Population Association of America
@popassocamerica.bsky.social
PAA is a non-profit, scientific, professional organization that promotes and supports research on population issues.
Every donation makes a crucial difference. Your gift ensures evidence, not ideology, guides how we understand the most pressing population issues.
First 5 to set up a re-occurring donation receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more by #GivingTuesday and enter to win a PAA shirt. buff.ly/iSaSAaO
First 5 to set up a re-occurring donation receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more by #GivingTuesday and enter to win a PAA shirt. buff.ly/iSaSAaO
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Every donation makes a crucial difference. Your gift ensures evidence, not ideology, guides how we understand the most pressing population issues.
First 5 to set up a re-occurring donation receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more by #GivingTuesday and enter to win a PAA shirt. buff.ly/iSaSAaO
First 5 to set up a re-occurring donation receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more by #GivingTuesday and enter to win a PAA shirt. buff.ly/iSaSAaO
Note to members: the PAA office will be closed the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’re grateful for you, our members, and everyone advancing population research. Wishing you a moment to find gratitude this holiday season.
We’re grateful for you, our members, and everyone advancing population research. Wishing you a moment to find gratitude this holiday season.
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Note to members: the PAA office will be closed the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’re grateful for you, our members, and everyone advancing population research. Wishing you a moment to find gratitude this holiday season.
We’re grateful for you, our members, and everyone advancing population research. Wishing you a moment to find gratitude this holiday season.
NextGenPop is a 2-week, in-person, on-campus summer experience for undergrads aiming to increase the diversity of the population field and nurture the next generation of scholars. The summer 2026 session will be hosted by the University of Minnesota! Application deadline February 5. buff.ly/IO6P52W
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
NextGenPop is a 2-week, in-person, on-campus summer experience for undergrads aiming to increase the diversity of the population field and nurture the next generation of scholars. The summer 2026 session will be hosted by the University of Minnesota! Application deadline February 5. buff.ly/IO6P52W
Rescheduled! On Dec. 10, our panel of social scientists will discuss birth rate trends and how policy incentives like tax credits and paid family leave affect decisions to start families. Timely discussion due to recent interest in boosting national birth rates.
U.S. Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for American Families
Consider joining us on Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 2075 Rayburn House Office Building for ice cream and engaging presentations about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.An…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Rescheduled! On Dec. 10, our panel of social scientists will discuss birth rate trends and how policy incentives like tax credits and paid family leave affect decisions to start families. Timely discussion due to recent interest in boosting national birth rates.
At a time when data is questioned and science budgets waver, PAA remains a home for rigorous, independent research. The new PAA Futures Fund will ensure evidence—not ideology—guides how we understand today’s biggest population challenges. Support #PAAFuturesFund today: buff.ly/iSaSAaO
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
At a time when data is questioned and science budgets waver, PAA remains a home for rigorous, independent research. The new PAA Futures Fund will ensure evidence—not ideology—guides how we understand today’s biggest population challenges. Support #PAAFuturesFund today: buff.ly/iSaSAaO
The McLanahan Award is given in honor of Sara McLanahan, a remarkable scholar, mentor, and policy advisor. The award goes to a senior scholar for extraordinary contributions to the study of family change, the well-being of children and families, and related social policies.
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The McLanahan Award is given in honor of Sara McLanahan, a remarkable scholar, mentor, and policy advisor. The award goes to a senior scholar for extraordinary contributions to the study of family change, the well-being of children and families, and related social policies.
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Labor Department confirms cancellation of October jobs report
Labor Department confirms cancellation of October jobs report
The move was largely anticipated as federal workers were unable to conduct a key household survey due to the government shutdown.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Labor Department confirms cancellation of October jobs report
NIH-funded research led to the development of gene editing technologies, making it possible to treat deadly and debilitating genetic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia. Supporting medical research is supporting our loved ones and communities. #AmericansForMedicalResearch buff.ly/N7sTwB9
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
NIH-funded research led to the development of gene editing technologies, making it possible to treat deadly and debilitating genetic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia. Supporting medical research is supporting our loved ones and communities. #AmericansForMedicalResearch buff.ly/N7sTwB9
NSF is prioritizing the most pressing issues, including restoring the capacity to make awards and ensuring continued management and oversight of existing awards. Visit the recently updated Resumption of Operations at NSF page for information and FAQs.
Resumption of Operations at NSF
Information for the research community regarding the agency's resumption of operations after a lapse in appropriations.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
NSF is prioritizing the most pressing issues, including restoring the capacity to make awards and ensuring continued management and oversight of existing awards. Visit the recently updated Resumption of Operations at NSF page for information and FAQs.
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1/ Concerns about low birth rates & below "replacement" fertility have been in the news a lot lately. But what does "replacement fertility" mean exactly?
(Throwback pic to that time I tried replacement fertility all in one go). jenndowd.substack.com/p/what-is-re... #demography #fertility
(Throwback pic to that time I tried replacement fertility all in one go). jenndowd.substack.com/p/what-is-re... #demography #fertility
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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EVENT REMINDER! 📅
Join @popassocamerica.bsky.social on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
Learn more and see details ➡️ www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
Join @popassocamerica.bsky.social on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
Learn more and see details ➡️ www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
U.S. Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for American Families
Consider joining us on Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 2075 Rayburn House Office Building for ice cream and engaging presentations about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.An…
www.populationassociation.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
EVENT REMINDER! 📅
Join @popassocamerica.bsky.social on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
Learn more and see details ➡️ www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
Join @popassocamerica.bsky.social on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
Learn more and see details ➡️ www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
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These 3 generations received PAA’s Dorothy Thomas Award for graduate work in demography 20 years apart– in 1983, 2003, and 2023. Read about PSC's legacy of PAA wins and nominate a colleague! psc.isr.umich.edu/news/u-m-phd...
@davidalam.bsky.social @burgards.bsky.social @popassocamerica.bsky.social
@davidalam.bsky.social @burgards.bsky.social @popassocamerica.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
These 3 generations received PAA’s Dorothy Thomas Award for graduate work in demography 20 years apart– in 1983, 2003, and 2023. Read about PSC's legacy of PAA wins and nominate a colleague! psc.isr.umich.edu/news/u-m-phd...
@davidalam.bsky.social @burgards.bsky.social @popassocamerica.bsky.social
@davidalam.bsky.social @burgards.bsky.social @popassocamerica.bsky.social
The Dorothy S. Thomas Award is presented annually for the best graduate student paper on the interrelationships among social, economic and demographic variables. Nominations now open! Submit a nomination by January 31, 2026. buff.ly/sMThJ6E
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Dorothy S. Thomas Award is presented annually for the best graduate student paper on the interrelationships among social, economic and demographic variables. Nominations now open! Submit a nomination by January 31, 2026. buff.ly/sMThJ6E
Data scientists perform last rites for ‘dearly departed datasets’ in 2nd Trump administration buff.ly/BedgVzD
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Data scientists perform last rites for ‘dearly departed datasets’ in 2nd Trump administration buff.ly/BedgVzD
APPLY NOW for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program! Immerse yourself in state or federal policymaking while earning a competitive stipend and benefiting from tailored professional development. Learn more here: bit.ly/3Q8jVvS 📅 Due January 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. @srcdorg.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 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 and benefiting from tailored professional development. Learn more here: bit.ly/3Q8jVvS 📅 Due January 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. @srcdorg.bsky.social
PAA members, to show your backing to end the federal government shutdown, COSSA has crafted an action alert for you. Contact your representatives now to press for a resolution and expedite the FY 2026 funding process. Let's avoid further delays! buff.ly/yfrVO6W #EndShutdown
Action Center | COSSA
A consortium of Social Science Associations works to communicate the importance of social & behavioral science research to policymakers. The powerful stories come from people who express how it is…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
PAA members, to show your backing to end the federal government shutdown, COSSA has crafted an action alert for you. Contact your representatives now to press for a resolution and expedite the FY 2026 funding process. Let's avoid further delays! buff.ly/yfrVO6W #EndShutdown
36 organizations, ~400 individuals from 45 states and DC signed our letter to Congress opposing USDA's termination of food security data collection. Read (and share) our letter here: bit.ly/CPSFSS
October 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
36 organizations, ~400 individuals from 45 states and DC signed our letter to Congress opposing USDA's termination of food security data collection. Read (and share) our letter here: bit.ly/CPSFSS
The application period for National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families fellowship program focused on #economic well-being and #ECE research among Hispanic families is now open. Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET on November 21, 2025. buff.ly/6FXKYd1 #EmScholars
Fellowship for Research on Economic Well-being and Early Care and Education Among Hispanic Children and Families - Hispanic Research Center
The fellowship program supports early career scholars studying topics related to economic well-being and early care and education (ECE)
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October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The application period for National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families fellowship program focused on #economic well-being and #ECE research among Hispanic families is now open. Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET on November 21, 2025. buff.ly/6FXKYd1 #EmScholars
The submission deadline for the 2026 Virtual Applied Demography Conference has been extended! Submit your proposal by Monday, Oct. 27: buff.ly/t6Ie1Ik
Government employee having a hard time meeting this deadline? E-mail or DM us.
Government employee having a hard time meeting this deadline? E-mail or DM us.
October 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The submission deadline for the 2026 Virtual Applied Demography Conference has been extended! Submit your proposal by Monday, Oct. 27: buff.ly/t6Ie1Ik
Government employee having a hard time meeting this deadline? E-mail or DM us.
Government employee having a hard time meeting this deadline? E-mail or DM us.
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Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) webinar this Thursday featuring three former commissioners will:
- provide updates,
- describe strategies, &
- offer a menu of concrete ways for you to engage with Friends of BLS.
All are welcome. Register at link.
#EconSky #NumbersDay #PolicySky
- provide updates,
- describe strategies, &
- offer a menu of concrete ways for you to engage with Friends of BLS.
All are welcome. Register at link.
#EconSky #NumbersDay #PolicySky
The Friends of BLS steering committee is sponsoring a member webinar noon to 1pm ET Thurs, Oct 23.
We aim to build nonpartisan support for a strong BLS & need your perspectives & energy.
Former Commissioners @ericagroshen.bsky.social, William Beach, & @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social will...
#EconSky
We aim to build nonpartisan support for a strong BLS & need your perspectives & energy.
Former Commissioners @ericagroshen.bsky.social, William Beach, & @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social will...
#EconSky
October 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) webinar this Thursday featuring three former commissioners will:
- provide updates,
- describe strategies, &
- offer a menu of concrete ways for you to engage with Friends of BLS.
All are welcome. Register at link.
#EconSky #NumbersDay #PolicySky
- provide updates,
- describe strategies, &
- offer a menu of concrete ways for you to engage with Friends of BLS.
All are welcome. Register at link.
#EconSky #NumbersDay #PolicySky
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Signed! Please sign the petition below.
I only just saw this. Halting the collection of this extremely important data on food insecurity would be a tragedy! There is no alternative source of this data. How are policymakers in the US going to alleviate poverty with no data on it?
I only just saw this. Halting the collection of this extremely important data on food insecurity would be a tragedy! There is no alternative source of this data. How are policymakers in the US going to alleviate poverty with no data on it?
Join letter to congressional leaders rejecting USDA's decision to halt data collection and release of food security reports. Support restoring funding for the Food Security Supplement in the Current Population Survey.
Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
Individual Sign-on to PAA FFS Letter
Please click the link to complete this form.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Signed! Please sign the petition below.
I only just saw this. Halting the collection of this extremely important data on food insecurity would be a tragedy! There is no alternative source of this data. How are policymakers in the US going to alleviate poverty with no data on it?
I only just saw this. Halting the collection of this extremely important data on food insecurity would be a tragedy! There is no alternative source of this data. How are policymakers in the US going to alleviate poverty with no data on it?
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The @popassocamerica.bsky.social has a sign-on letter explaining why USDA's Food Security Supplement does not merit cancellation. This survey is useful to Republicans and Democrats -- anybody who believes the American economy can deliver prosperity and food security for all.
Join letter to congressional leaders rejecting USDA's decision to halt data collection and release of food security reports. Support restoring funding for the Food Security Supplement in the Current Population Survey.
Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
Individual Sign-on to PAA FFS Letter
Please click the link to complete this form.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The @popassocamerica.bsky.social has a sign-on letter explaining why USDA's Food Security Supplement does not merit cancellation. This survey is useful to Republicans and Democrats -- anybody who believes the American economy can deliver prosperity and food security for all.
Submit an abstract, a session or a workshop for the 2026 Applied Demography Conference. buff.ly/AXxaFU0 Deadline 1 week!
Does your work or relate to counting or characterizing populations, or generating/using population data to make decisions? If "Yes" to any of these, this conference is for you.
Does your work or relate to counting or characterizing populations, or generating/using population data to make decisions? If "Yes" to any of these, this conference is for you.
October 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Submit an abstract, a session or a workshop for the 2026 Applied Demography Conference. buff.ly/AXxaFU0 Deadline 1 week!
Does your work or relate to counting or characterizing populations, or generating/using population data to make decisions? If "Yes" to any of these, this conference is for you.
Does your work or relate to counting or characterizing populations, or generating/using population data to make decisions? If "Yes" to any of these, this conference is for you.
Join letter to congressional leaders rejecting USDA's decision to halt data collection and release of food security reports. Support restoring funding for the Food Security Supplement in the Current Population Survey.
Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
Individual Sign-on to PAA FFS Letter
Please click the link to complete this form.
form.jotform.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Join letter to congressional leaders rejecting USDA's decision to halt data collection and release of food security reports. Support restoring funding for the Food Security Supplement in the Current Population Survey.
Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
PAA and Government Affairs Committee member Colleen Heflin, alongside colleagues, authored this op-ed piece in The Hill: Now is not the time to stop measuring food insecurity buff.ly/sFy8n7u
October 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM
PAA and Government Affairs Committee member Colleen Heflin, alongside colleagues, authored this op-ed piece in The Hill: Now is not the time to stop measuring food insecurity buff.ly/sFy8n7u