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Expert data analyst uncovers how numbers can change the game.
In the fast-paced world of professional sports, data and statistics play a key role in developing the strategies that drive teams to success.
Go beyond the scoreboard with Tim Chartier, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Davidson College, as he shares how analytics power sports all the way from pre-season to championship games.
Chartier is one of America's leading voices in sports analytics. Not only has he collaborated with several of the country's top professional leagues, but he's also mentored dozens of students who built successful careers in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NASCAR and ESPN.
Chartier has won numerous awards for his research, writing and teaching, held leadership
positions in national mathematics associations, and received recognition in prominent
publications such as Bloomberg and USA Today.
In this presentation, he will show the audience how data and athletics intertwine, allowing analysts to optimize rosters, predict outcomes, and identify paths to victory.
This lecture will include real-world examples, guidance for education and careers, and a Q&A session.
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Data for the win
Tim Chartier, PhD
Bridging computing and creativity, Chartier brings a new level of competition to the table by using data to help sports teams make informed decisions on the track, field or court. He’s a nationally recognized mathematician, an award-winning author, and a professor of mathematics and computer science at Davidson College.
At the university, Chartier directs a large student research team that provides real-time analytics for Davidson athletics. He has collaborated with teams in the NBA, NFL and NASCAR, worked with Google, Pixar, and other leading organizations, and he often serves as an expert source for news outlets such as ESPN and The New York Times.
Convergence:
Mathematical thinking for curious minds
The Convergence lecture series welcomes curious minds of all kinds to explore the wide world of mathematical thinking. Whether you're a math fan or just math-curious, there's something here for everyone. Each talk offers a fresh perspective — whether it’s diving into real-world applications, unpacking abstract concepts, or just having fun with fascinating patterns, puzzles, and problems. You don’t need to be a math expert — just come ready to think, laugh, and learn.
The series is offered by Stony Brook University’s Institute for Creative Problem Solving in collaboration with the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) and Brookhaven National Laboratory.
