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Suzanne Mello-Stark

Suzanne Mello-Stark is an associate teaching professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, and has served in technical advisory roles to the election commissions and Secretary of State offices in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Latest articles by Suzanne Mello-Stark

The Big Idea
It’s now clear US voting is hackable. Here are 6 things we must do to prevent chaos.It’s now clear US voting is hackable. Here are 6 things we must do to prevent chaos.
The Big Idea

Several bombshell news reports this month reveal our vulnerability.

By Suzanne Mello-Stark
The Big Idea
Some states — including swing states — have flawed voting systemsSome states — including swing states — have flawed voting systems
The Big Idea

Problems include machines that don’t generate a paper trail and a lack of effective auditing.

By Suzanne Mello-Stark