Tools

The Engineering for Democracy Institute has created tools to help you make data-driven decisions about the allocation of resources in polling locations. The tools rely on data from voting equipment log files to produce polling location simulations. Naturally, the tools can be used separately or in combination with one another, to process, understand, and articulate data. Learn more about and access the tools the EDI team has developed and used to conduct our projects by clicking on the cards below.

Instructions for creating 2D & 3D Layouts.

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Instructions for using Simio & SketchUp to model election systems.

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Microsoft Excel add-in for processing, analyzing and visualizing data.

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Excel timers used to track on-site election system processes.

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COVID-19 risk reduction strategies presented in a visual format.

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User guide updated with Covid-19 considerations.

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Suggested polling operation modifications for COVID-19.

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The Engineering for Democracy Institute may work with, and may accept funding from, individuals and organizations on all sides of the political spectrum. EDI’s work is not and will not be influenced in any way by an individual’s or organization’s party affiliation or political perspective and it does not advocate for, nor work towards, the election or defeat of any individual candidates or the members of any specific political party or affiliation.