Asprey Lecture in Computer Science and Mathematics

The Remarkable Saga of Linear Programming: the Problem, the Methods, the Continuing Mysteries

Margaret Wright
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
New York University

Thursday, February 19, 2009
5:00pm
300 Rockefeller Hall

Reception at 4:30pm - Public Welcome

The Remarkable Saga of Linear Programming: the Problem, the Methods, the Continuing Mysteries.” Linear programming, or LP, is arguably the most important application of the mathematical sciences. Essentially, it determines how to achieve the best outcome, such as maximum profit or lowest cost, in a given mathematical model. LP models are routinely used in business, engineering, energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing. But for many computer scientists, LP remains a controversial, perplexing application. Wright will examine these issues in her lecture.

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