Thank You: A Reflection on 2023
In this last blog post of 2023, we want to express our deepest gratitude to every APDU Board leader, member, sponsor, and partner for their dedication and hard work in continuing to fulfill APDU’s mission.…
Storytelling with Data: How Organizations Can Use Data to Communicate Impact
This blog post was adapted from one originally published by Asemio LLC, where APDU board member Aaron Bean is Managing Director. The original post can be found here. Want to learn how to put the recommendations…
Trustworthy Data for Social and Economic Research
By: Melissa C. Chiu, Director, Committee on National Statistics, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Trustworthy, reliable, and widely available statistics are essential for making informed decisions in the public and private sectors, including…
The Census Bureau Requests Public Comment on SOGI Test for the ACS!
The American Community Survey is looking to expand its collection of valuable demographic information related to gender and sex. Building on recommendations from other Federal agencies and working groups, the Census Bureau will be requesting…
2023 APDU Annual Conference Recap: A Reflection
It has been a little over a month since the 2023 APDU Annual Conference, which featured the universe of public data in many forms. As this recap blog series concludes, let us reflect on the…
2023 APDU Annual Conference Recap: Heirs’ Property Data
APDU 2023 was full of fantastic information, excellent networking, and very informative talks. One session that stood out and sparked a lively conversation among other public data professionals was presented by Natasha Moodie and Dr.…
2023 APDU Annual Conference Recap: Equity in Public Data Kick-Off
The 2023 APDU Annual Conference kicked off last week on July 25, 2023, with a triple presentation session about Applying New Data Sources for Equity in Public Data by representatives from Coleridge Initiative, Urban Institute…
Kudos to the Office of the US Chief Statistician!!
Katherine K. Wallman Chief Statistician of the United States (1992-2017) APDU Board Member (2018 – 2022) The website StatsPolicy.gov was officially launched in April 2023. The site begins, “Welcome to StatsPolicy.gov, the home of the…
Democratizing Labor Market Information
Authors: Frauke Kreuter, Ph.D., Professor, University of Maryland Joint Program in Survey Methodology and Co-director, Social Data Science Center Julia Lane. Ph.D., Professor, New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public Service It has never…
The Rise of Industrial Policy Means Data Synchronization is More Critical Than Ever
By: Austin Clemens, Director of Economic Measurement Policy at The Washington Center for Equitable Growth Industrial policy is the hot new trend in D.C. policymaking circles, a Biden administration promise to radically transform the economy…
APDU Board Member: APDU Hosts Scholarship Students at Conference
This year APDU was bestowed with a grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to support the travel and conference registration fees for a cohort of promising students interested in public data. These students had the opportunity to meet with board members, engage with conference attendees and speakers, and share their work in our poster session.
APDU Board Member: July Jobs Report 2022 – Are we Headed Back to Routine?
Summer activity is winding down and the routine of life awaits in the fall. However, the job market has been anything but routine even during the dog days summer. It resembles more the ups and downs of the summer’s blockbuster rollercoasters.