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Mathematicians who want to save democracy!
Politics: How math is used to evaluate districts to ensure all votes count In 2018, there have been several court cases where a group of voters have claimed they have been disenfranchised–that their vote didn’t count. These cases are mostly … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Perfect Bet
“How science and math are taking the luck out of gambling” by Adam Kucharski (Basic Books 2016) As a math major, I get a kick about the way gambling has been branded as the “Gaming Industry,” as if it were … Continue reading
Work Problems in Algebra
In June 2014, Parade Magazine featured columnist Marilyn vos Savant presented a classic work problem. Then she described her solution–which was totally wrong (Link to solution). Apparently I wasn’t the only one to catch her error. Several weeks later, she … Continue reading
Real World Math #1
The Good Ole Days! Using math in the “real world” is an essential skill for success in life. Even if you inherit a ton of money, you still need to manage it. Standard topics include interest and returns on investments, … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Signal and the Noise
The Signal and the Noise, by Nate Silver, is an excellent book on statistics. After he successfully predicted 50 of 50 states correctly in the 2012 Presidential Election, interest in his book has exploded. Who should read this book? Mr. … Continue reading
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