Student Algebraic Geometry Date:  Monday, February 25, 2013 Location:  4088 East Hall (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM) Title:  Introduction to Toric Variety Invariants from Algebraic Topology Abstract:   The explicit, hands-on, combinatorial nature of a toric variety makes it possible to access some of its topological invariants. In this talk we will introduce toric varieties and compute their fundamental groups and euler characteristics from the information in their fans. For example, we will exhibit a complex algebraic variety which has torsion fundamental group. Speaker:  David Stapleton Institution:  UM Event Organizer:        Edit this event (login required). Add new event (login required). For access requests and instructions, contact math-webmaster@umich.edu Back to previous page Back to UM Math seminars/events page.