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Dice, Stamps, and Counting: Putting Polynomials to Work with Brian Hopkins

Come on, lucky 7! Is it possible to label two dice differently and still get the same results as normal dice? And if you have only four-cent and seven-cent stamps, what different totals can you make? How can polynomials help with these kinds of questions?  Join mathematician Brian Hopkins as we explore generating functions (a way to count using polynomials) to solve these problems and more.

Special introduction by Tony-nominated actress Kathleen Chalfant, winner of the 2018 Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Light refreshments will be served after the 4:00 pm session and at 6:30 in advance of the second session.

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When: Wed., Feb. 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Where: Museum of Mathematics
11 E. 26th St.
212-542-0566
Price: Free
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Come on, lucky 7! Is it possible to label two dice differently and still get the same results as normal dice? And if you have only four-cent and seven-cent stamps, what different totals can you make? How can polynomials help with these kinds of questions?  Join mathematician Brian Hopkins as we explore generating functions (a way to count using polynomials) to solve these problems and more.

Special introduction by Tony-nominated actress Kathleen Chalfant, winner of the 2018 Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Light refreshments will be served after the 4:00 pm session and at 6:30 in advance of the second session.

Register for the 4:00 pm session
Register for the 7:00 pm session

Buy tickets/get more info now