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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Dynamics seminar: Dynamics of the Secant Method and Other Monomial-Type Maps
DESCRIPTION:We discuss the secant method\, a root-finding algorithm alternative to Newton’s method. Given a rational map f : P^1 -> P^1\, the secant method yields a dynamical system Sf on P^1 x P^1 (minus a finite indeterminacy locus). If r in C is a simple root of f\, then the point (r\, r) is an attracting fixed point of Sf.\n\nAdditionally\, when 0 is a simple root of f with f’’(0) nonzero\, we have that Sf is an instance of the broader class of “monomial-type maps.” A “monomial map” is simply a function whose output coordinates are all monomials in the input coordinates. A “monomial-type map” is then a coordinate-by-coordinate scaling of a monomial map by some holomorphic scalar functions. In the aforementioned case for 0 and Sf\, we find that Sf(x\, y) = (a(x\, y) * xy\, x). \n\nBy extending the 1-dimensional constructions of Böttcher coordinates and Green’s functions to these higher-dimensional monomial-type maps\, we can show that (1) Sf has well-defined dynamical potential\, (2) it takes the vequipotential to the v^φ equipotential (where φ is the golden ratio)\, and (3) Sf is locally modeled by the Fibonacci monomial map (x\, y) |-> (xy\, x)\, whose dynamics are well-understood.
UID:153015-21914925@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153015
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dynamics
LOCATION:East Hall - 3096
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DTSTAMP:20260918T135009
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T160000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ECE Diwali Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All ECE students are invited to a Diwali celebration on Monday\, November 9th. This event is a great way to learn something new\, make new friends with your fellow ECE students\, and sample some good food! Music\, crafts and a henna artist will be available as well. Bring your MCard!\n\nDiwali is a festival of lights. The festival usually lasts five days\, or six in some regions of India.
UID:152446-21913750@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152446
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Computer Engineering,Culture,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - Atrium
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DTSTAMP:20261009T105803
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T160000
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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:International Studies Honors Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This information session will be held virtually. The session is free and open to interested students\, and registration is encouraged. The Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees closer to the event date.\n\nRSVP at https://myumi.ch/X8QDA\n\nInternational Studies majors interested in pursuing Honors are encouraged to attend the International Studies Honors Information Session & Q&A. The session will provide an overview of the PICS Honors Plan\, including eligibility and GPA requirements\, INTLSTD 390\, the application process\, finding a faculty thesis advisor\, and what students can expect while completing a Senior Honors thesis through INTLSTD 498 and 499.\n\nStudents will have the opportunity to learn more about the Honors experience\, ask questions\, and determine whether the Honors Plan may be a good fit for their academic goals.\n\nFor questions about the International Studies Honors Plan\, please contact Anthony Marcum\, PhD\, at amarcum@umich.edu.
UID:153500-21915931@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153500
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Honors,intercultural,international
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20261109T095010
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Math for AI Safety: Toy Models of Superposition
DESCRIPTION:This semester\, our reading group will focus on Interpretability Theory. \n\nFor this week\, we are reading Toy Models of Superposition\, Sections 1\, 2\, 3(optional)\, 4\, and 8. \nhttps://transformer-circuits.pub/2022/toy_model/index.html\nThe paper studies how neural networks can represent more features than they have dimensions by storing multiple features in overlapping directions — a phenomenon called superposition. This has a number of implications. In particular\, there is a trade off between the benefit of representing more concepts and interference between features. This seminar will start with a 10 minute summary lecture followed by group discussions.
UID:154664-21918154@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/154664
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 3096
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DTSTAMP:20261109T112056
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261109T173000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Job Search Series - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:This workshop series helps graduate students and \npostdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in \ntoday’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life \nsciences\, and biomedical engineering\, you will gain the strategies and \nconfidence to pursue careers in academia\, industry\, or beyond. Through \ninteractive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities\, \nyou will practice proven approaches to job applications\, networking\, \ninterviewing\, and career planning\, so you can stand out to employers and\n take the next step with confidence.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this series\, you will be able to:Craft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.Build connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).Succeed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.Design a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.If you have any questions\, please reach out Dr. Ioannis Chremos (ichremos@umich.edu)
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149807
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Virtual
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