At a glance
TDA
Topological data analysis (TDA) is a young and quickly-developing research area at the intersection of math, statistics, and computer science, which seeks to use topology to discern structure in complex data.
When and Where
Dates: June 12-16, 2017
Location: Macalaster College in St. Paul, MN
Format
The conference will consist of ten lectures by Vin de Silva, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Pomona College, as well as breakout sessions for collaboration and hands-on lab sessions involving TDA software.
Purpose
This conference seeks to equip attendees with the theoretical framework and practical tools of TDA, fostering new collaborations in TDA, especially among faculty at liberal arts institutions.
Organizers
Vin de Silva
Principal Lecturer
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Pomona College
Lori Ziegelmeier
Organizer
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Macalaster College
Matt Richey
Organizer
Professor of Mathematics, St. Olaf College
Matthew Wright
Organizer
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics, St. Olaf College