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    <p> At Mount St. Mary's University, Invited Talks are sponsored events where people are invited to talk about specific topics or ideas.</p>

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    Invited talks are sponsored events that allow honored guests to come to The Mount to speak about a variety of topics ranging from mathematics, biology, sociology. Below is a list including who is giving the talks, when and where they will be speaking, and what the talk is about. This page will also give information based on past, current, and future talks.
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      Here is a list of invited talks at The Mount that have participated in previous years.
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     <h3>G.8032</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Michael Stumpo</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 3/19/2025</p>
     <p>This talk will explore ITU-T G.8032, a standard for Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS), discussing its applications in network redundancy and resilience.</p>
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     <h3>Grits and Group Theory at Your Local Cracker Barrel</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Jennifer Schaefer of Dickinson College</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 4/9/2025</p>
     <p>AWM Lecture</p>
     <p>This engaging talk connects abstract algebra, particularly group theory, to everyday experiences, relating it to a local buffet style restaurant and resolving patterns of guests..</p>
     <p><a href="https://faculty.kutztown.edu/mcloughl/schaeferj.pdf">Read more</a></p>
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     <h2 id="year2024">2024</h2>
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     <h3>Using Mathematical Models to Explore Questions in Biology</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Johnna Gable, Shippensburg University</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 3/11/2024</p>
     <p>This talk delves into how mathematical modeling techniques are applied to biological questions, from population dynamics to disease spread.</p>
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     <h3>Embracing a Liberal Arts Education</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Anthony Weaver of Franklin and Marshall College</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 4/4/2024</p>
     <p>Discussing the value of a liberal arts education, this talk highlights interdisciplinary learning and the benefits of a broad-based academic approach.</p>
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     <h3>Unraveling Epidemics: Insights into Epidemiological Modeling</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Matthew McCurdy of Ohio Wesleyan University</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 11/20/2024</p>
     <p>Examining the role of mathematical models in understanding and predicting the spread of infectious diseases, with real-world applications.</p>
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     <h2 id="year2023">2023</h2>
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     <h3>RSA Hacking for Dummies</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Dr. Michael Stumpo</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 3/15/2023</p>
     <p>An introduction to RSA encryption and its vulnerabilities, demonstrating how cryptographic systems can be attacked and secured.</p>
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     <h3>How Mathematics Saved Lives in World War II</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Amanda Lohss of Messiah University</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 4/1/2023</p>
     <p>A historical look at the crucial role of mathematics in wartime strategy, including cryptography and operations research, but also including ballistic physcis, mechanical engineering, analytics and supply chains.</p>
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     <h3>The Bean Game: How to Always Win!</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Nate Shank of Gettysburg College</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 11/16/2023</p>
     <p>A deep dive into game theory strategies, using the Bean Game as a case study in mathematical decision-making.</p>
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     <h3>Digital Forensics in Law Enforcement</h3>
     <p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Nancie Rittie</p>
     <p><strong>Date:</strong> 11/29/2022</p>
     <p>This talk explores how digital forensics is used in criminal investigations, covering techniques for data recovery, cybercrime, and evidence analysis.</p>
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