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Seminars in Combinatorics and Optimization

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Mike Cummings-Introduction, ∆-complexes, and simplicial homology

Speaker: Mike Cummings
Affiliation: University of Waterloo
Location: MC 6029

Abstract: This term we are running a learning seminar on homology and cohomology, following Chapters 2 and 3 of Hatcher.  In this first meeting, we will briefly talk about our plans for the seminar, and then will jump right into simplicial homology. All are welcome!