From the Archives | The Election Process: Fast, Accurate, or Cheap - Pick Two

In this special From the Archives edition of Problem Solved -

What does industrial and systems engineering have to do with elections? More than you might think. In this October 2024 conversation, Dr. Gretchen Macht of the University of Rhode Island's Engineering for Democracy Institute reveals the complex systems behind the voting process, from managing voter flow and mail-in ballots to simulation, facility planning, staffing and optimization. Revisit a fascinating look at how engineers help election officials navigate limited resources, complex constraints and one nonnegotiable priority: accuracy.

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Original episode produced and edited by David Brandt

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