Dean Raskind's colloquium talk: Algebraic K-theory and Calabi-Yau Manifolds

Our new dean, Wayne Raskind, who is also the newest member of our department, will give a colloquium talk Monday, September 24, at 2:45 p.m. in 171 Education, on the topic "Algebraic K-theory and Calabi-Yau Manifolds."

The university's news item about his appointment serves as a quick introduction to his career and interests, and the Provost's office provides a biography.

His research interests include algebraic geometry, number theory, algebraic K-theory, partial differential equations, cryptography and mathematics education.