Alumni Weekend Mathematics

An exploration of the mathematical relationship between the number of squares in a cube and the maximum number of moves necessary to solve it resulting in an efficient algorithm for solving a cube that is in its worst-case state.

Host: Professor Mark Giesbrecht, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics 

Presenter: Erik Demaine (MMath '96, PhD '02), Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A short history of the University of Waterloo Rubik’s Cube Club and how to join the club.

Hosts: Michael Shao (BCS '14), Chris Quattrociocchi (BSc '14) and Sarah Strong (BMath '15)

BREAKOUT ROOM 1 - Introduction to Cubing for Beginners

Algorithms and methods for people who have never solved a Rubik's Cube.

Host: Sarah Strong (BMath '15)

BREAKOUT ROOM 2 - Step up your Game – Tips and Tricks for Intermediate Speedcubers

Intermediate methods for cubers who have mastered a basic method.

Host: Michael Shao (BCS '14)

BREAKOUT ROOM 3 - You’ve Got Game – Secrets to Advanced Speedcubing

Advanced methods to solve cubes with extremely low move counts and times.

Hosts: Bill Wang (BMath '21), Kevin Matthews (BMath '16)

Professor Mark Giesbrecht, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics will present his closing remarks.