Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science are increasingly relevant to homeland security. We will discuss the uses of DM and TCS in this field, with an emphasis on bioterrorism. After a brief survey of the subject and discussion of some projects underway at DIMACS, the major part of the talk will deal with graph-theoritical models of the spread and control of disease, with a series of examples and results and models appropriate for classroom implementation and research.

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