Commutative Algebra Date:  Thursday, January 31, 2013 Location:  3096 East Hall (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM) Title:  Laurent Polynomials and Eulerian Numbers Abstract:   Prompted by a question of Sturmfels, we show a surprising connection between the Eulerian numbers and Laurent polynomials whose powers have a zero constant term. We will discuss the proof, which involves multigraded commutative algebra and toric geometry, as well as several natural follow-up questions. Speaker:  Daniel Erman 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.