2958 standards working groups.

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Thursday
March 28
5:00 PM
SE 215

FAU Math Club

Join your friends and other math enthusiasts at FAU's Math Club events!  The purpose of our Club is to improve academic ability, spread awareness of mathematics’ importance, and share a passion for all fields of mathematics!

The club is open to all majors and all math backgrounds. Activities at the club will include:

  • Discussion of mathematics’ applications and importance.
  • Study sessions for mathematical concepts.
  • Group problem solving of math problems from a variety of fields, including set theory, algebra, geometry, topology, and more.
  • Presentation of exciting mathematical research and concepts.
  • Discussions on graduate school and employment

Snacks are always available!  See you there!

Saturday Mar. 30
2:30-4 pm
PS 112

Math Circle at FAU

Welcome to Math Circle!  The main purpose of the circle is to have fun with mathematics while learning something in the process. We will be discussing and solving problems, having friendly competitions, playing mathematical games. The purpose of this circle is to amplify the mathematical knowledge of students who like math, and do it in a fun way, we will also look at some AMC problems, and see how what was seen in the circle applies. We will be meeting every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, September 23, 2023.

It is important to emphasize what these circle meetings are NOT. They are not classes or lectures. Students are free to walk about and talk.

Source of the Problems:  The majority of problems will come from very diverse sources, old AMC competitions, the Moscow Math Circle Problem book, historical sources (for example Fibonacci's Liber Abaci), etc. A few will be made up by us. Sources will not usually be credited but credits will be revealed upon request, if we know the source.

Registration is FREE!    Register Here for Fall, 2024 Math Circles

 

April, 2024

Monday
April 1
10:00 am
SE 215

Crypto Café

Join the faculty and students of Cryptography for a biweekly reading seminar on multi-party computations.

Wednesday
April 3
5:00 PM
SE 215

FAU Math Club

Join your friends and other math enthusiasts at FAU's Math Club events!  The purpose of our Club is to improve academic ability, spread awareness of mathematics’ importance, and share a passion for all fields of mathematics!

The club is open to all majors and all math backgrounds. Activities at the club will include:

  • Discussion of mathematics’ applications and importance.
  • Study sessions for mathematical concepts.
  • Group problem solving of math problems from a variety of fields, including set theory, algebra, geometry, topology, and more.
  • Presentation of exciting mathematical research and concepts.
  • Discussions on graduate school and employment

Snacks are always available!  See you there!

Saturday 
April 6
2:30-4 pm
PS 112

Math Circle at FAU

Welcome to Math Circle!  The main purpose of the circle is to have fun with mathematics while learning something in the process. We will be discussing and solving problems, having friendly competitions, playing mathematical games. The purpose of this circle is to amplify the mathematical knowledge of students who like math, and do it in a fun way, we will also look at some AMC problems, and see how what was seen in the circle applies. We will be meeting every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, September 23, 2023.

It is important to emphasize what these circle meetings are NOT. They are not classes or lectures. Students are free to walk about and talk.

Source of the Problems:  The majority of problems will come from very diverse sources, old AMC competitions, the Moscow Math Circle Problem book, historical sources (for example Fibonacci's Liber Abaci), etc. A few will be made up by us. Sources will not usually be credited but credits will be revealed upon request, if we know the source.

Registration is FREE!    Register Here for Fall, 2024 Math Circles

Monday
April 8
10:00 am
SE 215
Zoom

Crypto Café

Speaker:  TBA

Title:  TBA

Abstract:  TBA

Thursday
April 11
5:00 PM
SE 215

FAU Math Club

Join your friends and other math enthusiasts at FAU's Math Club events!  The purpose of our Club is to improve academic ability, spread awareness of mathematics’ importance, and share a passion for all fields of mathematics!

The club is open to all majors and all math backgrounds. Activities at the club will include:

  • Discussion of mathematics’ applications and importance.
  • Study sessions for mathematical concepts.
  • Group problem solving of math problems from a variety of fields, including set theory, algebra, geometry, topology, and more.
  • Presentation of exciting mathematical research and concepts.
  • Discussions on graduate school and employment

Snacks are always available!  See you there!

Saturday 
April 13
2:30-4 pm
PS 112

Math Circle at FAU

Welcome to Math Circle!  The main purpose of the circle is to have fun with mathematics while learning something in the process. We will be discussing and solving problems, having friendly competitions, playing mathematical games. The purpose of this circle is to amplify the mathematical knowledge of students who like math, and do it in a fun way, we will also look at some AMC problems, and see how what was seen in the circle applies. We will be meeting every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, September 23, 2023.

It is important to emphasize what these circle meetings are NOT. They are not classes or lectures. Students are free to walk about and talk.

Source of the Problems:  The majority of problems will come from very diverse sources, old AMC competitions, the Moscow Math Circle Problem book, historical sources (for example Fibonacci's Liber Abaci), etc. A few will be made up by us. Sources will not usually be credited but credits will be revealed upon request, if we know the source.

Registration is FREE!    Register Here for Fall, 2024 Math Circles

Monday
April 15
10:00 am
SE 215

Crypto Café

Join the faculty and students of Cryptography for a biweekly reading seminar on multi-party computations.

Wednesday
April 17
5:00 PM
SE 215

FAU Math Club

Join your friends and other math enthusiasts at FAU's Math Club events!  The purpose of our Club is to improve academic ability, spread awareness of mathematics’ importance, and share a passion for all fields of mathematics!

The club is open to all majors and all math backgrounds. Activities at the club will include:

  • Discussion of mathematics’ applications and importance.
  • Study sessions for mathematical concepts.
  • Group problem solving of math problems from a variety of fields, including set theory, algebra, geometry, topology, and more.
  • Presentation of exciting mathematical research and concepts.
  • Discussions on graduate school and employment

Snacks are always available!  See you there!

Monday
April 22
10:00 am
SE 215
ZOOM

Crypto Café

Speaker:  TBA

Title:  TBA

Abstract:  TBA

Wednesday
April 25
5:00 PM
SE 215

FAU Math Club

Join your friends and other math enthusiasts at FAU's Math Club events!  The purpose of our Club is to improve academic ability, spread awareness of mathematics’ importance, and share a passion for all fields of mathematics!

The club is open to all majors and all math backgrounds. Activities at the club will include:

  • Discussion of mathematics’ applications and importance.
  • Study sessions for mathematical concepts.
  • Group problem solving of math problems from a variety of fields, including set theory, algebra, geometry, topology, and more.
  • Presentation of exciting mathematical research and concepts.
  • Discussions on graduate school and employment

Snacks are always available!  See you there!

Saturday 
April 27
2:30-4 pm
PS 112

Math Circle at FAU

Welcome to Math Circle!  The main purpose of the circle is to have fun with mathematics while learning something in the process. We will be discussing and solving problems, having friendly competitions, playing mathematical games. The purpose of this circle is to amplify the mathematical knowledge of students who like math, and do it in a fun way, we will also look at some AMC problems, and see how what was seen in the circle applies. We will be meeting every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, September 23, 2023.

It is important to emphasize what these circle meetings are NOT. They are not classes or lectures. Students are free to walk about and talk.

Source of the Problems:  The majority of problems will come from very diverse sources, old AMC competitions, the Moscow Math Circle Problem book, historical sources (for example Fibonacci's Liber Abaci), etc. A few will be made up by us. Sources will not usually be credited but credits will be revealed upon request, if we know the source.

Registration is FREE!    Register Here for Fall, 2024 Math Circles

Monday
April 29
10:00 am
Se 215

Crypto Café

Join the faculty and students of Cryptography for a biweekly reading seminar on multi-party computations.

 

May, 2024

Saturday May, 11
2:30-4 pm
PS 112

Math Circle at FAU

Welcome to Math Circle!  The main purpose of the circle is to have fun with mathematics while learning something in the process. We will be discussing and solving problems, having friendly competitions, playing mathematical games. The purpose of this circle is to amplify the mathematical knowledge of students who like math, and do it in a fun way, we will also look at some AMC problems, and see how what was seen in the circle applies. We will be meeting every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, September 23, 2023.

It is important to emphasize what these circle meetings are NOT. They are not classes or lectures. Students are free to walk about and talk.

Source of the Problems:  The majority of problems will come from very diverse sources, old AMC competitions, the Moscow Math Circle Problem book, historical sources (for example Fibonacci's Liber Abaci), etc. A few will be made up by us. Sources will not usually be credited but credits will be revealed upon request, if we know the source.

Registration is FREE!    Register Here for Fall, 2024 Math Circles

 

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