Math/Stats Department Colloquium by Crosby Fish '10. Benford's Law states that in many natural sets of data, the leading digits are distributed in a surprisingly non-uniform way. This talk will investigate difference equations as a way of gaining insight into the properties behind Benford's Law. We will then discuss its limitations, and close by describing some of its applications.
International Colloquium with Ann-Cathrin Jungar, Research Scholar and Visiting Professor of Political Science. Jungar has studied the repercussions of the EU on the states in Europe and has taken a particular interest in the roles of national parliaments in internationalized political processes. She is currently leading the multidisciplinary project "New voices, old roots" on populism in the enlarged Europe.
Lecture by Dr. Nancy Rabalais of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium. Sponsored by the Geosciences Dept. Class of '60's Lecture Program.
Lunchtime recital series featuring student and faculty performers. Presented by the Department of Music. All are invited to bring a lunch and listen to classical, jazz and world music. Seating is on the stage of Chapin Hall.
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