Lectures on Tap-How to Measure Democracy: Using Data to Track Global Trends

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Williamsburg.

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

🗓️ Date: November 12th, 2025

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Williamsburg (exact address given in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: “How to Measure Democracy: Using Data to Track Global Trends”

🎤 Speaker: Political Scientist, Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy

In a time of growing concern about the state of democracy both in the United States and worldwide, understanding how we measure democracy is more essential than ever. Join us for a fascinating lecture where Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy will explore the complexities of translating the abstract concept of "democracy" into measurable data over time and across countries.

Dr. Jones-Rooy will take us on a tour of the scientific methods used to quantify regime types, discussing the challenges and insights gained in this endeavor. In addition, you'll learn how everyone can engage with data science through the art and science of measurement, enhancing your understanding of democracy’s health and its implications for society.

Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy is a data and political scientist with expertise in complex systems and the quantification of politics. A former professor at NYU, she now empowers individuals and organizations to harness data effectively. Her writing has appeared in major publications, and she hosts the podcast Behind the Data.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the vital measurement of democracy!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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