College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
GAUSS - Catie Patterson
Speaker:
Catie Patterson
Topic:
The Mathematics of Rating and Ranking
Abstract: Computers are used to rank everything, from sports teams to search results. In this talk, I'll introduce some of the algorithms used for these rankings, including the Massey Method and Keener's Method. I'll also discuss their historical background and applications.
Event Date:
September 1, 2015 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location:
118 MLH
Calendar Category:
Seminar