November 30, 2023 FEATURE Data Storytelling Workshop – LAST CHANCE December 5, 7, 12, and 14, 2023 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Final week to register Interested in the upcoming Data Storytelling Workshop, but haven’t registered yet? Time is running out! If you’re looking to build a skill that will get you and […]
Continue ReadingNovember 9, 2023 FEATURE Storytelling with Data: How Organizations Can Use Data to Communicate Impact This Bi-Weekly features a blog post from APDU board member Aaron Bean’s organization, Asemio, that highlights how data can be a powerful tool for telling stories that both inform and motivate. The post provides practical suggestions for integrating data […]
Continue ReadingThis 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 below into action and tell more effective stories with data? Register now for APDU’s upcoming Data Storytelling webinar, offered virtually […]
Continue ReadingOctober 26, 2023 FEATURE APDU Data Storytelling Awards Webinar Next Tuesday October 31, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET The Association of Public Data Users (APDU) is pleased to continue sharing the work of finalists for this year’s APDU Data Storytelling Awards. This webinar will focus on an excellent piece from the New […]
Continue ReadingOctober 12, 2023 FEATURE New Blog: Trustworthy Data for Social and Economic Research In an age of misinformation, relevant, accurate, and timely data is now more valuable than ever. In a new post, Melissa C. Chiu—Director of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT)—discusses the importance of trustworthy […]
Continue ReadingBy: 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 policy makers, government agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The federal statistical system plays a crucial role in producing trustworthy data […]
Continue ReadingSeptember 28, 2023 FEATURE Sign up for APDU’s Storytelling Workshop Today! Your data are only as effective as the story you tell. Sign up now for APDU’s data storytelling workshop in Arlington, VA on November 13-14. In this 1.5-day workshop data visualization expert Jeff Allen will cover the building blocks of data storytelling and show […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 approval to conduct the 2024 ACS Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Test. The effectiveness of wording, placement, response categories, […]
Continue ReadingSeptember 14, 2023 FEATURE 2023 APDU Does Data Storytelling Amid a modern-day data deluge, the ability to distill information into insight and tell a compelling, cohesive, and accurate story has rapidly become an essential skill for researchers and other data professionals. Data storytelling is in demand and APDU has you covered with upcoming webinars […]
Continue ReadingAugust 31, 2023 FEATURE 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 diverse panelists and attendees that were present on […]
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