Marshall University Mathematics Colloquium

 

 

Thursday, February 24, 4:00 P.M.

Smith Hall 509

 

 

Elmas Irmak

Michigan State University

 

Mapping Class Groups

 

 

Abstract: I will talk about the mapping class groups of compact, connected, orientable surfaces. I will discuss how combinatorics of different curve complexes on surfaces is used to study the algebraic structure of the mapping class groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snacks will be served.

 

 

 

Next Colloquium: Tuesday.