Publication Date
Spring 4-22-2026
Presentation Length
15 minutes
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Math and Computer Science, Department of
Student Level
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Adam Cartisano
Presentation Type
Talk/Oral
Summary
The Euler characteristic is an example of a topological invariant most famously Leonard Euler proved that for any convex polyhedron with $v$ vertices, $f$ faces, and $e$ edges, $v-e+f=2$. In this presentation, we will extend his ideas to define the Euler characteristic for surfaces.
Recommended Citation
Admiraal, Cara, "The Euler Characteristic" (2026). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 1127.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/1127
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