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Natural Science & Mathematics Colloquium, Feb. 11

Schaefer Hall
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SH 106 - Lecture Hall
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Flyer for Natural Science and Mathematics Colloquium featuring Dr. Raymond Cheng, with a cartoon ant and event details for February 11th, 2026, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Join us for the first Natural Science and Mathematics Colloquium talk of the spring semester!

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Schaefer Hall 106 @ 4:45 p.m.

Raymond Cheng, Ph.D., 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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