MEDSL Quirks
Jack doesn't like this class of food
What are sweets?
DC is home to the largest library in the world. What is the name of this library?
What is the Library of Congress?
"I harness the power of math and algorithms in an attempt to create "fair" redistricting plans. I run a MEDSL affiliate lab right here in the Greater Boston Area."
Who is Moon Duchin ?
John and Jack famously countered faulty election analysis that served as the basis of fraud claims in this country's election
What is Bolivia?
I woke up, checked my tasks, and got straight to work. What did I forget?
What is "update my daily standup card"?
What is the common typo of MEDSL's name?
What is "MIT Election and Data Science Lab"?
DC's public transit system is the __ busiest in the nation.
What is second (only to NY)?
"Charles and I? Oh yeah, we go wayyyyyy back. His technical institute is freezing cold. Mine? Rays of sunshine all year round."
Who is Michael Alvarez?
Voting is mandatory in these two countries that begin with the letter "A"
What are Argentina and Australia?
I've created my task "Check new absentee non-return indicator" in the EPI project assigned. I've it to Charles, with a healthy description and all the necessary links. What critical feature do I need to set to make sure it is seen?
What is "the due date"?
Joelle was heavily involved in this college extracurricular activity
What is the theatre?
There are __ bathrooms in the White House. (Answers within 2 votes will be accepted)
What is 35?
"I'm the new kid on the block, but I am a seasoned election scientist. Just don't forget to tell me if this meeting is being recorded before I put your state on blast for their horrific administrative practices"
Who is John Curiel?
In 1893, this nation became the first self-governing country in the world in which all women had the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
What is New Zealand?
I created a task with the name "Charles check bullet vote algebra". What did I do wrong?
What is "Charles should be assigned the task, not named in the task name"?
Jack and Declan prefer cold brew coffee based on its superiority in regards to this particular component
What is acidity?
Washington DC uses letters for streets traveling east to west, but you won't find this letter no matter how hard you try.
What is "J"?
"I am the founding director of an election science lab at a liberal arts college in Oregon. I am the class clown of Election Science zoom chats and slack channels. #sorrynotsorry if I distracted you @presenter"
Who is Paul Gronke?
Men and women were designated to vote in separate polling locations until 2012 in this South American country
What is Chile?
Consider the following task names: "Virginia precinct data", "EPI disability indicator", and "Incomplete EAVS data". Each of these task names are missing this critical component.
What is a "strong, actionable verb"?
I am an unofficial, yet loyal member of the MEDSL team. I make sure everyone is seen and heard, but I only speak up once at the start of our general meetings.
Who is the owl?
I am the only president buried in Washington DC. Who am I and where am I entombed?
Who is Woodrow Wilson? + Where is Washington National Cathedral?
"You need turnout data? I am your guy. I am vocal Floridian; if I see something I disagree with on Twitter, I won't hesitate to scientifically and nonpartisan-ly subtweet you."
Who is Michael McDonald?
In the 1967 mayoral election in Picoza, Ecuador, this hygienic product received the majority votes through write-ins
What is (anti-chafing) foot powder?
I need Charles to review a new indicator for the EPI. I create a task for him, including a description where I detail the new calculation. Also, I remember that he'll want to see the write-up explaining the pros/cons, so I add a comment to link to my the appropriate google doc. What important Asana rule has been violated?
What is "do not post important links/information in the comments section"?