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Join us for the first Natural Science and Mathematics Colloquium talk of the spring semester!
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Schaefer Hall 106 @ 4:45 p.m.
Dr. Raymond Cheng of Old Dominion University will be visiting and providing a seminar that bridges mathematics and animal behavior. Abstract: After covering some historical background, we will review Buffon’s Needle problem, along with some variations, including Buffon’s Noodle. We will then examine a connection to the behavior of ants.
Seminar Title: Buffon’s Needle and How the Ants Go Marching Home
This event is free and open to the public. It is meant for a general audience. If you are an instructor, please announce it to your students.
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