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Math Circle: The Mathematics of Social Change

Math Circle: The Mathematics of Social Change


Facilitator: Rodi Steinig
Ages: 13+
Day, Time, & Location: Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm, Cope House
Length & Dates: 1/9-2/27 (8 weeks, 12 hours of instruction)
Tuition: $240


Curriculum

Many social, political, and environmental issues have underlying mathematical concepts that can affect outcomes. For instance, elections can depend on voting methods: the candidate who wins a plurality may not be favored by the majority. In this course, we’ll explore and evaluate many voting systems. We’ll also delve into the mathematics of gerrymandering, student loan debt, environmental disasters, and human trafficking. This course is inspired Emily Riehl’s work on the mathematics of social choice. Underlying mathematical concepts include algebra, statistics, functions, combinatorics, voting theory, logic, and financial mathematics.

Ages 13+
Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm, Cope House
1/9-2/27 (8 weeks, 12 hours of instruction)
$240



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Spots on Thursdays Still Open

We are looking forward to in person programming in the fall! Harmony has filled up fast but we still have a few spots open on Thursdays for 4 to 10 year-olds. The summer is whizzing by so consider registering now. Please direct all questions to katherine@talkingsticklearningcenter.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

There are changes on the horizon at Talking Stick. We are reorganizing due to the pandemic and are planning in-person programming (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9am to 3pm) for 4 to 10 year olds as Harmony Learning Community at Awbury this fall. Registration opens in May. Please check back soon for details or email Katie at katherine@talkingsticklearningcenter.org with questions.

While Math Circle will not be held in conjunction with Talking Stick at this time, Rodi will continue to run classes and can be reached at rodi.steinig@gmail.com.