Albion College Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium



Title:An Invitation to Topological Data Analysis
Speaker:Timothy Clark
Associate Professor
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Albion College
Albion, MI, USA
Abstract:Data has shape, and where there's shape, there's topology! In this talk, we will explore two algorithms from topological data analysis---persistent homology and Mapper---that help us better understand the shape and structure of large, high-dimensional datasets. After an overview of how these algorithms work, we will discuss some specific applications (from sports analytics, finance, and more) along with opportunities for students to get involved---with no topological prerequisites!
Location:Palenske 227
Date:10/9/2025
Time:3:30 PM



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author  = "{Timothy Clark}",
title   = "{An Invitation to Topological Data Analysis}",
address = "{Albion College Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium}",
month   = "{9 October}",
year    = "{2025}"
}