The Institute for Mathematics and Democracy

WHAT WE DO

Read about the mission and activities of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy.

PEOPLE

Meet the scholars and students affiliated with the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy.

SERVICES

Learn how we can help your organization or institution become more equitable.

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Latest News

General Upcoming Events

2025 Math and Democracy Workshop for Bosnian High School Teachers

June 2, 2025

For the second year, IMD co-founder Ismar Volić and IMD affiliate Dženeta Ajanić will lead…

General High School Summer Research Research

IMD Affiliate and High School Researchers Studying Bloc Voting

May 25, 2025

Last summer, as part of IMD’s high school summer research program, Dr. Jennifer Wilson (The…

General High School Summer Research

2025 High School Summer Research Mentors

May 25, 2025

As IMD prepares for the 2025 high school summer research program, we would like to…

Activities

RESEARCH

IMD conducts and sponsors research that lies at the intersection of mathematics and politics. Contact us if you are interested in joining our network of scholars, or if you are looking for research ideas for your students.

EDUCATION

Education efforts at IMD bring political quantitative literacy to the classroom and integrate mathematical foundations of democracy into the curriculum. We run workshops for teachers and develop courses and teaching modules.

OUTREACH

Scholars affiliated with IMD give lectures, organize workshops, and develop strategies for blending mathematics with politics and social justice. Let us know if you would like us to bring some of these activities to your organization or community.