January 31, 2025
To be held at ESB 2012 and on Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/68285564037?pwd=R2ZpLy9uc2pUYldHT3laK3orakg0dz09
Meeting ID: 682 8556 4037
Passcode: 636252
Reception and refreshments at 14:30 in the PIMS Lounge (ESB 4th floor).
The theory of matroids originated in linear algebra and graph theory, and has deep connections with many other areas, including field theory, matching theory, submodular optimization, Lie combinatorics, and total positivity. Matroids capture the combinatorial essence that these different settings share.
In recent years, the (classical, polyhedral, algebraic, and tropical) geometric roots of the field have grown much deeper, bearing new fruits. My talk will survey some recent successes.
The presentation will assume no previous knowledge of matroids. I will discuss joint work with many people, including Graham Denham, June Huh, and Carly Klivans.
Event Details
January 31, 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
ESB 2012 and Zoom
, , CA