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Math Encounters: "Top Picks: How mathematics can be used to rank sports teams" with John Urschel on February 9, 2022

How good is your team? In any sports league, a team's win/loss record is often used to measure success. But in large leagues where not all teams play each other, often this simple win/loss record doesn't fully answer the question. Join mathematician John Urschel, a former professional football player himself, to discover how a little bit of math can go a long way in answering this and other related questions. Special introduction by Christina Lewis, Founder and President of All Star Code.

Math Encounters is a public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, presented by the Simons Foundation and the National Museum of Mathematics.

For further information, call the National Museum of Mathematics at
212-542-0566 or e-mail mathencounters@momath.org.