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 below into action and tell more effective stories with data? Register now for APDU’s upcoming Data Storytelling webinar, offered virtually […]
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 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 ReadingIt 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 those two days. When one hears of an “Association of Public Data […]
Continue ReadingAPDU 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. Keith Wiley of the Housing Assistance Council entitled, “The Use of Public and Private Data to Address Heirs’ Property”. This […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 and DataHaven. Attendees got an opportunity to learn from fellow professionals in the field and discuss different data-centric approaches towards […]
Continue ReadingKatherine 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 U.S. Federal statistical system. StatsPolicy.gov brings together important information about our interwoven Federal statistical system, including our members, priorities, and […]
Continue ReadingAuthors: 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 been more important to have timely, local, and actionable data on jobs and earnings – labor market data. Just in […]
Continue ReadingBy: 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 that is pouring federal dollars into green energy, infrastructure, and semiconductor manufacturing. While this transformation will place considerable demands on […]
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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.
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