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Success at ESRA 2026 - EDI travels to Phoenix for the 2026 ESRA Conference. Wins Poster competition!
Nunes presents at ASEE on K-12 ISE + Civics outreach module
S4EN Fall Workshop - Oct 21, 2025 12:00 PM This Fall Workshop is aimed at understanding the unique challenges in election science. Participants from all STEM fields, as well as election officials and political scientists, are encouraged to attend.

Data Empowerment Workshop - A Two-Part Webinar Series for PLEJ Members Part 1: Wednesday, November 12th, 1p - 5p EST Part 2: Wednesday, November 19th, 1p - 5p EST
Mail Ballots: Faster Verification, Better Processes, and Safer Tabulation Webinar
2025 EAC Data Summit: Election Administration by the Numbers

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