Tuesday, November 1, 2016: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Ballroom B (Pennsylvania Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
G. Patrick Vennebush
Pundits point fingers at politicians, but math may be to blame. A candidate receiving 1/5 of the vote can become President. Just 18% of the population can stop a bill in the Senate. What gives? Letâs explore elections, voting methods, and our democracy using mathematical models and see if we can figure out whatâs going on.
Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session