Next week, James Gimpel, professor of government at the University of Maryland, College Park, will discuss his research into big data, political campaigns, and voter attitudes.
“Big Data Insights for Political Campaigns and Elections”
Monday, February 15th | 7 p.m.
Location: Beam Classroom, VAC
Open to the public
Sponsored by the Bowdoin Departments of Government and Digital and Computational Studies
Political campaigns are now using big data to get information on voters’ attitudes and behaviors. Big data can be used to microtarget voters before elections and help campaign fundraising as well as influence other areas of elections. Professor Gimpel’s research focuses on political behavior, campaigns and elections, public opinion and immigration politics and policy. Interested students can also have dinner with Professor Gimpel at 5:30 in Thorne before the lecture.