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2008 Parsons Lecture

 

Mathematical Modeling in Biology:
What is it? And how is it useful?

by
Dr. Mary Lou Zeeman

Thursday, April 10 at 7pm in Lipinsky Auditorium

Abstract:

We will describe some of the ways that math can be harnessed to dive into biological mysteries.
For example: What happens when three species compete for the same resources? What's the best way to preserve a species? Why do diseases come in cycles?