FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE LECTURE WED, MARCH 23 "DESCRIBING OBJECTS IN MORE THAN THREE DIMENSIONS" --- --- 7:30 PM FREE, BUT TICKETS REQUIRED Christopher Hacon, distinguished professor of mathematics at the U, will discuss how polynomial equations are used in a wide variety of disciplines, including chemistry, physics, economics, and social sciences during a free public lecture on March 23. The study of polynomial equations and their solutions is one of the oldest endeavors in mathematics, dating back to at least 500 B.C. Famous polynomial equations include quadratic equations, Pythagorean Triples, Fermat’s Last Theorem and Kepler’s First and Third Law of Planetary Motion. String theory predicts that our universe has an additional six dimensions whose shape is given by special solutions to polynomial equations (and are so small that they have not been observed yet). By using algebraic methods, significant progress has been made on this problem in recent years. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required to guarantee seating. Visit: http://www.science.utah.edu/outreach/frontiers.html to reserve tickets. (Reserve tickets online, then pick up at the event.) Additional non-ticketed seating will be available as needed. Click here for a campus map to the event: http://www.map.utah.edu/index.html?find=82. ----- James DeGooyer Development, Public Relations College of Science 1430 Presidents Cir. Rm. 220 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (801) 581-3124 -----