Unraveling the Complexity of Networks: An Insight into Social Contacts and Epidemics

On Wednesday, April 17 at 7:15 p.m., the next Clarkson University Science Café will delve into the topic of Simple Insights from Complex Networks. Have you ever wondered if any two people in the world are separated by just six acquaintances? Do your friends have more friends than you, or is it just a false impression? And why is it so challenging to stop an epidemic by vaccinating only a fraction of the population?

Join us for an informal gathering where local researchers or experts discuss science and research topics with the public. This event will take place in the community Room at the Potsdam Civic Center, located at 2 Park St. For more information, visit https://www.clarkson.edu/science-cafe or contact sciencecafe@clarkson.edu.

Dr. Dani ben-Avraham (Physics, CU) will lead the discussion on the network of social contacts and its role in our everyday lives. Complex networks can be found in various aspects of life, including the Internet, the World Wide Web, flight connections, the electricity power grid, and even neurons in the brain. Learn more about this fascinating field and its discoveries during this upcoming Science Café event.