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

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Latest News

Redesigning our Democracy – an IMD Event at Wellesley College

November 19, 2024

On December 5, we are excited to present “Redesigning our Democracy: A Quantitative Approach,” an…

General Outreach Research

IMD Affiliates at the 2025 Joint Mathematics Meetings Special Session

October 21, 2024

In January 2025, three of IMD's affiliates, Dr. David McCune, Dr. Jennifer Wilson, and Dr.…

General IMD Fellows Program Research

Introducing the 2024-2025 IMD Fellows

October 16, 2024

We are excited to welcome Wellesley College students Arial Brookhart ‘27, Winnie Zhou ‘27, Presha…

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.