Events

“Director of Experiments” is the official title once held by Political Science Professor David Nickerson. As an expert in political psychology and research methodologies, in 2007, Nickerson helped establish the Analyst Institute, a center that conducts field experiments on campaign strategies. This experience prepared him to help both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton with their campaigns. The Obama and Clinton campaigns were at the forefront in the use of big-data and randomized control trials to drive campaign strategies and policy decisions. As the Director of Experiments, Nickerson tested the effectiveness of volunteer phone calls, local canvassers, and various other tactics to mobilize voters. Join Professors Donald Green and Paul Lagunes in a conversation with Professor Nickerson about the use of advanced data analysis in politics. This event is co-sponsored by the Urban and Social Policy Concentration.