Student Commutative Algebra Date:  Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Location:  2866 East Hall (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM) Title:  Applications of Commutative Algebra: Integer Programming Abstract:   An integer programming problem is a type of optimization problem in which only integer solutions are allowed. Integer solutions are frequently required in applications, since it is not possible to schedule 4.8 airplanes to fly or to carry 50.6 boxes per order. In this talk we will explore these problems and see how tools from computational commutative algebra, such as Groebner bases, may be used to solve them. Speaker:  Sarah Mayes Institution:  University of Michigan 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.