Let $\Delta_k$ denote the maximum degree of the $k^{\rm th}$ iterated line graph $L^k(G)$. For any connected graph $G$ that is not a path, the inequality $\Delta_{k+1}\leq 2\Delta_k-2$ holds. Niepel, Knor, and Šoltés have conjectured that there exists an integer $K$ such that, for all $k\geq K$, equality holds; that is, the maximum degree $\Delta_k$ attains the greatest possible growth. We prove this conjecture using induced subgraphs of maximum degree vertices and locally maximum vertices.
Presented in this paper are the findings of the panel entitled Outlets for undergraduate research as delivered at the Trends in Undergraduate Research in Mathematical Sciences (TURMS) in Chicago on October 27, 2012. We specifically discuss venues and best practices for student papers, posters, and presentations.
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