Princeton Gerrymandering Project PGP PICS 2020 Sandra Chen

Princeton Gerrymandering Project (PGP) PICS 2020 Sandra Chen

What is PGP? The Princeton Gerrymandering Project uses a nonpartisan, multidisciplinary approach to combat gerrymandering 1 at the state-by-state level, combining math and data with law and policy. 1 the practice of drawing political boundaries for the advantage of a certain group of people (eg political party, racial group)

My Focus Project A guide to redistricting in all 50 states. 3

My Focus Project A guide to redistricting in all 50 states. For each state, I researched and recorded: ▪ the particulars of the state legislative and congressional redistricting processes ▪ likely pitfalls for gerrymandering ▪ past legal and political challenges ▪ the impact of Census delays ▪ actions for citizens to take

Other Individual Projects ▪ One-page reports on proposed redistricting legislation in MO and PA ▪ Outline of state redistricting timelines ▪ Spreadsheet of 100+ local redistricting authorities ▪ In. Design report templates My MO one-pager, using the In. Design template I created →

My Work Life PGP has three weekly team meetings: a Monday check-in, a Wednesday deep dive, and a Friday special guest. I really appreciated these opportunities to get to know the team and learn more about their areas of specialty. k er wor n r o c y ot of m a virtual h s p a in A sn orking its set of w k s noo ent ha e strain, m n o r envi (eg. ey , but I s e g n e chall ction) t of it! e n n o s fc lack o make the be o tried t

Final Reflections ▪ Learned so much about gerrymandering on a state and local level ▪ Gained research and writing skills ▪ Worked on projects that have public impact ▪ Will continue working with PGP!