Session: Abstract Algebra Research Topics for Undergraduates (2015 SACNAS National Conference)

Thursday, October 29, 2015: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM

National Harbor 11 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)

Chairs:

Shannon Talbott, PhD, Assistant Professor, Moravian College and Pamela Harris, PhD, Assistant Professor, United States Military Academy

Description: Did you take abstract algebra? Are you wondering what you can do with what you learned? Presenters will focus on research topics in abstract algebra that are accessible to undergraduates. Topics such as these will provide you with ideas on research you may undertake as capstone projects or undergraduate theses.

10:15 AM

Benford's Law: Why the IRS Cares about Algebra and Number Theory (and why you should too!)
Steven J. Miller, PhD , Associate Professor , Williams College

10:15 AM

Zero-Sum Sequences and Davenport Constants
Helen Grundman, PhD , Professor , Bryn Mawr College

10:35 AM

Using Abstract Algebra to Efficiently Dominate Grid Graphs
Erik Insko, PhD , Assistant Professor , Florida Gulf Coast University

10:55 AM

Spec Graphs: Looking at Prime Spectra of Rings through Graphs
Christina Eubanks-Turner, PhD , Assistant Professor , Loyola Marymount University

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