Math Puzzles with Hats and Lockers

A talk by Professor Peter Schumer, in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Light refreshments will be provided. Talk description: Logic conundrums and brain teasers are nearly as old as mathematics itself. Some classic math puzzles involve liars and truth tellers, scales with a limited number of weighings, vessels holding various amounts of liquid, and river crossings with jealous spouses. In this talk we’ll discuss several variations on some colored hat puzzles plus a probabilistic problem involving numbered lockers. All are welcome to join us!