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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 20h

The Protecting the Election: AI & Governance conference is happening Oct 16-17 at @washupolisci.bsky.social, co-organized by WashU's Betsy Sinclair & @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social/ @caltech.edu.
INFO: polisci.wustl.edu/protecting-e...

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to all! We want to recognize member of the @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Board of Directors Christian Frankenberg,
Chandler Family Professor of Environmental Science & Engineering,
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Research Scientist, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. @caltech.edu

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 5d

Join us on 10/21 at 7pm for "Behind the Book" w/ @caltech.edu alum @jimfruchterman.bsky.social discussing his book "Technology for Good: How Nonprofit Leaders Are Using Software & Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Social Problems" w/ @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social Reg: ci.ovationtix.com/36761/produc...

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 5d

If you missed yesterday's great session of @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social's #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar-part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project-featuring @voting.works' @benadida.com, listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 5d

If you missed yesterday's great session of @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social's #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar-part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project-featuring @voting.works' @benadida.com, listen on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/4hFe...

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 5d

If you missed yesterday's great session of @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social's #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar-part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project-featuring @voting.works' @benadida.com, watch on YouTube here: youtu.be/MJkiWDh7igk?...

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 6d

More info on the launch of the Linde Center (@caltechlcssp.bsky.social) #BioPolicy Initiative here:

www.caltech.edu/campus-life-...

Launch of the Linde Center BioPolicy Initiative

Biology as a Cultural, Political, & Strategic Domain

www.caltech.edu

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 6d

*REMINDER

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*REMINDER!

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 6d

Join us! The Launch of the Linde Center #BioPolicy Initiative, Tues, Oct 14, 2025, 4:30pm

Biology as a Cultural, Political, & Strategic Domain w/ @drewendy.bsky.social, @hooverinstitution.bsky.social Science & Sr Fellow & Martin Family Fellow, Undergrad Ed for #BioEng, @stanfordpress.bsky.social

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Ben Adida @benadida.com · 6d

This afternoon, 2pm eastern. Should be fun. Audience questions included.

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 6d

REMINDAR: 🟠TODAY🟠 Wednesday, 10/1 at 11am Pacific. Register NOW!

#ElectionScienceOfficeHours

@rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social of @caltech.edu / @caltechlcssp.bsky.social & @benadida.com of @voting.works #CaltechElectionIntegrity

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on Oct 1 at 11 am Pacific for the next segment of the #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar & podcast, part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project. Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social welcomes @voting.works Exec Director @benadida.com to talk all things #ElectionTechnology. @caltech.edu

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 6d

REMINDAR: 🟠TODAY🟠 Wednesday, 10/1 at 11am Pacific. Register NOW!

#ElectionScienceOfficeHours

@rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social of @caltech.edu / @caltechlcssp.bsky.social & @benadida.com of @voting.works #CaltechElectionIntegrity

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on Oct 1 at 11 am Pacific for the next segment of the #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar & podcast, part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project. Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social welcomes @voting.works Exec Director @benadida.com to talk all things #ElectionTechnology. @caltech.edu

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Caltech @caltech.edu · 8d

Caltech researchers have developed a new simulation of the hydrological cycle on Jupiter, modeling how water vapor condenses into clouds and falls as rain throughout the giant planet's swirled, turbulent atmosphere.

www.caltech.edu/about/news/a...

A New Model of Water in Jupiter's Atmosphere

How Jupiter's rotation leads to turbulent nonuniform distribution of water in its atmosphere

www.caltech.edu

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R. Michael Alvarez @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social · 8d

This week's Election Science Office Hours! @benadida.com will join me to talk about election technology, voting system security, and cryptography in elections! I'll be a great conversation, join us live at 11am Pacific on Wednesday!

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 8d

Re-upping this important #Biotech event at @caltech.edu hosted by the @caltechlcssp.bsky.social on 10/6. Register today!

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 22d

" #Biotech Beyond Conventional Containment: A Workshop on Policy & Governance " is happening at @caltech.edu on 10/6. Register to attend the Workshop's PUBLIC SESSION hosted by @caltechlcssp.bsky.social #Biotechnology #BiotechPolicy

www.biotech-beyond-containment-caltech2025.org/registration

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 8d

REMINDAR: Happening this Wednesday, 10/1 at 11am Pacific. Register today!

#ElectionScienceOfficeHours

@rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social of @caltech.edu / @caltechlcssp.bsky.social & @benadida.com of @voting.works #CaltechElectionIntegrity

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on Oct 1 at 11 am Pacific for the next segment of the #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar & podcast, part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project. Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social welcomes @voting.works Exec Director @benadida.com to talk all things #ElectionTechnology. @caltech.edu

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 11d

This work is part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity Project. Read more about the @caltechlcssp.bsky.social's work in this area on the project's website, as led by @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social, LCSSP at @caltech.edu
CO-Director.
www.protectingtheelection.us

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 11d

Today, @caltech.edu's Mitchell Linegar presented "The Persuasiveness of #AI: AI Interventions Increase Confidence in #ElectionIntegrity" at @stanfordcyber.bsky.social's Trust & Safety Research Conference. Mitchell Linegar, Betsy Sinclair, @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social @profsanderlinden.bsky.social

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Caltech @caltech.edu · 11d

It’s convocation day!

#Fall2025 #Caltech #FutureOfSTEM

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Magenta Sage Strategies, LLC @magentasagellc.bsky.social · 11d

Great read from @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social on Substack about AI and #ElectionAdministration and Mike's recent #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar/podcast with @microsoft.com's Matt Masterson. Read this essay and subscribe at the link below:

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Here's the latest from @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social on his #ElectionScienceFieldNotes Substack:

"Can AI Improve #ElectionAdministration? Excerpts from my recent conversation with Matt Masterson"

electionscience.substack.com/p/can-ai-imp... | @caltech.edu

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Here's the latest from @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social on his #ElectionScienceFieldNotes Substack:

"Can AI Improve #ElectionAdministration? Excerpts from my recent conversation with Matt Masterson"

electionscience.substack.com/p/can-ai-imp... | @caltech.edu

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Looking forward to this episode!

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Ben Adida @benadida.com · 12d

Looking forward to chatting with my old colleague @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social about all things voting technology next week.

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on Oct 1 at 11 am Pacific for the next segment of the #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar & podcast, part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project. Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social welcomes @voting.works Exec Director @benadida.com to talk all things #ElectionTechnology. @caltech.edu

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

#ElectionScienceOfficeHours: A Conversation on #ElectionTechnology with @benadida.com, Executive Director of @voting.works — Hosted by @caltech.edu's @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social
#CaltechElectionIntegrity Project
REGISTRATION: share.google/YRG4PPbwa4MK...

A Conversation on Election Technology with Ben Adida, PhD, Executive Director of VotingWorks — Caltech Election Integrity Project

Please join us on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:00 am Pacific for the next episode of Election Science Office Hours, a webinar and podcast series presented by the Caltech Election Integrity Project...

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on Oct 1 at 11 am Pacific for the next segment of the #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar & podcast, part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project. Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social welcomes @voting.works Exec Director @benadida.com to talk all things #ElectionTechnology. @caltech.edu

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