Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office has partnered with the University of Michigan School of Information and the Center for Civic Design to improve how the state of Michigan communicates election results.

UMSI students, using their skills in user experience research and design, will aid in the development of a dashboard. The students’ project, which aligns with U-M’s Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment and Global Engagement, aims to increase Michiganders’ trust in the democratic process by making election data more accessible and transparent for voters and other key stakeholders.

UMSI dean Andrea Forte says this project lines up perfectly with the school’s mission.

“UMSI students are shaping the future by tackling challenges at the intersection of people, technology and data,” she says. “In this year of democracy, civic empowerment, and global engagement, we are proud to have the opportunity to partner with the Michigan Department of State and highlight the university’s commitment to elevating expertise and applying research that increases understanding, fosters transparency, and enables democracy to flourish.” 

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Read “Benson launches dashboard with data on Michigan early and absentee voting” at Michigan Advance. 

Learn more about UMSI’s partnership with the Michigan Department of State.