June 24, 2021 FEATURES 2021 APDU Annual Conference Federal statistical data is used to understand the shifting American landscape, helping make sense of the new normal at work, in our communities, in governance ? the list goes on. With trust in institutions waning among some, accurate public data can help restore trust and encourage cooperation. […]
June 17, 2021 FEATURES APDU Annual Conference: Questions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Public data has significant impacts on the lives of our most vulnerable populations. Several sessions at the Annual Conference will discuss how to ensure accurate counts and maintain privacy. Check out the agenda to learn more! 5 Weeks Until the Conference! […]
June 10, 2021 FEATURES APDU President?s Letter Inviting Members to the Annual Conference APDU President Mary Jo Hoeksema recently wrote a letter to members encouraging them to attend this year’s virtual Annual Conference. It’s a message worth sharing more broadly – click through to learn more, and don’t forget to register today! 6 Weeks […]
Dear colleagues, The 2021 Association of Public Data Users Annual Conference, “Public Data: Making Sense of the New Normal,” is only a few weeks away! Hopefully, you are making plans to attend, July 26-29. While we wish we could be together in person, we are confident that you will find this year’s virtual conference to […]
Continue ReadingOn May 12, the Association of Public Data Users and the Massive Data Institute at Georgetown University held a town hall session on Solving Data “Differences” – Assessing the Use Cases.
Continue ReadingJune 3, 2021 FEATURES Biden Administration Proposes Record $171.3b for R&D Across Civilian Agencies The Biden administration proposed the largest-ever increase in non-defense research and development spending as it looks to out-compete China in emerging technologies with the release of his first budget. The budget proposes $171.3 billion for R&D across more than 20 federal […]
May 27, 2021 FEATURES 2021 Data Viz Awards – Last Chance to Submit Your Nomination Submission Deadline May 28, 2021 The Association of Public Data Users (APDU) is pleased to announce the 2021 Data Viz Awards. After a hiatus due to pandemic disruptions, we are again soliciting creative and meaningful graphic designs that use publicly-available […]
Since 2015, I have attended the annual APDU data conference each year. When a conference ends, I want to walk away with ideas I could implement at my organization – informed about new public data or a research methodology— energizing me to innovate and provide the public we serve with new ways to access and use data. The APDU conference has never let me down which is why I return each year.
Continue ReadingMay 20, 2021 FEATURES 2021 Data Viz Awards – Nominations Deadline 8 Days Away! The Association of Public Data Users (APDU) is pleased to announce the 2021 Data Viz Awards. After a hiatus due to pandemic disruptions, we are again soliciting creative and meaningful graphic designs that use publicly-available data (for example, data from the […]
May 13, 2021 FEATURES U.S. Birthrate Fell by 4% in 2020, Hitting Another Record Low The number of babies born in the U.S. dropped by 4% in 2020 compared with the previous year, according to a new federal report released Wednesday. The general fertility rate was 55.8 births per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44, […]