The popular television show Dancing with the Stars utilizes a voting system with some intriguing mathematical twists. Examining fairness and technique, Gershman will contrast the DTWS polling system with other voting systems—such as those used to elect presidents, decide which college football teams compete for the national championship, and determine the next “American Idol.” Gershman will also discuss optimal voting strategies and game theory within the context of real situations from the show.
Period
Nov 3 2010
Event title
Mathematics Colloquium Series, Nova Southeastern University
Event type
Conference
Location
Fort Lauderdale, United States, FloridaShow on map