An exclusive session for the staff community of the institute on the topic "Healthy Minds, Happier Workplaces".

symphony [noun] • MUSIC •

/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/

Derived from syn + phōnía (sounding together) – an elaborate musical composition performed by an ensemble of instruments in harmony.

IIT Palakkad is all set to celebrate its Institute Day on 17th January 2025, marking a decade of transformative education, research, and impactful contributions to society. This milestone event celebrates the institute's journey from its inception in 2015 to becoming a beacon of knowledge and innovation.

There are many interesting day-to-day examples of how good information design elicits positive social outcomes. Examples include information design at traffic lights, in ride-hailing apps, in online ratings of e-commerce products and services, and in fund-raising drives. We will discuss the modeling and the simple analyses behind some of these, and will demonstrate how mathematics can positively impact social systems.