East Tennessee State University
Title: The Study of Intracellular Processes Using Graph Theory
Director(s): Debra Knisley
Email: knisleyd@mail.etsu.edu
Dates of Program: July 5 - August 12, 2005
Summary:
In this workshop, we will focus on the timely topic of
applications of mathematics in molecular biology. We will concentrate
on
graph-theoretic applications that are both accessible to the beginning
student
and provide advance topics for the more mature undergraduate. Two
sample
projects are listed below:
DNA Graphs:
In this project, we investigate the
properties and
characteristics of DNA graphs. In particular, we will determine various
graphical invariants for this class of graphs based on the parameters
of
sequence length and alphabet size.
Modeling Protein
Structures with Simple Graphs
In this project, we model a small family of
proteins with
simple graphs. We will investigate various representations and their
respective
graphical invariants in order to aid in the characterization of this
family of
proteins.
For more information, visit Prof. Knisley's
home page at http://www.etsu.edu/math/dknisley.htm
Student Researchers:
- Tywanna Anderson
- Veranda Moffett
- Glenda Span
Program Contacts:
Bill Hawkins
MAA SUMMA
bhawkins@maa.org
202-319-8473
Michael Pearson
MAA Programs & Services
pearson@maa.org
202-319-8470