African-American Mathematics: A Thread Through History

Eighth in the Annual Series of Symposia
"Without Number: Mathematics and Culture"

Saturday, April 28, 2007
Boston University, CAS Building (College of Arts and Science) Room B12
685-725 Commonwealth Avenue

Showcasing the work of African-American Students 10:00-10:45 am

John Belcher, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Boston University, and James A. Murrell, Suffolk University

Faculty Sponsor: Emma Previato, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Boston University

Title: Group Theory, L-systems, and African Rhythmic Structure

Eleanor Holder, Kifilu Kadri, Andre Robinson, Prelas Toyo, Patrice N. Williams

Faculty Sponsor: Terrence Richard Blackman, Department of Mathematics, Medgar Evers College, CUNY

Title: The Birthday Problem
and
Perspective: Medgar Evers and its Mathematics Department

Students of Health Careers Academy, Boston Public Schools charter school

Faculty Sponsor: Seth Baum, Department of Mathematics, Northeastern University

Title: Science Fair Projects