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

Outreach Upcoming Events

Clinton Fellows’ Civic Innovator and Scholar Series Spotlights Ranked Choice Voting Advocacy

October 7, 2024

Wellesley’s Clinton Fellows program for sophomores consists of the Civic Action Lab before the start…

General Research Upcoming Events

Colloquium on Sortition and Democracy at Wellesley College

October 7, 2024

On October 17, the Wellesley College Math Department will host IMD affiliate Dr. Bailey Flanigan…

General Research

IMD Intern Ilinca Drondoe’s Paper on Power Distribution in the UN Security Council

October 2, 2024

IMD intern Ilinca Drondoe has released a paper studying the extent of power imbalances in…

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.