Steenrod's Problem for Face Rings

Explore Steenrod's Problem for Face Rings in this 44-minute conference talk by Don Stanley from the University of Regina. Delve into the intricacies of toric topology and geometry as part of the Fields Institute's Workshop on Polyhedral Products and Focus Program on Toric Topology, Geometry and Polyhedral Products. Gain insights into this specialized mathematical topic, its applications, and recent developments in the field. Enhance your understanding of face rings and their relationship to Steenrod's problem, a fundamental question in algebraic topology. Suitable for advanced mathematics students and researchers interested in toric geometry and polyhedral products.