Photo by M. Readdy
In Japan koi symbolize strength, courage, patience and success through perseverance.
The KOI Combinatorics Lectures is a joint venture between combinatorialists from the Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana area.
The goal of this series of meetings is to foster and build intergenerational friendship and collaboration between researchers broadly defined (graduate students, postdocs, faculty) in the KOI area.
Organizing Committee:
Saúl A. Blanco (IU), Mihai Ciucu (IU), Richard Ehrenborg (UK), Eric Katz (OSU), Margaret Readdy (UK)
The KOI Combinatorics Lectures are funded by a generous grant from
the National Science Foundation (NSF DMS 2435236)
University of Kentucky
Department of Mathematics
Fourth meeting: December 6, 2025 (in-person)
Location: University of Kentucky, Lexington KY
Local Organizing Committee:
Richard Ehrenborg (UK), KT Griffis (UK), Margaret Readdy (UK).
Speakers: Bruno Benedetti (University of Miami), Jacob Matherne (NC State University), Dhruv Mubayi (University of Illinois Chicago)
There will also be a Colloquium talk on Friday, December 5, 2025. TBA
Conference Schedule:
Friday, December 5, 2025
03:14 (π time) - 03:50 pm Tea
04:10 - 05:10 pm Colloquium Talk
06:00 - 08:00 pm Colloquium Dinner
Saturday, December 6, 2025
All Saturday lectures are held in Chem-Physics 13003:14 (π time) - 03:50 pm Tea
09:00 - 10:00 am Arrival/Registration/Meet and Greet
09:59 - 10:00 am Welcome, Welcome speech
10:00 - 11:00 am Speaker I
11:00 - 11:30 am Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:30 pm Speaker II
12:30 - 02:30 pm Lunch Break
02:30 - 03:14 pm Open Problem Session
03:14 (π time) - 04:09 pm Tea Time and the One Picture/One Theorem Poster Session
04:10 - 05:10 pm Speaker III
05:11 - 05:20 pm Conference Photo
06:00 - 08:00 pm Conference Dinner
Talk Titles and Abstracts:
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One Picture One Theorem Poster Session Presenters:
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Registration: Will open in Fall 2025.
Pre-registered Participants (so far):
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Non-discrimination statement and conduct: The KOI Combinatorics Lectures promotes and encourages a welcoming environment for individuals from all backgrounds. We actively promote participation from all career stages and from all backgrounds.
Our goal is to foster a wonderful learning community and exchange of ideas. As per Federal regulations, there is a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, national origin, veteran or service status, disability, any other protected category, or identity. We expect all participants to conduct themselves conscientiously and respectfully. We will not allow harassment or inappropriate behavior. Conference organizers have full discretion to enforce this policy.
If you wish to be added to the KOI Combinatorics Lectures mailing list, please send an e-mail to: koi.combinatorics@gmail.com.
Last updated: September 20, 2025