Saturday Evening Lecture:
Proofs that Really Count
Harvey Mudd College
Abstract:
Mathematics is the science of patterns, and mathematicians attempt to
understand these patterns and discover new ones using various tools.
In this talk, we demonstrate that many number patterns, even very
complex ones, can be understood by simple counting arguments. You will
enjoy the magic of Fibonacci numbers, Lucas numbers, continued
fractions, and more. You can count on it!
This talk is based on research with Professor Jennifer Quinn and many,
many undergraduates.
