Elections Experts

Alexander Schwarzmann, PhD

Dean of the School of Computer and Cyber SciencesAugusta University

Dean Schwarzmann is a nationally-recognized expert in cybersecurity of voting technology, computer science, and distributed systems.

Thomas Smith

Professor in the Practice of Finance; Academic Director, Master of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Jane Hilderman

Executive DirectorSamara Canada

Jane Hilderman leads Samara Canada, a trusted nonpartisan educational charity dedicated to strengthening Canada's democracy.

Aaditya Ramdas

Associate ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Aaditya Ramdas' research is aimed at solving basic problems in science and technology.

Sandra Pavelka, Ph.D.

Expert in political science, justice, law and public policyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Sandra Pavelka is an expert in American politics and elections, law and public policy, and juvenile and restorative justice.

Zico Kolter

Associate Professor and Director of Machine LearningCarnegie Mellon University

Zico Kolter researches how to make deep learning algorithms more robust, safer, and understand how data impacts how models function.

Kathleen M. Carley

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Kathleen M Carley employs network science, AI & simulation to address organizational, information, social cyber security & influence issues.

Jason Davidson

Professor of Political Science and International AffairsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Davidson specializes in U.S. foreign and security policy and global affairs. He's a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council.

Jeremy Pressman, Ph.D.

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Pressman specializes in the Arab-Israeli peace process, US foreign policy, and the scope of political protests in the United States.

Adam Schiffer

ProfessorTexas Christian University

Professor Schiffer writes and speaks on media bias, presidential nomination contests, political news, elections, and public opinion.