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Dr. Ismar Volić
Dr. Ismar Volić is a Professor of Mathematics and the Director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy at Wellesley College. He graduated from Boston University and received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Brown University. His research is in topology and social choice theory. He is the author of many articles and books and has delivered more than two hundred lectures in some twenty countries. He was a visiting professor at MIT and the University of Virginia. His writing has appeared in publications such as The Hill, TIME, and LitHub. His latest book, Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation, won the Mathematical Association of America’s Euler Prize and was a finalist for the PROSE award given by the Association of American Publishers. The book is based on The Mathematics of Democracy, a popular course he created and has taught for several years at Wellesley.
About the Conference
This year, Connecticut’s data community faced a stark reminder of how fragile our access to essential information can be. In March, a sudden loss of federal datasets disrupted decision-making across our state—impacting nonprofits, public agencies, and the communities we serve. While access was restored, it underscored the urgent need for a resilient, ethical, and connected data ecosystem.
At CTData, we are dedicated to empowering Connecticut’s nonprofits and public sector leaders with the data, tools, and skills they need to drive positive change. Our annual conference is the state’s premier gathering for data professionals and advocates. This year, we will convene hundreds of leaders to learn from experts, connect with peers, and explore solutions for ethical data use.
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ismar Volić, Director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy, and author of “Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation,” as our keynote speaker.
Location: Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103