Gerrymandering Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Power to the People? Free and Fair Elections in a Deeply Divided America

Exploring challenges to fair elections in the US, including gerrymandering, new voting laws, and election administration issues, with insights from legal and political experts.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Applied Algebraic Topology Network

The Medial Axis - Image Analysis, Homological Simplification, Gerrymandering

Explore applications of the medial axis in image segmentation, shape simplification, and detecting gerrymandered districts. Learn about innovative approaches in computational geometry and topology.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Gerrymandering Hinders Voters' Power

Explore how mathematics intersects with politics in gerrymandering, and learn about its impact on democratic fairness and voter representation.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

26 ratings at Coursera

Explore the mathematics behind democracy, voting systems, and political manipulation. Gain insights into electoral processes, weighted voting, apportionment, and gerrymandering to understand modern democratic challenges.

• Coursera
• 1 day 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Stanford Seminar - Partisan Gerrymandering and the Supreme Court: The Role of Social Science

Explore partisan gerrymandering, legal challenges, and social science's role in measuring electoral fairness. Gain insights on redistricting metrics and their potential impact on future elections and political reform.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Heimler's History

AP Human Geography Unit 4 Review - Political Geography

Master political geography concepts including boundaries, governance, territoriality, and state sovereignty to excel on the AP Human Geography Unit 4 exam.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Political Geometry - The Mathematics of Redistricting

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Explore mathematical approaches to redistricting, examining how models can improve the process and address challenges in voting rights, representation, and fair electoral boundaries.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SXSW

Reasons To Be Cheerful with David Byrne

David Byrne explores positive global changes in various fields, sharing successful examples to inspire local action and foster hope for a better future.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Can Math Help Repair Democracy?

Explore how computer simulations and mathematical models can fix flaws in US democracy, from detecting gerrymandering to predicting alternative voting methods' impact.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unpacking the 2020 US Election: Trump vs Biden - Episode 4

Analyzing the 2020 US election aftermath, experts discuss vote counting, potential outcomes, and implications for American democracy and global politics.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NDC Conferences

How to Steal an Election

Explore data science techniques for influencing populations and elections, covering prediction markets, segmentation, voter fraud, and psychological manipulation strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

The Future of Conservatism and the Republican Party in the Age of Trump

Exploring the future of conservatism and the Republican Party in the Trump era, with insights from political experts on ideological shifts, policy priorities, and potential paths forward.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Joint Mathematics Meetings

Political Geometry - Voting Districts, Compactness, and Ideas About Fairness

Explore political geometry, voting districts, and fairness concepts in redistricting through mathematical analysis and real-world examples from various U.S. states.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

A Crash Course in Making Political Change

Activist Katie Fahey shares her inspiring journey of leading a successful grassroots movement to end gerrymandering in Michigan, demonstrating how ordinary citizens can drive significant political change through social media and community engagement.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Recovering a Sensible Democracy - Challenges and Solutions

Explore the fundamental issues plaguing democracy and potential non-partisan solutions for a more representative system, addressing gerrymandering, corruption, and leadership failures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video