Algebra and combinatorics, especially when they appear together, as in combinatorial representation theory, pointed Hopf algebras, or the mathematical theory of words. His results has appeared in leading journals, includingInternational Mathematics Research Notices, Journal ofAlgebra, and SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics. Dr. Lauve thoroughly enjoys collaborative research—15 coauthors and counting! If you have a problem, or want a problem, stop by and say hello.