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Title: Intersection Theory: How a Straight Line Tells You What Space You Live In
Speaker: Daniel Schultheis
Speaker Info: University of Minnesota
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Intersection theory forms the backbone of the study of moduli spaces in algebraic geometry. In this talk, we will visit the motivating origins of intersection theory, discover easily accessible examples, and discuss how understanding the way lines behave can tell you where you live.