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APPAM is dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education.
Happy holidays from APPAM!

The APPAM offices will be closed from Dec 24th - Jan 5th
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Are you a student interested in getting more involved in APPAM in 2026? Now is your chance! Nominations are open through Jan. 14th for the the role of Policy Council Student Rep & Data Analyst. Learn more & submit a nomination: https://ow.ly/wy3f50XKxeC
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
APPLY NOW for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program! Immerse yourself in state or federal policymaking while earning a competitive stipend & benefiting from tailored professional development. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Q8jVvS . Due Jan 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
December 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
If you missed last week's webinar: Bridging Research & Practice, don't worry - we have you covered! View the video here: https://ow.ly/CQZZ50XFJ9i
December 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
APPAM student members: interested in stepping into leadership? Or know someone who’d be a great fit? Check out APPAM’s student leadership opportunities. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/czU450XFTLf
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It's almost time for the last APPAM webinar of the year! Join us at 2pm EST for Bridging Research and Practice: Career Pathways for Emerging Public Policy Scholars. Learn more: www.appam.org/news/webinars/
December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Have you completed your post-conference survey for #2025APPAM? Check your inbox for your link! If you attended, and didn't receive an email, let us know. You have until December 5th.
December 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Was one of your 2025 resolutions to participate in more professional development? There is still time to make that happen! Join us on 12/3 for the webinar: Bridging Research & Practice: Career Pathways for Emerging Public Policy Scholars. Learn more & register here: ow.ly/ehqM50Xtgjk
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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MDRC had a great time at the @appam.bsky.social Annual Fall Research Conference in Seattle earlier this month!

Here are three of the ways our staff members participated — as moderators, panelists, and interviewers.

Looking forward to reconvening in Boston in November 2026!
November 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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This year's @appam.bsky.social Fall Research Conference in Seattle was great! Enjoyed catching up with friends and colleagues, and received valuable feedback on my work-in-progress. Especially in these chaotic times, great hanging out with researchers focused on improving public policy.
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
There is so much to be thankful for, what did we miss?
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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APPAM is always special for me because it brings together so many Korean policy scholars. This year felt extra meaningful with both the current and incoming KAPS presidents showing up to support the community.
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Still thinking about the fun times and great discussions I had at #2025APPAM -- wonderful conference! Thanks to the whole @appam.bsky.social team for putting on a great event -- looking forward to next year in Boston!
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Last week, SPA faculty were in Seattle, WA, presenting their groundbreaking research at #APPAM2025.
Hear from our own Eli Lee on his experience and top takeaways.
#SPAProud #2025APPAM @appam.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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As always, I had a great time at #appam2025!

I presented my JMP 'The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility' (see thread below) and saw some great papers on childcare markets, fertility, healthcare access, and more.

@appam.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Ready to relive #2025APPAM? Check out our Flickr album of photos. You can also send your candid shots to jweisman@appam.org. View photos here: https://ow.ly/CKcY50XuasJ
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Looking to break into or advance in public policy? Join six leaders from government, think tanks & academia for strategies on navigating today’s job market. Get tips on skills, networking, and career paths—plus an extended Q&A to ask your questions directly. Register here: https://ow.ly/ehqM50Xtgjk
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Had a fantastic time at #APPAM2025 in Seattle! Great conference, excited for next year’s Fall Research Conference in Boston.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to moderate a roundtable titled “The Frontiers of Natural Hazard Risk Management Data” with an outstanding panel. Learned a ton from…(1/4)
November 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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From National Harbor to Seattle, from the Great Wheel to Space Needle #2025APPAM, very grateful to present my work on STEM Education with Professor @joshua-goodman.com, learned so much from scholars with cross-field insights. Encouraged me to rethink the ways policy drive meaningful social change!
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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#APPAM2025 is a great experience. So many smart, insightful researchers in a very supportive environment. I was at the PhD/Career Fair. Amazing how much time senior folks took to talk with prospective students and graduates. Check out cool research like this.
Attending #APPAM2025?
I’m excited to present the first paper from an emerging project documenting the Trump administration’s unlawful erasure of data, information, and resources across federal agencies.

Hope to see you on Saturday morning! 👋
November 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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I have to say: @appam.bsky.social, I did not know how cool you are.

The sessions I attended (mostly on disability policy) were collaborative and nicely put together. Discussant comments were insightful and helpful. And as a qualitative sociologist, I felt welcomed in an interdisciplinary space.
November 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to Alison Berube, winner of #2025APPAM Poster Award on "Geographic Variation in Child Support Debt: The Role of Neighborhood Contexts and Mobility." Alison is an IRP Graduate Research Fellow and PhD student in Consumer Behavior & Family Economics at UW–Madison. Great work, Alison!
November 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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This is pretty corny, but #appam2025 made me feel hopeful for the first time in a while
November 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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#2025APPAM was amazing! Got great insights on my paper and loved catching up with friends. @appam.bsky.social is extra special - I’ve been lucky to grow with this community, from E&I fellow to student ambassador to receiving an Ascendium grant this year. Next year it’s in Boston, welcome to my city!
November 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Delighted that our research on inequality in access to and progression within professional occupations won an award @appam.bsky.social - thanks to all who stopped by for excellent conversations. And thanks Seattle, it’s been a blast. See you next time!
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM