Splash Biography

OLLIE THAKAR, ESP Teacher

Major: Mathematics

College/Employer: Princeton

Year of Graduation: 2023

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Past Classes

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M650: Mathematics of Knots in Splash Spring 2022 (Apr. 09, 2022)

Knots appear everywhere, from art and religion to medicine. In this class, we will see how mathematics can (surprisingly!) help us distinguish between different kinds of knots. Topics include the Reidemeister moves, tricolorability, and the Alexander polynomial. Be ready to draw lots of pictures!