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Mathematics Department Colloquium Series

The Mathematics Department established the Mathematics Department Colloquium Series through a Faculty Development Grant in 1999 to provide a place to discuss new research in Mathematics. Speakers for the series come from both inside the UTC Department of Mathematics as well as guest speakers from other institutions. The Colloquium Series meets periodically throughout the year.

Upcoming Colloquium Talks

Xiunan Wang

Date/Time: Fri., Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lupton 393
Title: Impact of water flow on schistosomiasis transmission: Insights from a reaction-advection-diffusion model
Abstract: Water flow plays a crucial role in disease transmission; however, it is often overlooked in traditional models of schistosomiasis. In this presentation, we use a reaction-advection-diffusion model to capture the complexities of water flow, seasonality, and spatial variation in schistosomiasis dynamics. We obtain the threshold-type result in terms of he basic reproduction ratio and show how faster water flows can actually help reduce the spread of the disease, offering a clear explanation for why schistosomiasis is more revalent in areas with slow-moving waters. Our findings emphasize the importance of incorporating these factors into disease modeling and suggest new strategies for controlling chistosomiasis in regions where it remains a significant public health threat.

Brian Choi

Date/Time: Fri., Nov. 7 at TBA
Location: TBA
Title: TBA
Abstract: TBA

Wilhelm Treschow

Date/Time: Fri., Nov. 14 at TBA
Location: TBA
Title: TBA
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