Virginia Tech · Undergraduate Mathematics
ROOTS brings research, ideas, and mathematical careers into view through talks designed for curious undergraduates.
Ideas connect here.
About ROOTS
ROOTS stands for Research Opportunities and Outlook Talks for Students.
ROOTS is an undergraduate mathematics seminar at Virginia Tech that introduces students to research and developments in higher mathematics through accessible, engaging talks.
ROOTS welcomes students of all backgrounds and experience levels and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
Students from mathematics, CMDA, computer science, engineering, and related fields are welcome. Speakers may include faculty, graduate students, professionals in industry, and undergraduates themselves.
Upcoming talk
Prof. Nicole Abaid
Department of Mathematics, Virginia Tech
We will discuss the phenomenon of collective motion in animal groups, why someone would want to model it, what modeling choices can be made, and how data can be used to inform or validate a model.
Pizza will be provided.
Archive
Past talk
Andreas Deuchert
An introductory talk to bosonic many-particle systems, covering their physics, their rigorous mathematical description, recent results, and open questions.
People
ROOTS
The organizing team selects topics, coordinates speakers, and connects the seminar with students across Virginia Tech.
Participate
Interested in giving a talk? Complete the speaker interest form. You can also recommend a speaker or help shape the program by reaching out to the ROOTS organizing team or the Virginia Tech Math Club board.
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