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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 13h

We are looking forward to having you with us @jimfruchterman.bsky.social!

@caltech.edu @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social @caltechlcssp.bsky.social

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · 13h

Looking forward to coming to Pasadena (and LA) next week!
#techforgood

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

The Launch of the Linde Center #BioPolicy Initiative: Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 4:30pm @caltech.edu. 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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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 3d

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Measuring the Quality of Answers in Political Q&As with Large Language Models | Political Analysis | Cambridge Core

Measuring the Quality of Answers in Political Q&As with Large Language Models

www.cambridge.org

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 3d

Excellent new research from @caltechlcssp.bsky.social / @caltech.edu's @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social and Jacob Morrier. See the link further down in the thread.

Political Analysis @polanalysis.bsky.social · 5d

Currently in FirstView: In “Measuring the Quality of Answers in Political Q&As with Large Language Models,” @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social and Jacob Morrier develop an approach for measuring the quality of answers in Q&A sessions using data from the Question Period in the Canadian House of Commons.

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Caltech @caltech.edu · 4d

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded Kareem El-Badry, assistant professor of astronomy at Caltech, with a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship, an honor that comes with a "no-strings-attached" grant of $800,000.

www.caltech.edu/about/news/k...

Kareem El-Badry Named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow

www.caltech.edu

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

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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...

open.spotify.com

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LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 11d

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 · 11d

*REMINDER

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

*REMINDER!

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

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 · 11d

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

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

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 · 17d

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

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 · 17d

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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 · 27d

" #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 · 13d

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 · 17d

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 · 16d

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 · 16d

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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