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Mathematics and Computer Science
Information
Overview
Faculty
Course Descriptions
Degree Requirements
Planning
Available Scholarships
Introductory Courses
Math Major
Applied Math and Statistics Major
Computer Science Major
Statistics Minor
Which Calc Class?
AP/IB Policy
Senior Capstone
Honors Procedures (pdf)
Career Planning
Activities
Department Calendar
Problem Of The Week
Competitions
Student Groups
To See and Hear
Invisible Handshake
Square-Wheeled Bike
Dept Seminar Podcasts
Math and Society Lectures
News
Student/Alumni News
News Archive
Labs
Laboratory Information
Lab Hours

The Invisible Handshake

The Sculpture The Title Inspiration Negative Curvature Triply Punctured Torus The Formulas The Time Stamp The Stone The Installation The Red Frame Invisible Handshake I

The Time Stamp

The time stamp on the sculpture beginning 2008022020384403141.....  refers to the time of the lunar eclipse on the day of installation, in the Mountain Time zone (birthplace of the sculptor).

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