Events

Join us for a lunch conversation with David McCune, professor of mathematics at William Jewell College, Missouri. McCune's published work examines voting systems and the mathematical paradoxes that can arise under election mechanisms such as ranked-choice methods and apportionment procedures. Recently he appeared on Undark's podcast series discussing whether the U.S. should move to ranked-choice voting, explaining both the strengths of such a reform and the practical humility needed to turn what models and simulations show into real-world implementation. McCune's research applies mathematical and statistical analysis to civic questions — ...

David McCune, professor of mathematics at William Jewell College, presents "The mathematics of apportionment paradoxes in presidential primaries." In rare circumstances, a candidate in a presidential primary can gain delegates while losing votes. This talk explores the mathematics behind these paradoxes, with examples from recent presidential primaries. Apportionment theory traces its origin to the U.S. Constitution, which stipulates that seats in the U.S. House be apportioned to states in proportion to their population — a principle that is in...

Levitt Summer Researchers will display their poster presentations showcasing their summer research projects.

Healthcare and Biotech Policy and Beyond: Alternative Careers in the Life Science Space This session gives Hamilton students an inside look at the range of career paths in healthcare and biotech, and how graduate school pathways can shape where those paths lead. Three Hamilton alumni, each having taken a distinct route into their fields, will share their experiences and discuss how AI, trends in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, and shifting federal and state policy are reshaping career opportunities in healthcare. All students interes...

Gabriella Coleman, professor of anthropology at Harvard University, presents "How Anonymous Hackers Dodged the Cyber-Extremism Bullet." In 2012, even as the National Security Agency portrayed the hacker collective Anonymous as a serious security threat, the group was embraced in popular culture, from Hollywood film and television to ballet. Coleman argues that this reputational immunity was secured through Anonymous's embrace of humor, fortuitous timing alongside the 2011 social movements, and, above all, the Guy Fawkes mask, which inadvertentl...