From malaria to ChatGPT: the birth and strange life of the random walk
Event Start:
2025-05-27T13:00:00
Event End:
2025-05-27T14:00:00
Event Information:
The UBC Department of Mathematics is pleased to announce the Niven & Hugh Morris Lecture, taking place tomorrow (May 27, 2025), in GEOG 100 at UBC.
Abstract:
This engaging public talk will explore the fascinating history and surprising applications of random walks - from mosquito control in the early 20th century to their role in modern artificial intelligence. Dr. Ellenberg is an acclaimed mathematician, author, and speaker known for making complex ideas accessible and inspiring.
Event Location:
GEOG 100
Speaker:
Dr. Jordan Ellenberg, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Event Start:
2025-05-27T13:00:00
Event End:
2025-05-27T14:00:00
From malaria to ChatGPT: the birth and strange life of the random walk
Event Information:
The UBC Department of Mathematics is pleased to announce the Niven & Hugh Morris Lecture, taking place tomorrow (May 27, 2025), in GEOG 100 at UBC.
Abstract:
This engaging public talk will explore the fascinating history and surprising applications of random walks - from mosquito control in the early 20th century to their role in modern artificial intelligence. Dr. Ellenberg is an acclaimed mathematician, author, and speaker known for making complex ideas accessible and inspiring.
Event Location:
GEOG 100