Mathematics and Computer Science Speaker Series
California State University, Stanislaus
 
Date: Friday, November 5, 2010
Time:
4:00 - 5:00 p.m
Room:
TBA

Speaker: Ben Ford

Title: 
The Mathematics of Traffic Jams

Abstract:
Ever been stuck in traffic and wondered what caused the jam? While some seem to be caused by particular events – accidents, sights along the side of the road, etc. – many appear out of nowhere in otherwise smoothly-flowing traffic. We'll explore various models that are used to model traffic flow, and see if any of them can help you get around faster!