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Dr. Arthur Benjamin

Arthur Benjamin earned his B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon U and his PhD in Mathematical Sciences from Johns Hopkins University. Since 1989, he has taught at Harvey Mudd College , where he is currently Professor of Mathematics . He has served as Editor of the Spectrum book series for MAA, and currently serves on the editorial board of Mathematics Magazine, the UMAP Journal, and the Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library.  In 2000, he received the MAA's Haimo Award for Distinguished Teaching.  Aside from his research interests in combinatorics and game theory, he enjoys tournament backgammon, racing calculators, and performing magic.

Abstract:
We explore some magical properties of Fibonacci numbers, and a combinatorial interpretation of them which reveals most of their hidden secrets.

It is easy to show that the number of ways to tile a 1-by-n board with squares and dominoes is the nth Fibonacci number f_n where f ₁=1 and f₂=2. It is less well-known that the number of ways to tile a 1-by-n bracelet with squares and dominoes is the nth Lucas number. In fact, similar combinatorial interpretations can be given for all positive Fibonacci-like sequences as well as to the numerators and denominators of all finite simple continued fractions. Armed with these interpretations, and the occasional use of probability, many beautiful identities of number theory can be viewed as stories that are "recounted'' in two different ways. (This talk is based on joint work with Jennifer Quinn and Francis Su.)

The Moravian College chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon invites you to the sixteenth annual MORAVIAN COLLEGE STUDENT MATHEMATICS CONFERENCE on February 23, 2002, a unique opportunity for undergraduate students in the Tri-State area to meet and discuss mathematics.  The day begins with a lively invited address, which is followed by a program devoted to student talks in the fields of mathematics, statistics, operations research, and computing.

Our invited speaker will be Arthur Benjamin , Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College .  He will speak on "Proofs That Really Count!"

We hope that you will choose to attend, either to give a talk or just to listen.  It is a great chance to socialize with students and faculty from throughout the Tri-State area.  The conference, to be held in the HUB and Collier Hall of Science , will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m.

We are looking for undergraduate students interested in giving talks at the conference.  The talks should be either 15 or 25 minutes in length and may be on any topic related to MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS, OPERATIONS RESEARCH, or COMPUTING.  Possibilities would include the following:
 

• Student research projects (honors, independent study, etc.)
• Topics not usually covered in standard courses (could be done in survey fashion)
• Class projects
• Field studies
• Interesting problems or applications
• Summer jobs

If you are interested in giving a talk, please contact Dr. Doris Schattschneider (schattdo@moravian.edu ).  We need a title, time of presentation (15 or 25 minutes), and an abstract of approximately 50 words by no later than February 11, 2001.
 
 

Tentative Schedule:
 

9:00 a.m.	Registration in the lobby of Collier Hall of Science (#11 on the map of the main campus) coffee, hot chocolate, doughnuts
9:30 a.m.	Welcome address by Dean Curt Keim.
9:40 a.m.	Arthur Benjamin, Proofs That Really Count
10:35 a.m.	LVAIC Math Competition Award Presentation
10:50 a.m.	Student Talks
12:05 p.m.	Lunch
1:10-4:05 p.m.	Student Talks

Lunch: There will be a buffet lunch. The cost will be $7.50 for those who preregister and, if still available, $10.00 for those who register the day of the conference. Student speakers will receive complimentary lunches. Luncheon reservations are guaranteed for anyone registering by February 11, 2001.  We may have to limit the number of reservations accepted after that date. However, that limit would apply only to the luncheon, not to attendance at the conference sessions.

Parking: Since on-street parking is usually taken, we suggest that you use the West Locust Street lot (across Main Street and due west of Collier Hall of Science).

Directions to Moravian College :

Preregistration deadline: February 11, 2001

Inquiries: Doris Schattschneider, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science , Moravian College , 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650. Phone: 610-861-1373; Fax: 610-861-1462; E-mail: schattdo@moravian.edu

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