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Frank Morgan
(Williams College)

Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 7:30pm
Physics Building, Room 203

Soap bubbles continue to fascinate and confound mathematicians.
After a report on some recent breakthroughs, there will be a little guessing contest,
with demonstrations, explanations, and prizes.

No prerequisites...fifth graders and above are welcome.

Admission is free.

Frank Morgan studies optimal shapes and minimal surfaces. He has published over 100 articles and six books, including "Calculus Lite" and "The Math Chat Book," based on his live, call-in TV show and column. Founder of the NSF "SMALL" Undergraduate Research Project, inaugural winner of the Haimo National Teaching Award of the Mathematical Association of America, he is Atwell Professor of Mathematics at Williams College.

Those attending the talk can park near the UVa football stadium and walk through the Engineering School to get to the Physics building, which is on McCormick Road. Physics is building #41 on the map at:

http://www.virginia.edu/webmap/GMcCormickRoadArea.html

Another option is the Visitors Parking Garage, #8 on above map, though there is a small fee.


Sponsored by:
Institute of Mathematical Science, University of Virginia
ken5d @virginia.edu

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