| Susie P. Gonzalez | 210-999-8406 | susie.gonzalez@trinity.edu |
Expert in Mathematical ‘Chaos Theory’ to Speak at Trinity University |
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Heinz-Otto Peitgen, professor of mathematics and director of the Center for Complex Systems and Visualization at the University of Bremen and also professor of mathematics at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla., will discuss how mathematical chaos theory can help solve problems in technology, medicine, and finance. Dr. Peitgen, also the founder and president of the Center for Medical Diagnostic Systems and Visualization, will speak on “Harnessing Chaos.” The concept refers to an element of scientific theory that has recently emerged as a major mathematical tool for understanding aspects of the natural world as well as an exciting new field of mathematics. Chaos theory helps explain such phenomena as self-organized growth and pattern formation processes. It has been successfully applied to practical problems in technology, medicine, and finance, including computer-aided surgery and exploration of stock market charts. Dr. Peitgen studied mathematics, physics, and economics in Bonn and earned his doctorate in mathematics from the University of Bonn. He has published 21 books and more than 150 research papers. He is the co-editor of eight international scientific journals. Dr. Peitgen has won numerous awards and prizes, including the German Federal Republic First Class Order of Merit for his achievements in science and research in computer-aided radiology. Doors to Laurie Auditorium will open at 7 p.m. on the day of the lecture. The lecture series is made possible by an endowment gift from Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Brown of San Antonio. Mr. Brown is a Trinity University Trustee. For more information, contact Trinity’s department of academic affairs at (210) 999-8201. |
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Last updated on January 17, 2003 by the Office of Public Relations |
Jan.
16, 2003 – The final speaker in the 2002-03 Distinguished Science
Lecture Series at Trinity University will present a talk on mathematical
chaos theory at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in Laurie Auditorium. The
lecture is free and open to the public.