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Rare sighting wearing a suit and tie at my daughter's wedding.

KeithWolcott

Professor of Mathematics
    Old Main 3341
    Department of Mathematics
    Eastern Illinois University
    Office Phone: (217) 581-6279
    Email: kwolcott@eiu.edu
    Office Hours: MTWR 10-11.
   
   I'm currently (Spring 2013) teaching:
  • 3530 Abstract Algebra
  • MWRF 9:00 - 9:50
  • 1441 Calculus I
  • MTWRF  8:00 - 8:50
  • 3800 Seminar (Problem Solving)
  • TR 11:00 - 11:50


  • Research: My specialty is the area of low dimensional topology called knot theory (knotted DNA and knotted molecules are applications).  Recently I have worked in number theory with twin primes and factoring large numbers.
  • For challenge and excitement I enjoy cycling (ultra cycling and 24 hour races), running, duathlons, juggling, frisbee golf, keeping freshwater fish, reading, and learning new ideas.
    

Other Links:

Preprint of Tic-Tac-Toe paper (to appear in J. of Recreational Math) Download
Tic-Tac-Toe Program (Mac only) Download

Three Dimensional Graphics using LaTeX and TikZ, TUGboat article Download

Department of Mathematics

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