The University of Michigan is proud to honor the incredible accomplishments of Professor J. Alex Halderman with the ‘Science in the Service of Democracy’ event on October 30, 2023 – an open-to-the-public celebration recognizing his dedication to advancing technology that supports democracy and civic engagement. Professor Halderman is the Bredt Family Professor of Engineering and has made remarkable contributions through research ranging from internet measurement and censorship resistance to election security. Vincent T. and Gloria M. Gorguze, Professor of Engineering and Interim Dean of Engineering, Professor Steven Ceccio, and Richard H. Orenstein, Division Chair of Computer Science and Engineering, Professor Michael Wellman, will join this tribute honoring excellence in technological research.
The University of Michigan’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is thrilled to host an event that celebrates the incredible achievements of Professor J. Alex Halderman, who has been appointed to the prestigious Bredt Family Professorship. Taking place on Monday, October 30, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Johnson Rooms in the Lurie Engineering Center in Ann Arbor, MI, this free and open-to-the-public event will shine a spotlight on Professor Halderman’s inspiring work at the intersection of technology, politics, and international affairs. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn and engage with groundbreaking research!
Professor J. Alex Halderman is the Bredt Family Professor of Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned a Ph.D. from Princeton University and has conducted research in areas such as Internet measurement, censorship resistance, election cybersecurity, and the impact of technology on politics and international affairs. With over 90 technical publications and eight best paper awards to his credit, Professor Halderman’s work has received extensive recognition.
At the “Science in the Service of Democracy” event, Professor Halderman will deliver a lecture highlighting his groundbreaking research and its implications for democratic institutions and processes. The lecture will explore topics such as election security, election infrastructure challenges, and protective measures for technology that supports democracy. Joining the celebration are esteemed guests Professor Steven Ceccio, Vincent T. and Gloria M. Gorguze, Professor of Engineering and Interim Dean of Engineering, and Professor Michael Wellman, Richard H. Orenstein Division Chair of Computer Science and Engineering. Today, we proudly honor Professor J. Alex Halderman for his remarkable contributions to the advancement of technology in the service of democracy.
Professor Halderman has devoted his career to the development and implementation of computer science systems that benefit society, and his research has fundamentally changed the way we think about the design of election systems. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the New York Review of Books.
His accomplishments have been lauded by many, including the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship in 2019, the University of Michigan President’s Award for National and State Leadership in 2020, and the USENIX/Meta Internet Defense Prize in 2022.
Professor J. Alex Halderman’s work in the fields of computer science, network security, and election cybersecurity is remarkable and invaluable, and this event celebrates his achievements. It is an exceptional opportunity to engage with his groundbreaking research and to explore the intricate relationship between technology, politics, and international affairs. Don’t miss this enlightening event taking place in Ann Arbor, MI, and join in honoring Professor J. Alex Halderman for his extraordinary contributions to advancing Science in the service of democracy.
