Kayla Schwoerer
@schwoererskayla.bsky.social
Public & nonprofit management scholar studying technology, design, and public engagement. I post mostly about gov tech research, my pets, and all the concerts I go to.
www.kaylaschwoerer.com
www.kaylaschwoerer.com
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In: “I know you from Bluesky!”
A new era begins 💙🩵💙🩵
In: “I know you from Bluesky!”
A new era begins 💙🩵💙🩵
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The Institute for Public Leadership (IPL) at the @univofmaryland.bsky.social School of Public Policy (SPP) recently organized and convened the inaugural Public Leadership Research Summit. (1/6)
April 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Institute for Public Leadership (IPL) at the @univofmaryland.bsky.social School of Public Policy (SPP) recently organized and convened the inaugural Public Leadership Research Summit. (1/6)
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Very productive sharing of #AI in government research for the @ctgualbany.bsky.social team at #ASPA2025! Thank you @aspanational.bsky.social for hosting. @milagasco.bsky.social @zong-xian-huang.bsky.social @tzuhaochen.bsky.social @mylifeofthemind.bsky.social @schwoererskayla.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Very productive sharing of #AI in government research for the @ctgualbany.bsky.social team at #ASPA2025! Thank you @aspanational.bsky.social for hosting. @milagasco.bsky.social @zong-xian-huang.bsky.social @tzuhaochen.bsky.social @mylifeofthemind.bsky.social @schwoererskayla.bsky.social
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"How 18F transformed government technology − and why its elimination matters"
theconversation.com/how-18f-tran...
by @schwoererskayla.bsky.social
cc @itgespub.bsky.social @villodrejulian.bsky.social @carlosjimenezcid.bsky.social
#AIPublicGov #AI #CIO
theconversation.com/how-18f-tran...
by @schwoererskayla.bsky.social
cc @itgespub.bsky.social @villodrejulian.bsky.social @carlosjimenezcid.bsky.social
#AIPublicGov #AI #CIO
How 18F transformed government technology − and why its elimination matters
18F was the US government’s in-house technology consultancy, lauded for saving taxpayer money and improving services. Here’s what it did − and what’s now lost.
theconversation.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"How 18F transformed government technology − and why its elimination matters"
theconversation.com/how-18f-tran...
by @schwoererskayla.bsky.social
cc @itgespub.bsky.social @villodrejulian.bsky.social @carlosjimenezcid.bsky.social
#AIPublicGov #AI #CIO
theconversation.com/how-18f-tran...
by @schwoererskayla.bsky.social
cc @itgespub.bsky.social @villodrejulian.bsky.social @carlosjimenezcid.bsky.social
#AIPublicGov #AI #CIO
For over a decade, 18F brought modern, user-centered tech to government. Now, it’s just...gone.
In a new article in @us.theconversation.com I discuss why 18F mattered, what its shutdown means, and the broader implications for government technology and digital service delivery.
tinyurl.com/4rhm93j9
In a new article in @us.theconversation.com I discuss why 18F mattered, what its shutdown means, and the broader implications for government technology and digital service delivery.
tinyurl.com/4rhm93j9
How 18F transformed government technology − and why its elimination matters
18F was the US government’s in-house technology consultancy, lauded for saving taxpayer money and improving services. Here’s what it did − and what’s now lost.
theconversation.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For over a decade, 18F brought modern, user-centered tech to government. Now, it’s just...gone.
In a new article in @us.theconversation.com I discuss why 18F mattered, what its shutdown means, and the broader implications for government technology and digital service delivery.
tinyurl.com/4rhm93j9
In a new article in @us.theconversation.com I discuss why 18F mattered, what its shutdown means, and the broader implications for government technology and digital service delivery.
tinyurl.com/4rhm93j9
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A thing that's fun to do is whenever you think a nice thought about someone, just tell them. Try it! It feels great.
March 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A thing that's fun to do is whenever you think a nice thought about someone, just tell them. Try it! It feels great.
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"If it feels like an insurmountable amount of garbage is being dumped on us, that's by design. It’s creating such an avalanche of disappointment that we're left feeling disheartened, disillusioned, and discouraged. He wants us to become so numb to injustice that it becomes our new normal."
Trump's intentional avalanche of garbage
Just because we knew the deluge was coming...doesn't make it any less alarming to behold
plus.briantylercohen.com
January 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
"If it feels like an insurmountable amount of garbage is being dumped on us, that's by design. It’s creating such an avalanche of disappointment that we're left feeling disheartened, disillusioned, and discouraged. He wants us to become so numb to injustice that it becomes our new normal."
Me: ugh. Why do I feel so depressed and anxious all the time?
My literal newsfeed:
My literal newsfeed:
January 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Me: ugh. Why do I feel so depressed and anxious all the time?
My literal newsfeed:
My literal newsfeed:
Okay, so maybe I went a little crazy on Thrift Books. But when you're really excited about a project, it's kind of hard not to.
January 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Okay, so maybe I went a little crazy on Thrift Books. But when you're really excited about a project, it's kind of hard not to.
"'Cute winter boots'" is just the latest example of algospeak, coded phrases and words aimed at subverting algorithmic filters. As the U.S. government seeks to enact stricter controls over speech online,TikTok users are adopting more coded language specifically aimed at criticizing the government.."
January 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"'Cute winter boots'" is just the latest example of algospeak, coded phrases and words aimed at subverting algorithmic filters. As the U.S. government seeks to enact stricter controls over speech online,TikTok users are adopting more coded language specifically aimed at criticizing the government.."
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It's a tough day for those of us who study misinformation, media literacy, and fact-checking. In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s clear that science communicators must work collectively to engage audiences.
January 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It's a tough day for those of us who study misinformation, media literacy, and fact-checking. In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s clear that science communicators must work collectively to engage audiences.
New year, same civic-tech-loving me!
I love BetaNYC because they are building a more equitable NYC through civic tech and public interest technology.
Join me in supporting BetaNYC and the great work they do empowering communities with tools, skills, and data by donating here: beta.nyc/donate
I love BetaNYC because they are building a more equitable NYC through civic tech and public interest technology.
Join me in supporting BetaNYC and the great work they do empowering communities with tools, skills, and data by donating here: beta.nyc/donate
January 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
New year, same civic-tech-loving me!
I love BetaNYC because they are building a more equitable NYC through civic tech and public interest technology.
Join me in supporting BetaNYC and the great work they do empowering communities with tools, skills, and data by donating here: beta.nyc/donate
I love BetaNYC because they are building a more equitable NYC through civic tech and public interest technology.
Join me in supporting BetaNYC and the great work they do empowering communities with tools, skills, and data by donating here: beta.nyc/donate
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spent this afternoon reading some early US history (as one does) and was reminded of the important fact that these people were almost constantly drunk as hell
December 18, 2024 at 1:33 AM
spent this afternoon reading some early US history (as one does) and was reminded of the important fact that these people were almost constantly drunk as hell
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He died as he lived, clicking “Forgot password,” then checking his inbox for a code, then putting in that code, then setting up two-step verification, and then waiting for the text message that doesn’t come, and then calling the 800 number, and then downloading an authenticator app, and dying.
December 18, 2024 at 3:59 PM
He died as he lived, clicking “Forgot password,” then checking his inbox for a code, then putting in that code, then setting up two-step verification, and then waiting for the text message that doesn’t come, and then calling the 800 number, and then downloading an authenticator app, and dying.
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Let's get more people into this field :)
Home, slowly recovering from #ARNOVA2024! As always, I wish I’d taken more photos. So this is where I promise myself I’ll remember to take more photos next time…just like I’ll remember to order business cards before the conference next time too instead of relying on a piece of ripped notebook paper🥴
December 13, 2024 at 4:42 AM
Let's get more people into this field :)
Big thanks to all the scholars who joined us today! Can't wait to see how everyone's work continues to develop and to see the symposium published 🤩
We’re so excited to see this special issue come to life in Public Administration—it’s going to be a significant contribution to the field!
@schwoererskayla.bsky.social Andrea Patrucco
Milena Neshkova Kevin Desouza Luca Tangi
@schwoererskayla.bsky.social Andrea Patrucco
Milena Neshkova Kevin Desouza Luca Tangi
December 14, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Big thanks to all the scholars who joined us today! Can't wait to see how everyone's work continues to develop and to see the symposium published 🤩
Home, slowly recovering from #ARNOVA2024! As always, I wish I’d taken more photos. So this is where I promise myself I’ll remember to take more photos next time…just like I’ll remember to order business cards before the conference next time too instead of relying on a piece of ripped notebook paper🥴
November 25, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Home, slowly recovering from #ARNOVA2024! As always, I wish I’d taken more photos. So this is where I promise myself I’ll remember to take more photos next time…just like I’ll remember to order business cards before the conference next time too instead of relying on a piece of ripped notebook paper🥴
Thanks for putting this together @beta.nyc 🥰
We've updated our list of #NYCgov accounts that are mutually followed by other NYC gov accounts. We're still waiting on a formal announcement. Also, we've heard that the Mayor has cleared agencies to secure handles, but there is a secondary process to approve posting. 🙃🫠
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 21, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Thanks for putting this together @beta.nyc 🥰
Happy first day of #ARNOVA2024 to all who celebrate! I'm bummed to miss the first day due to teaching but can't wait to join in all of the ARNOVA festivities in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.
November 21, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Happy first day of #ARNOVA2024 to all who celebrate! I'm bummed to miss the first day due to teaching but can't wait to join in all of the ARNOVA festivities in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.
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Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
November 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
Keeping with the whole “I post about Gov Tech and all the concerts I got to” theme, here’s a glimpse of my Sunday evening with one of my all-time favorite bands, especially to listen to while I’m writing, Plini, and a classic in the progressive-metal scene, Animals as Leaders 😍
November 18, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Keeping with the whole “I post about Gov Tech and all the concerts I got to” theme, here’s a glimpse of my Sunday evening with one of my all-time favorite bands, especially to listen to while I’m writing, Plini, and a classic in the progressive-metal scene, Animals as Leaders 😍
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New to Bluesky?
Looking for public policy and administration journals?
Try this starter pack - and let me know if there's any missing!
go.bsky.app/4oLYcoG
Looking for public policy and administration journals?
Try this starter pack - and let me know if there's any missing!
go.bsky.app/4oLYcoG
November 17, 2024 at 7:22 AM
New to Bluesky?
Looking for public policy and administration journals?
Try this starter pack - and let me know if there's any missing!
go.bsky.app/4oLYcoG
Looking for public policy and administration journals?
Try this starter pack - and let me know if there's any missing!
go.bsky.app/4oLYcoG
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#Wilmasreview of the week
Wilma 🐶 had a visit from Sandra Groeneveld last week, and the two of them have been working together to advance research on public leadership. You can see from Wilma's face how focused they were. The study by van Osch, Kuipers and Sandra was also part of the discussion.
🧵
Wilma 🐶 had a visit from Sandra Groeneveld last week, and the two of them have been working together to advance research on public leadership. You can see from Wilma's face how focused they were. The study by van Osch, Kuipers and Sandra was also part of the discussion.
🧵
November 17, 2024 at 12:49 PM
#Wilmasreview of the week
Wilma 🐶 had a visit from Sandra Groeneveld last week, and the two of them have been working together to advance research on public leadership. You can see from Wilma's face how focused they were. The study by van Osch, Kuipers and Sandra was also part of the discussion.
🧵
Wilma 🐶 had a visit from Sandra Groeneveld last week, and the two of them have been working together to advance research on public leadership. You can see from Wilma's face how focused they were. The study by van Osch, Kuipers and Sandra was also part of the discussion.
🧵
Spent my Friday night with the one and only Kacey Musgraves in all her technicolor glory 🌈💕💖💗
November 16, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Spent my Friday night with the one and only Kacey Musgraves in all her technicolor glory 🌈💕💖💗
Gwen’s Bluesky debut.
November 15, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Gwen’s Bluesky debut.