Stack a Deck by Shuffling

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Title: Stack a Deck by Shuffling
Author: Keri Osborne
Date: 28 May 2020
Type: Text; Image; StillImage
Identifier: aes/242
Language: eng
Abstract: Hidden amongst traditional card shuffling is the mathematical beauty known as the perfect shuffle. The perfect shuffle appears to be shuffling the cards, but when repeated a certain number of times, returns the cards to their starting order. Behind the perfect shuffle, each card follows a pattern that can be modeled mathematically and is quite fascinating. This poster will use the typical perfect shuffle, along with a few variations, to work on stacking a basic 52 card deck that starts in New Deck Order. The goal is to get a Royal Flush to the top of the deck by simply shuffling. Can it be done?
Description: This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR).
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Department: Mathematics
Faculty Sponsor: Cheryl Beaver