Oct. 22-23: Mathematician to focus on marriage equation, growth of brain tumors
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1:43 p.m., Oct. 12, 2009----James D. Murray, professor emeritus of applied mathematics at the University of Washington and the University of Oxford, will discuss a mathematical model that is 94 percent accurate in predicting divorce and another model that quantifies the growth of brain tumors, in the Carl J. Rees Distinguished Lecture Series this month on the University of Delaware campus.

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He will discuss “The Marriage Equation: A Practical Theory for Predicting Divorce and a Scientifically Based Marital Therapy” on Thursday, Oct. 22.

The next day, Murray will speak “On the Growth of Brain Tumors: Enhancing Imaging Techniques and Highlighting Inadequacies of Current Therapies.”

Both lectures will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 103 Gore Hall. Abstracts are available on the Department of Mathematical Sciences Web page.

Murray earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics and doctorate in applied mathematics at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, as well as a master of arts degree and a doctor of science degree from the University of Oxford.

Before joining the University of Washington faculty, he was professor of mathematical biology and director of the Centre for Mathematical Biology at the University of Oxford.

Sponsored by UD's Department of Mathematical Science, the Rees Lecture Series honors the memory of Prof. Rees, who taught at UD from 1920-67. He chaired the mathematics department for 10 years, and for several years served simultaneously as provost and dean of the then-College of Graduate Studies.

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