How “information gerrymandering” influences voters

Study analyzes how networks can distort voters’ perceptions and change election results.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 4, 2019 ~8 min

Political Methodology Lab to dig deep into new kinds of data | MIT News

Founder Teppei Yamamoto designs new tools to comprehend political behavior transformed by digital technology.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Political Science • mit
Feb. 15, 2018 ~7 min


Mens et Manus America examines election integrity | MIT News

Political scientists Charles Stewart III and Eitan D. Hersh offer insights on data, technology, and election security in an era of rising concern.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
Oct. 30, 2017 ~6 min

Mens et Manus America examines the politics of misinformation | MIT News

Adam Berinsky and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan present research on rumors and falsehoods in U.S. politics.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
May 22, 2017 ~7 min

In MIT visit, sociologist Arlie Hochschild discusses U.S. political divisions | MIT News

At Mens et Manus America event, Hochschild recommends three pillars of action for finding common ground among U.S. voters.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
April 10, 2017 ~9 min

Bern notice | MIT News

In MIT speech, Bernie Sanders contends future of U.S. politics “must be” progressive.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
April 3, 2017 ~5 min

Mens et Manus America initiative launches with documentary event | MIT News

Over 200 students and faculty attend kickoff as SHASS and Sloan begin an exploration of current U.S. social, political, economic challenges.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
March 3, 2017 ~9 min

MIT Election Data and Science Lab launches | MIT News

Founded by political scientist Charles Stewart III, the Election Lab focuses on non-partisan research, data, and analysis to improve elections.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
Jan. 25, 2017 ~9 min


Evaluating voter experience | MIT News

Wait times at polls in 2016 election improved in several key states, new survey results show.

Abby Abazorius | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 8, 2016 ~8 min

How healthy is the U.S. voting system? | MIT News

Professor Charles Stewart III explains why the U.S. electoral system is strong and how MIT research is making the voting process even more seamless.  

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
Oct. 20, 2016 ~7 min

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