The Sonoma State University Department of Mathematics and Statistics presents Travis Hayes, Sacramento State University.                                   

In this talk, we will explore a way to construct graphs based on the structure of finite cyclic groups and a corresponding symmetric subgroup. From here, we can  discuss the Kazhdan Constant, which is a numerical value for a graph that quantifies how efficiently connected the graph is. We will round off the talk with what  was found through my research while at California State University, Los Angeles.

Series supported by Instructionally-Related Activities Funds. For more information about this series, go to www.sonoma.edu/math