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- [Top Three: September 2](https://www.appam.org/top-three-sept-2/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Andrea Headley Receives 2026 David N. Kershaw Award for Outstanding Contributions to Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/andrea-headley-receives-2026-david-kershaw-award/) - Andrea Headley Receives 2026 David N. Kershaw Award for Outstanding Contributions to Public Policy Andrea M. Headley, associate professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, will receive the David N. Kershaw Award and Prize for her significant contributions to public policy and the field of safety and justice. Headley, a 2017 Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion
- [Top Three: August 26](https://www.appam.org/top-three-august-26/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: August 19](https://www.appam.org/top-three-august-19/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: August 12](https://www.appam.org/top-three-august-12/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Peter Z. Schochet Awarded the 2026 Peter H. Rossi Award](https://www.appam.org/peter-z-schochet-awarded-the-2026-peter-h-rossi-award/) - Peter Z. Schochet Awarded the 2026 Peter H. Rossi Award We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Peter H. Rossi Award for Contributions to the Theory or Practice of Program Evaluation has been given to Dr. Peter Z. Schochet. He will be presented the award and will give a talk about his work at
- [APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion (EEI) Fellows Announced](https://www.appam.org/appam-excellence-equity-and-inclusion-eei-fellows-announced/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: August 5](https://www.appam.org/top-three-august-5/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: July 29](https://www.appam.org/top-three-july-29/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [2027 Policy Council Nominations Are Open](https://www.appam.org/2027-policy-council-nominations-are-open/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Call for JPAM Point/Counterpoint Topics & Authors](https://www.appam.org/call-for-jpam-point-counterpoint-topics-authors/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Request for Proposals: Members of the Editorial Consortium](https://www.appam.org/request-for-proposals-members-of-the-editorial-consortium/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: July 24](https://www.appam.org/top-three-july-24/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: July 15](https://www.appam.org/top-three-july-15/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: July 8](https://www.appam.org/top-three-july-8/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: July 1](https://www.appam.org/top-three-july-1/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Protecting Data Privacy and Research Integrity](https://www.appam.org/protecting-data-privacy-and-research-integrity/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: June 24](https://www.appam.org/top-three-june-24/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: June 17](https://www.appam.org/top-three-june-17/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Eugene Bardach: Celebration of Life](https://www.appam.org/eugene-bardach-celebration-of-life/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Letter From APPAM President Addressing the AI Survey](https://www.appam.org/letter-from-appam-president-addressing-the-ai-survey/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: June 10](https://www.appam.org/top-three-june-10/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: June 3](https://www.appam.org/top-three-june-3/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: May 20](https://www.appam.org/top-three-may-20/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: May 27](https://www.appam.org/top-three-may-27/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Bloomberg Center for Cities Fall Research Conference Scholarships](https://www.appam.org/bloomberg-center-for-cities-fall-research-conference-scholarships/) - Beginning this summer, the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM) will require either a current APPAM membership or payment of a submission fee to submit a manuscript to the journal. Submission fees will be $100 for professionals and $40 for students. We recognize that this is a significant change for our community and did not make this decision lightly.
- [Top Three: May 13](https://www.appam.org/top-three-may-13/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [JPAM is Now Online-Only. Here's how to access it.](https://www.appam.org/jpam-is-now-online-only-heres-how-to-access-it/) - Starting in 2025, the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management will only be available online. Here's a quick guide on how to access all the great research via the Wiley website.
- [JPAM Membership Requirement](https://www.appam.org/jpam-membership-requirement/) - Beginning this summer, the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM) will require either a current APPAM membership or payment of a submission fee to submit a manuscript to the journal. Submission fees will be $100 for professionals and $40 for students. We recognize that this is a significant change for our community and did not make this decision lightly.
- [Donate to Support Researchers and Equity and Inclusion in Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/donate-to-support-researchers-and-equity-and-inclusion-in-public-policy/) - Find out how you can support students and professionals from diverse backgrounds
- [Visit APPAM at ASPA](https://www.appam.org/visit-appam-at-aspa/) - Are you attending the ASPA Annual Conference this year? Stop by the APPAM booth for some SWAG and to say hi. On Saturday, March 21, from 5:00 – 6:15 PM, APPAM organized the session: Subsidies Are Not Health Care Reform: The Need for Real Change.
- [How to Use the #2024APPAM Mobile App](https://www.appam.org/how-to-use-the-2024appam-mobile-app/) - A quick user guide on the essential functions of the #2024APPAM Conference Mobile App.
- [Become the Editor of JPIE](https://www.appam.org/become-the-editor-of-jpie/) - We are currently inviting Letters of Interest (LOIs) from prospective Editors for APPAM's brand new journal, The Journal of Policy Implementation & Evaluation (JPIE).
- [Introducing APPAM's Incoming 2024 Policy Council Members](https://www.appam.org/introducing-appams-incoming-2024-policy-council-members/) - Help us welcome the incoming members of APPAM's Policy Council, voted in by APPAM members!
- [Introducing APPAM's 2024 Policy Council Members](https://www.appam.org/introducing-appams-2024-policy-council-members/) - Help us welcome the incoming members of APPAM's Policy Council, voted in by APPAM members!
- [Kicking off the Spring Cleaning Member Profile Challenge](https://www.appam.org/kicking-off-the-spring-cleaning-member-profile-challenge/) - Update your APPAM profile for a chance to win a prize!
- [#2024APPAM Submissions are now OPEN!](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-submissions-are-now-open/) - Submit your research through April 17th, 2024
- [APPAM Sponsoring AU Neuroscience Symposium](https://www.appam.org/appam-sponsoring-au-neuroscience-symposium/) - APPAM will sponsor the American University Center for Neuroscience and Behavior's upcoming symposium, The Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs: Legal, Policy and Neuroscientific Perspectives on April 12, 2024.
- [Donate to Support Equity and Inclusion in Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/donate-to-support-equity-and-inclusion-in-public-policy/) - Find out how you can support students and professionals from diverse backgrounds
- [#2024APPAM Registration Is Now Open!](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-registration-is-now-open/) - #2024APPAM Registration is now open! Secure your spot today.
- [2025 Policy Council Nominations Are Open](https://www.appam.org/2025-policy-council-nominations-are-open/) - Submit Policy Council nominees for 2025
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: American University School of Public Affairs](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-american-university-school-of-public-affairs/) - The #2024PPAM Fall Research Conference will feature our valued sponsors in the fields of public policy and management. Today we're shining a spotlight on the American University School of Public Affairs.
- [Announcing the 2024 Equity & Inclusion Fellows](https://www.appam.org/announcing-the-2024-equity-inclusion-fellows/) - Congratulations to the recipients!
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-indiana-university-oneill-school-of-public-and-environmental-affairs/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-the-heller-school-for-social-policy-and-management-at-brandeis-university/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University!
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: NORC at the University of Chicago](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-norc-at-the-university-of-chicago/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on NORC at the University of Chicago!
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-the-trachtenberg-school-of-public-policy-and-public-administration/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Northeastern University School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-northeastern-university-school-of-public-policy-and-urban-affairs/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on Northeastern University School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Northeastern University School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-northeastern-university-school-of-public-policy-and-urban-affairs1/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on Northeastern University School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-the-university-of-chicago-harris-school-of-public-policy/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Northeastern University School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-northeastern-university-school-of-public-policy-and-urban-affairs11/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Evans School of Public Policy & Governance](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-evans-school-of-public-policy-governance/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: MDRC](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-mdrc/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on MDRC!
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-the-humphrey-school-of-public-affairs-at-the-university-of-minnesota/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
- [Dr. Katherine Michelmore Wins 24th David N. Kershaw Award](https://www.appam.org/dr-katherine-michelmore-wins-24th-david-n-kershaw-award/) - Dr. Michelmore will be honored at the 2023 APPAM Research Conference in November.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-syracuse-university-maxwell-school-of-citizenship-and-public-affairs/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-rockefeller-college-of-public-affairs-policy-at-the-university-at-albany/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Penn State School of Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-penn-state-school-of-public-policy/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on Penn State School of Public Policy!
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Abt Global](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-abt-global/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on Abt Global!
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Truman School of Government and Public Affairs](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-truman-school-of-government-and-public-affairs/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri!
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Georgia State University Andrew Young School of Policy Studies](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-georgia-state-university-andrew-young-school-of-policy-studies/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Urban Institute](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-urban-institute/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the Urban Institute.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: USC Sol Price School of Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-usc-sol-price-school-of-public-policy/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-gerald-r-ford-school-of-public-policy-at-the-university-of-michigan/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan!
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-austin-w-marxe-school-of-public-and-international-affairs/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College.
- [#2024APPAM Spotlight: Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/2024appam-spotlight-cornell-jeb-e-brooks-school-of-public-policy/) - The #2024APPAM Fall Research Conference will feature some fantastic sponsors from across the policy research spectrum. Today we're shining a spotlight on the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.
- [View the Photos from #2024APPAM](https://www.appam.org/view-the-photos-from-2024appam/) - Look back on the best moments from #2024APPAM with our photo gallery.
- [Making the Switch from Confex to All Academic](https://www.appam.org/making-the-switch-from-confex-to-all-academic/) - Beginning in 2025, APPAM will be switching from Confex to a new submissions and scheduling platform: All Academic.
- [Introducing APPAM's 2025 Policy Council Members](https://www.appam.org/introducing-appams-2025-policy-council-members/) - Congratulations to the winners!
- [Share Stories to Celebrate Policy Impact](https://www.appam.org/share-stories-to-celebrate-policy-impact/) - APPAM is proud to launch a new website feature to celebrate the important work of policy researchers.
- [#CelebratePolicyImpact: Small Area Fair Market Rent Demonstration Evaluation](https://www.appam.org/celebratepolicyimpact-small-area-fair-market-rent-demonstration-evaluation/) - The Celebrate Policy Impact initiative highlights the impact that researchers have made in making government more effective and efficient. This impact story was submitted by Ingrid Gould Ellen, APPAM President and Professor of Urban Policy and Planning at NYU Wagner. Share your story with the button below.
- [#CelebratePolicyImpact: Reports on Charter School Funding Boost Equity](https://www.appam.org/celebratepolicyimpact-reports-on-charter-school-funding-boost-equity/) - The Celebrate Policy Impact initiative highlights the impact that researchers have made in making government more effective and efficient. This impact story was submitted by Patrick Wolf, Distinguished Professor of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas. Share your story with the button below.
- [#CelebratePolicyImpact: Data Tool Informs Household Heating and Cooling Protections](https://www.appam.org/celebratepolicyimpact-data-tool-informs-household-heating-and-cooling-protections/) - The Celebrate Policy Impact initiative highlights the impact that researchers have made in making government more effective and efficient. This impact story was submitted by Sanya Carley, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Energy Policy and City Planning at the University of Pennsylvania. Share your story with the button below.
- [#CelebratePolicyImpact: Crime Lab's Research Expands Drug Treatment Access](https://www.appam.org/celebratepolicyimpact-crime-labs-research-expands-drug-treatment-access/) - The Celebrate Policy Impact initiative highlights the impact that researchers have made in making government more effective and efficient. This impact story was submitted by Panka Bencsik, Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University. Share your story with the button below.
- [#CelebratePolicyImpact: Small Area Fair Market Rent Research Makes Voucher Program More Efficient](https://www.appam.org/celebratepolicyimpact-small-area-fair-market-rent-research-makes-voucher-program-more-efficient/) - The Celebrate Policy Impact initiative highlights the impact that researchers have made in making government more effective and efficient. This impact story was submitted by Ingrid Gould Ellen, APPAM President and Professor of Urban Policy and Planning at NYU Wagner. Share your story with the button below.
- [#CelebratePolicyImpact: Skills-Based Hiring Research Informs Economic Mobility Efforts](https://www.appam.org/celebratepolicyimpact-skills-based-hiring-research-informs-economic-mobility-efforts/) - The Celebrate Policy Impact initiative highlights the impact that researchers have made in making government more effective and efficient. This impact story was submitted by Justin Heck, Director of Research at Opportunity@Work. Share your story with the button below.
- [An Interview with Kosali Simon, APPAM President-Elect](https://www.appam.org/an-interview-with-kosali-simon-appam-president-elect/) - An Interview with Kosali Simon, APPAM President-Elect
- [Remembering Beryl Radin](https://www.appam.org/remembering-beryl-radin/) - The APPAM community remembers the former president, who recently passed.
- [Award Nominations are Now Open!](https://www.appam.org/award-nominations-are-now-open/) - We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual awards!
- [Upcoming Events and Opportunities for Students](https://www.appam.org/upcoming-events-and-opportunities-for-students/) - Spring is here—and we're excited to announce several opportunities for students to engage with APPAM over the next few months!
- [Introducing the APPAM Store](https://www.appam.org/introducing-the-appam-store/) - Shop for all your favorite APPAM swag and support our mission!
- [#CelebratePolicyImpact: A Path Forward on Drug Policy](https://www.appam.org/celebratepolicyimpact-a-path-forward-on-drug-policy/) - Report informs policymaker response to fentanyl crisis.
- [Policy on the Rocks Recap: Policy and Analysis Under a Trump Administration](https://www.appam.org/policy-on-the-rocks-recap-policy-and-analysis-under-a-trump-administration/) - Panelists discussed what’s happened so far and the effects on evidence-based policymaking.
- [#CelebratePolicyImpact: Researchers Use AI to Improve Patient Education](https://www.appam.org/celebratepolicyimpact-researchers-use-ai-to-improve-patient-education/) - Celebrating the power of research
- [Impact Survey for the Public Policy Field](https://www.appam.org/impact-survey-for-the-public-policy-field/) - We’ve been trying to get a sense of how widespread the federal government changes via DOGE and budget cuts have been and continue to be for our members and the field. We hope this survey will allow us one data point, both to help us get a sense of how widely our field is being affected and to help with future programming.
- [APPAM Impact Survey Results](https://www.appam.org/appam-impact-survey-results/) - Thank you for your interest in the Impact Survey APPAM administered last month. The survey, which was open for members and non-members for about two weeks in mid-June, was meant to help us learn how recent federal government cuts and changes have affected our members and the field and what future programming might be most helpful. We continue to explore options, so please keep sending your ideas to us.
- [2026 Policy Council Nominations Are Open](https://www.appam.org/2026-policy-council-nominations-are-open/) - Submit Policy Council nominees for 2026
- [September Update from the APPAM President](https://www.appam.org/september-update-from-the-appam-president/) - Hi APPAM Members, It’s been a while since we’ve checked in. We want to acknowledge the uncertainty and strain that many of our members are experiencing. Deep cuts to federal grant funding, uncertainty about data access, university pressures, and agency shutdowns and layoffs threaten the work that sustains our community. These changes are happening quickly. We wanted to share some of the things we are doing to support our members during this moment and highlight several new opportunities:
- [Zachary Parolin, Wins 25th David N. Kershaw Award](https://www.appam.org/zachary-parolin-wins-25th-david-n-kershaw-award/) - Zachary Parolin, Professor of Social Policy, Inequality, and Opportunity at the University of Oxford, will receive the David N. Kershaw Award and Prize for his public policy contributions toward reducing hardship and expanding opportunity.
- [September Update from the APPAM President & Executive Director](https://www.appam.org/september-update-from-the-appam-president-executive-director/) - Hi APPAM Members, It’s been a while since we’ve checked in. We want to acknowledge the uncertainty and strain that many of our members are experiencing. Deep cuts to federal grant funding, uncertainty about data access, university pressures, and agency shutdowns and layoffs threaten the work that sustains our community. These changes are happening quickly. We wanted to share some of the things we are doing to support our members during this moment and highlight several new opportunities:
- [#2025APPAM Update](https://www.appam.org/2025appam-update/) - We understand that there is a lot of uncertainty around airline travel right now, and we recommend closely monitoring your travel plans. As of today, only 4% of flights have been canceled at 40 airports nationwide. This percentage is expected to increase, with cancellations potentially reaching up to 10% by the end of the week.
- [#2025APPAM Travel Update](https://www.appam.org/2025appam-travel-update/) - We understand that there is a lot of uncertainty around airline travel right now, and we recommend closely monitoring your travel plans. As of today, only 4% of flights have been canceled at 40 airports nationwide. This percentage is expected to increase, with cancellations potentially reaching up to 10% by the end of the week.
- [Thanksgiving](https://www.appam.org/thanksgiving/) - Wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving! The APPAM offices will be closed November 28 - 29, and will reopen on December 1.
- [Happy Holidays from APPAM!](https://www.appam.org/happy-holidays-from-appam/) - Happy Holidays from APPAM! Our offices will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
- [Introducing the 2026 APPAM Policy Council Members](https://www.appam.org/introducing-the-2026-appam-policy-council-members/) - We're excited to announce our newly-elected members of the APPAM Policy Council! Congratulations to these exceptional individuals. We look forward to your leadership in 2026 and beyond!
- [Sign-On Letter: Preserve Federal Research & Evaluation on Children and Families](https://www.appam.org/sign-on-letter-preserve-federal-research-evaluation-on-children-and-families/) - On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to drastically restructure and effectively dismantle the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families. This move threatens one of the federal government’s most respected, bipartisan research offices—responsible for producing independent evidence on programs that serve millions of children and families.
- [Understanding the H-1B Visa Process | APPAM Chat with Immigration Attorney Jason Finkelman, Esq.](https://www.appam.org/understanding-the-h-1b-visa-process-appam-chat-with-immigration-attorney-jason-finkelman-esq/) - Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be complex — especially for international public policy scholars entering the job market. In this APPAM Chat, immigration attorney Jason Finkelman, Esq. joins us to break down the H-1B Visa process, answering the questions that matter most to APPAM members exploring career opportunities with U.S.-based organizations.
- [Top Three: March 25](https://www.appam.org/top-three-march-25/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: April 1](https://www.appam.org/top-three-april-1/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: April 8](https://www.appam.org/top-three-april-8/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: April 15](https://www.appam.org/top-three-april-15/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: April 22](https://www.appam.org/top-three-april-22/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [Top Three: April 22](https://www.appam.org/top-three-april-221/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [APPAM Awarded Grant from Spencer Foundation to Expand Mentorship in Education Research](https://www.appam.org/appam-awarded-grant-from-spencer-foundation-to-expand-mentorship-in-education-research/) - The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation to expand and strengthen its Mentor Matching Program.
- [APPAM Launches AI Survey](https://www.appam.org/appam-launches-ai-survey/) - APPAM has launched a survey to better understand how public policy and management researchers and educators are using artificial intelligence tools, the barriers they face, and what support would be most valuable to the profession.
- [Top Three: April 29](https://www.appam.org/top-three-april-29/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week
- [APPAM Launches AI Survey](https://www.appam.org/appam-launches-ai-survey-3/) - APPAM has launched a survey to better understand how public policy and management researchers and educators are using artificial intelligence tools, the barriers they face, and what support would be most valuable to the profession. PASSWORD: appam
- [Top Three: May 6](https://www.appam.org/top-three-may-6/) - Here are the top three things you should know this week

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- [#2026APPAM Registration & Travel](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-registration-travel/) - Registration Information Registration for the APPAM Fall Research Conference is required regardless of the role (presenter, fellow, etc). Registration includes sessions, coffee breaks, Membership & Awards Lunch, Presidential Address & Awards, Poster Reception & Luncheon, APPAM-sponsored special events, the Exhibit Hall, and Career & PhD Fair. Attendee Type Early (7/22-8/25) Regular (8/26-10/8) Late (10/9-10/27) Onsite
- [#2026APPAM Sponsorship Specifications](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-sponsorship-specifications/) - 2026 Sponsorship Specifications and Examples Questions? Submit via email to Samantha Oliver Thomason, soliver@appam.org. Jump To: Asset Collection Important Dates Sponsor Levels Online Program Ads Registration Ads Mobile App Ads Exhibits Questions Asset Collection There are various sponsor assets that need to be collected from the three sponsor levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver) and our digital advertisers. Sponsor assets
- [David N. Kershaw Award](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/david-n-kershaw-award/) - The David N. Kershaw Award and Prize was established to honor persons who, before the age of 40, have made distinguished contributions to the field of public policy analysis and management. This award seeks to recognize original contributions to research-based knowledge that have advanced the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies. Eligibility is not
- [Peter H. Rossi Award](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/peter-h-rossi-award/) - About the Award The Rossi award honors the lifetime achievements of Peter Rossi (1921–2006) by recognizing important contributions to the theory or practice of program evaluation. The award may be for a recent paper, publication, or for an entire body of work. Applications are now closed. Qualifications / Eligibility Recognizes important contributions to the theory
- [World Citizen Prizes in Environmental Performance](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/world-citizen-prizes-in-environmental-performance/) - About the Award Beginning with our 2019 conference in Denver, APPAM awards the World Citizen Prize in Environmental Performance at the Annual Fall Research Conference. Granted by David and Joy K. Peyton, the award recognizes research that assesses pathways to achieve measurable but as-yet unrealized gains in overall environmental performance, in particular to reduce consumption and
- [#2026APPAM & AI](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-ai/) - Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the public policy landscape, from how researchers collect and analyze data to how policymakers design, implement, and evaluate programs. ​As these technologies continue to evolve, the public policy community has an important role in understanding their potential, examining their limitations, and ensuring AI is developed and used responsibly. APPAM is
- [APPAM Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.appam.org/appam-volunteer-opportunities/) - Are you looking to get involved with APPAM but don’t know where to start? Volunteering for APPAM is a great way to grow professionally, build relationships with peers across the country, and develop leadership skills. With so many high-quality proposals to review, committees to oversee, and expert content to deliver, we rely on help from our
- [Awards & Fellowships](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/) - David N. Kershaw Award The David N. Kershaw Award and Prize was established to honor persons who, before the age of 40, have made distinguished contributions to the field of public policy analysis and management. It is among the most prestigious and largest awards recognizing contributions to public policy and social science, funded by a
- [Committees](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/governance-committees/) - Participation Committees meet virtually throughout the year and the chairs of each committee report on the activities of their committees at each of the two in-person annual Policy Council Meetings. The committees work in conjunction with APPAM staff throughout the year to achieve goals set out in the Strategic Plan. Committee members are expected to
- [#2026APPAM Career and PhD Program Fair](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-career-and-phd-program-fair/) - APPAM Career and PhD Program Fair APPAM is excited to host the fourth annual Career and PhD Program Fair this fall to connect employers and schools to students and seasoned professionals in the fields of public policy, management, and administration. This event is an opportunity for APPAM student members, recent graduates, and professional job seekers
- [Raphael W. Bostic Fellowship for Economic Opportunity](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/raphael-w-bostic-fellowship-for-economic-opportunity/) - Applicants must: Be a current APPAM Professional Member. Students are not eligible to apply for this award. Be engaged in research that addresses housing, credit, and/or community development, with a demonstrated focus on racial and social disparities, economic equity, and systemic barriers affecting historically marginalized communities. Provide a resume/CV and one letter of recommendation. Provide at
- [Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Fellowship](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/equity-inclusion-student-fellowship/) - The APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion (EEI) Fellowship supports students and professionals who have overcome substantial obstacles presented by their backgrounds or life circumstances as they pursue education and careers in public policy, analysis, and management. Since its launch in 2016, the Fellowship has supported more than 300 emerging researchers by sponsoring their participation in
- [#2026APPAM Submissions](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-submissions/) - Fifty States, Fifty Systems: State Policy Variations and Impacts November 5 – 7 | Marriott Copley Place | Boston, MA The US federalist system of government assigns substantial authority to states to create and implement policies. At this time, as the federal government’s role is shrinking, the role of state policy is even more important.
- [#2026APPAM Fall Conference Funding Opportunities](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-fall-conference-funding-opportunities/) - APPAM is committed to making the Fall Conference accessible to all. To help reduce financial barriers and support broader participation, we’re proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities for attendees. Please review each grant’s unique criteria before completing the form. You may apply for more than one grant, but based on your application and demand,
- [Journal of Policy Implementation & Evaluation (JPIE)](https://www.appam.org/news-publications/journal-of-policy-implementation-evaluation-jpie/) - We’re excited to introduce The Journal of Policy Implementation & Evaluation (JPIE), a new journal from APPAM! For more than a decade, APPAM has explored the need for an additional scholarly outlet to complement its flagship journal, The Journal of Policy Analysis & Management (JPAM). Submissions to JPAM have more than doubled over the past
- [Code of Conduct](https://www.appam.org/code-of-conduct/)
- [Student Membership](https://www.appam.org/membership/student-membership/) - Students 0 Mentor Matching Program Students 0 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Students 0 Pipeline & Networking Initiatives Student Membership Benefits Join the fast-growing cohort of student members at APPAM! APPAM student membership provides opportunities for professional development, mentoring, career advice and resources, networking opportunities, a community and much more. APPAM student membership is for all
- [Retired Membership](https://www.appam.org/membership/retired-membership/) - Retired Membership Benefits APPAM Retired Memberships are available to all professionals who have retired from the field of public policy and public affairs. We offer a reduced rate to retired members that might not be working in the field any longer but still want to stay involved. An APPAM membership ensures that you are on
- [Professional Membership](https://www.appam.org/membership/professional-membership/) - Professional Members 0 % Private Sector Researchers Professional Members 0 % Academic Professional Members 0 % Federal Professional Members 0 % State/Local Government Professional Membership Benefits APPAM Professional Memberships are available to professionals working in the field of public policy and public affairs. An APPAM membership ensures that you are on the cutting edge of policy analysis
- [William Spriggs Memorial Award](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/william-spriggs-memorial-award/) - About the Award APPAM awards the William Spriggs Memorial Award to honor the life of the award namesake, a trailblazer in economics and labor policy. William Spriggs was chief economist of the AFL-CIO and a professor at Howard University before passing away in June 2023 at the age of 68. He dedicated his career to
- [Become a <br />Member of APPAM](https://www.appam.org/membership/) - 0 K+ Conferences Attendees (total) 0 Institutions Represented 0 K+ Research Submissions 0 Years Running Choose Your Membership Level Professional Membership APPAM Professional Memberships are available to retired members and all professionals working in the field of public policy and public affairs. Learn More Student Memberships APPAM Student Memberships are available to students enrolled in
- [Officers and Staff](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/officers-and-staff/) - President Kosali Simon Indiana University Serves through 2026 President-Elect Cynthia Osborne Vanderbilt University Serves through 2026 Immediate Past President Ingrid Gould Ellen New York University Serves through 2026 Vice President Sanya Carley University of Pennsylvania Serves through 2026 Vice President Johanna Lacoe California Policy Lab/University of California, Berkeley Serves through 2027 Treasurer Lisa Gennetian Duke
- [Benefits](https://www.appam.org/membership/appam-membership-type-details/benefits/) - Professional Membership APPAM Professional Memberships are available to retired members and all professionals working in the field of public policy and public affairs. Learn More Student Memberships APPAM Student Memberships are available to students enrolled in a policy related degree program at an institution of higher education. Learn More Institutional Memberships APPAM Institutional Memberships are
- [Institutional Membership](https://www.appam.org/membership/institutional-membership/) - Institutional Membership Benefits Institutional Membership with APPAM provides professional development opportunities, education, a community of peers, and more. Institutional Members have exclusive access to discounts and promotional opportunities with APPAM’s audience. Additionally, Institutional Members are offered unique benefits at our Annual Fall Research Conference. Institutional Members are part of the Committee of Institutional Representatives and play a key role in steering
- [APPAM Membership Type Details](https://www.appam.org/membership/appam-membership-type-details/) - Choose Your Membership Level Professional Membership APPAM Professional Memberships are available to retired members and all professionals working in the field of public policy and public affairs. Learn More Student Memberships APPAM Student Memberships are available to students enrolled in a policy related degree program at an institution of higher education. Learn More Institutional Memberships
- [About APPAM](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/) - Our Mission APPAM is dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education. APPAM promotes its mission through the following activities: A multidisciplinary annual research conference that attracts the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues, and is structured to
- [Mentoring](https://www.appam.org/mentoring/) - The APPAM Mentoring program connects professional members with students and young professionals as they begin their careers in public policy and public management research. Since APPAM began hosting mentoring activities in 2016, we have provided hundreds of emerging scholars with the opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals. For mentors, it’s a chance to play a key role in the
- [How to Get Involved](https://www.appam.org/membership/how-to-get-involved/) - Committees The goals of the APPAM committees are to help the Policy Council engage with members and to accomplish the work of the association. Committees meet throughout the year by phone and the chairs of each committee report on the activities of their committees at each of the two annual Policy Council Meetings. Member volunteers
- [Fall Conference Poster Session Awards](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/fall-conference-poster-session-awards/) - The APPAM Policy Council approved creation of this award on March 30, 2007. There is no external funding for this award and the recipients do not receive cash prizes. APPAM seeks to reward and encourage excellence in research by new/emerging scholars as represented among the poster sessions delivered at the Annual Fall Research Conference. Up
- [#2026APPAM Sponsorship Opportunities](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-sponsorship-opportunities/) - Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 2026 APPAM Fall Research Conference! We’re a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The 2026 APPAM Fall Research Conference theme is, Fifty States, Fifty Systems: State Policy Variations & Impacts. Please join
- [Raymond Vernon Memorial Award](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/raymond-vernon-memorial-award/) - About the Award: Since 1985, APPAM has honored the illustrious life and legacy of Raymond Vernon. Among his many accomplishments, Vernon contributed to the Marshall Plan for rebuilding Europe after World War II, was among the first to conduct quantitative analyses of stock markets using computers, and served on the faculty of the Harvard University
- [Policy Field Distinguished Contribution Award](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/policy-field-distinguished-contribution-award/) - The Policy Field Distinguished Contribution Award is meant to honor persons who have made significant and long-term contributions to the development of and growth of public policy analysis and management as a field. Such contributions can include (but are not limited to) critical or path-breaking research, core textbooks, substantial contributions to actual policymaking, significant contributions to APPAM
- [PhD Dissertation Award](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/phd-dissertation-award/) - The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) seeks to recognize emergent scholars in the field by presenting an award for the best PhD dissertation in public policy and management. For the 2026 nominations, any dissertation that has been completed in the academic years 2024 – 2025 or 2025 – 2026, and granted a degree in that period,
- [Steven D. Gold Award](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/steven-d-gold-award/) - APPAM approved this award in 1997 when the Policy Council adopted a policy for the creation of awards in recognition or memory of a specific person. That policy states that the association will not use operating funds to support honoraria for such awards. Accordingly, this award does not offer an honorarium. This is the only
- [Careers](https://www.appam.org/careers/) - For Job Seekers Explore current job opportunities from employers across the public policy community. From research and analysis to program management, communications, data science, and leadership, find positions that match your skills, interests, and career goals. Job Seeker Benefits Browse a full list of jobs Job alerts Search by keyword Include your resume in the
- [Women in Econ](https://www.appam.org/women-in-econ/) - Women in Economics This Community is for researchers committed to doing research about, supporting the development of, and/or advancing professional opportunities for women (cis and trans) and non-binary economists in the APPAM community. This is meant for members at all career stages. This Community will discuss professional concerns, current research, challenges and potential solutions, future
- [Undergraduate Education](https://www.appam.org/undergraduate-education/) - Undergraduate Education This Community is for educators and researchers committed to supporting the development of undergraduate education in public policy and public affairs as they relate to APPAM educational institutions. Co-Chairs Co-chair: T.J. McCarthy, University of Southern California, Price School of Public Policy Co-chair: Barbara Schone, Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
- [Policy on the Rocks](https://www.appam.org/policy-on-the-rocks/) - Over drinks and hors d’oeuvres, participants hear from leading experts on today’s most pressing public policy and management challenges. Hosted at the Washington, D.C. metro area offices of APPAM institutional members, Policy on the Rocks was created to foster face-to-face interaction and meaningful networking opportunities. All events are 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a
- [JPAM Authors](https://www.appam.org/news-publications/jpam/jpam-authors/) - As of June 1, the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM) is instituting a submission fee. The submission fee can be avoided if the submitting author is a current member of APPAM. Confirmation of payment of the submission fee or membership must accompany all manuscripts. There is no fee for resubmission. The submission fee for non-APPAM
- [Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM)](https://www.appam.org/news-publications/jpam/) - APPAM founded the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM) in 1981 through the merger of two other journals – Policy Analysis and Public Policy. Wiley-Blackwell (formerly John Wiley & Sons) has published JPAM since 1981. JPAM is published quarterly and is a peer-reviewed research journal. APPAM Members can access the online version of JPAM via their membership page. JPAM’s
- [#2025APPAM Fall Conference Registration & Travel Information](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-fall-conference-registration/) - Registration Information *Student rates are for student members only. Cancellations/refunds must be requested by 10/16/2025 and will incur a $100 fee.​ Payments are due no later than 11/3/2025. Registration discounts are available for government employees but you must have a valid government (.gov) email. Please email registration@appam.org, from your government email to receive a 15% discount
- [Leadership Positions and Nominations](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/leadership-positions-and-nominations/) - Policy Council Structure The Policy Council comprises several standing committees, including the Executive Committee, and representatives from APPAM’s membership. Coming together from a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise, these individuals provide the key perspectives needed to set and implement the association’s top priorities. Policy Council members belong to four separate cohorts, each serving
- [#2026APPAM Fall Research Conference Sponsors](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-fall-research-conference-sponsors/) - November 5 – 7 | Marriott Copley Place | Boston, Mass. The APPAM Fall Research Conference is a multidisciplinary annual research conference that attracts the highest-quality research on a wide range of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The conference comprises panels, roundtables, and poster presentations and is designed to encourage substantive interaction
- [Terms of Use](https://www.appam.org/terms-of-use/) - Effective Date: 8/1/2026 Welcome to the website of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). This website is provided as a service to APPAM members, conference attendees, partners, and the broader public policy community. By accessing or using the APPAM website (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”).
- [APPAM & JCPA/ICPA Society Best Comparative Paper Award](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/appam-jcpa-icpa-society-best-comparative-paper-award/) - The author or co-authors of the selected paper received a shared cash award of $1,000, along with a plaque and recognition at the APPAM Fall Research Conference. The selected paper was also eligible for expedited review for publication in the Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis (JCPA). Travel support to receive the award was not provided. The award
- [APPAM Communities](https://www.appam.org/appam-communities/) - Start a New Community APPAM Communities can be started by a current APPAM member who has collected a roster of 20 current APPAM members who would also like to join. The Communities will then be reviewed by the APPAM Policy Relevance Committee for approval. Contact Michelle Avaroma for more information. Join a Community You can join easily through
- [Student Leaders](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/governance-student-leaders/) - Policy Council Student Representatives The Policy Council works on behalf of thousands of APPAM members to improve public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education. The Policy Council is the association’s main governing body, or its Board of Directors. Serving on the Policy Council is one of APPAM’s ultimate honors because of the responsibilities it confers. Policy
- [Policy Council](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/governance-policy-council/) - Since 2013, APPAM’s individual members elect three new people to the Council each year while APPAM’s institutional members elect one person to serve on the Council. The three-person cohort consists of: 1) a member working in an academic setting; 2) an early career member working in an academic setting (early career is defined as being
- [Committee of Institutional Representatives](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/governance-committee-of-institutional-representatives/) - Procedures of the APPAM Committee of Institutional Representatives *updated July 2013 after the membership voted to change the size and composition of the Policy Council.* I. Purpose of the Committee. The APPAM Committee of Institutional Representatives serves as a body to share information among the institutional members of APPAM, communicate their concerns and interests to
- [2025 Award Recipients](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/2025-award-recipients/) - APPAM & JCPA/ICPA Best Comparative Paper Award Nathan J. Cook Indiana University Accelerating global reports of violence associated with conservation enforcement: Empirical evidence and a research agenda David N. Kershaw Award Zachary Parolin Professor of Social Policy, Inequality, and Opportunity at the University of Oxford Undergraduate Fellowship Recipients: Marilu Aguilar, New York University Isabella Castro, University of Florida
- [JPAM Refereeing Awards](https://www.appam.org/news-publications/jpam/jpam-refereeing-awards/) - The 2025 winners of the JPAM Excellence in Refereeing Awards are: Jason Baron (Duke University) Jeehee Han (Texas A&M University) Ioana Marinescu (University of Pennsylvania) The 2024 winners of the JPAM Excellence in Refereeing Awards are: Carolyn Hill (MDRC) Mike Mueller-Smith (University of Michigan)Felipe A. Lozano-Rojas (University of Georgia) The 2023 winners of the JPAM Excellence in Refereeing Awards are: Patrick Callery (University
- [Bylaws](https://www.appam.org/bylaws/) - Bylaws of The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (Initially adopted 11/5/1999 and amended 1/14/2004, 6/29/2013, and 1/15/2017) Download Bylaws Article I - Name 1. This organization shall be known as the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management. 2. This organization may be known by, and conduct business under, the acronym of its
- [#2026APPAM Fall Research Conference Activities](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-fall-research-conference-activities/) - We’re excited to highlight the #2026APPAM conference activities! Please read carefully, as some require pre-registration or are an additional cost. Jump To: Career and PhD Program Fair Speed Mentoring Special Events Career and PhD Program Fair The APPAM Career & PhD Program Fair is back this fall! Student and job-seeker attendees are invited to this
- [Fall Conference](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/) - Since 2023 0 research presentations 0 + conference attendees on average 0 + exhibitors The APPAM Fall Research Conference is a multi-disciplinary annual research conference that attracts the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The conference is comprised of panels, roundtables, workshops, symposia and poster
- [#2026APPAM Policy Areas](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-policy-areas/) - Fifty States, Fifty Systems: State Policy Variations & Impacts November 5-7, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts As our 48th annual meeting, the 2026 APPAM Fall Research Conference will be a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The conference is comprised of
- [#2026APPAM Conference Participant Guidelines & Resources](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2026appam-conference-participant-guidelines-resources/) - Below you can find important information on how to make the most out of your experience this November. All events will take place in US Eastern Time. Please view the participant guidelines below for more information on your role at #2026APPAM. Important Dates Important Participant Dates August 31 Participation Confirmation Deadline September 15 Participant Registration
- [2026 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Young Professional Recipients](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/2026-equity-inclusion-fellowship-young-professional-recipients/) - Applicants must be within five years of receiving their master’s or PhD Degrees. The recipients will be recognized for their accomplishments. They will also have opportunities to formally network with each other, Student Equity and Inclusion Fellowship Recipients, and with Policy Council and Diversity Committee members. They will also have many opportunities to informally network
- [2026 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Undergraduate Recipients](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/2026-equity-inclusion-fellowship-undergraduate-recipients/) - Congratulations to the 2026 APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Undergraduate Fellowship Recipients! Michelle Elliott, University of Michigan Ashley Hui Ying Teh, University of California, Los Angeles Dalton Malmin, Vanderbilt University
- [2026 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Student Recipients](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/awards/2026-equity-inclusion-fellowship-student-recipients/) - Congratulations to the 2026 APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Fellowship recipients! Godwin Aipoh, Georgia State University Samuel Akau, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Mohammed Bah, University of California, Irvine Mehrdad Baratian, Tulane University Molly Basdeo Mountjoy, Rutgers University – New Brunswick Sampurna Basu, University of Massachusetts Boston Saria Bechara, Washington University in St.
- [2026 AI Survey](https://www.appam.org/2026-ai-survey/) - Survey and Respondents The AI survey was open from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, through Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Respondents received the survey weekly through social media channels and in the Weekly Brief, as well as a dedicated email from Kosali Simon, APPAM President, on Thursday, May 7. The survey received 322 responses from members and
- [Events](https://www.appam.org/events/) - Upcoming Events Category Conferences General Events Policy on the Rocks Webinar Location 1300 17th St N Arlington, VA 22209 Boston, MA Marriott Copley Place Organizer Label Sep 15 In-Person Education Policy & the Teacher Shortage: Strengthening the Profession, Not Just Fixing the Workforce View Details FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail Sep 22 Online Grants & Grant Proposal Writing View
- [Webinars](https://www.appam.org/webinars/) - Upcoming Webinars Sep 22 Online Grants & Grant Proposal Writing View Details FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail Sep 29 Online Overton Policy Impact Grant: Expanding Our Understanding of the Policy Landscape View Details FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail Oct 21 Online Building Early Childhood Policy: A National Effort View Details FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail No event found! Past Webinars Aug 26 Online Pitfalls & Possibilities: Strategies
- [Strategic Plan](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/strategic-plan/) - APPAM Strategic Plan, 2016 – 2020 APPAM revisited its initial 2011 strategic plan, reviewed it, and proposed new goals and objectives to guide the association’s work over the next five years. The yearlong strategic planning effort was led by a committee co-chaired by David Johnson of the University of Michigan and Kathy Swartz of Harvard
- [Data Science](https://www.appam.org/data-science/) - Chair Jon Schwabish, Urban Institute
- [Contact Us](https://www.appam.org/contact-us/) - CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Pertaining To(Required)WebsiteMembershipMembership Renewal or PaymentAnnual Fall ConferenceAwardsMarketingMember NewsOtherMessage(Required) Submit
- [FAQ](https://www.appam.org/about-appam/faq/) - Membership Why does APPAM have both individual and institutional members? At the time APPAM was founded in the late 1970s, the plan was for the organization to be predominately an institutional membership association. APPAM would bring together the resources of public policy schools and policy research organizations to support a new conference and a new
- [#2025APPAM Submissions](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-submissions/) - Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions Our 47th annual meeting, the 2025 APPAM Fall Research Conference, will be a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The conference is comprised of special events, panels, cross-cutting and single track roundtables, workshops, and
- [#2025APPAM Sponsorship Opportunities](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-sponsorship-opportunities/) - Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 2025 APPAM Fall Research Conference! We’re a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The 2025 APPAM Fall Research Conference theme is, Forging Collaborations for Transformative & Resilient Policy Solutions. Please join us at #2025APPAM in Seattle,
- [Advertising & Sponsorships](https://www.appam.org/advertising-sponsorships/) - Advertising with APPAM gives your brand access to: 20,000+ email contacts, with open and click rates that beat industry averages 25,000+ social media followers across Bluesky, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook 9,500+ average monthly users on the APPAM website 3,000 attendees at our Annual Fall Research Conference 2,000 local members in the Washington, D.C. area. Explore Website E-Mail Sponsorships Events &
- [#2025APPAM Sponsorship Specifications](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-sponsorship-specifications/) - 2025 Sponsorship Specifications and Examples Questions? Submit via email to Samantha Oliver Thomason, soliver@appam.org. Jump To: Asset Collection Important Dates Sponsor Levels Online Program Ads Registration Ads Mobile App Ads Exhibits Questions Asset Collection There are various sponsor assets that need to be collected from the three sponsor levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver) and our digital advertisers. Sponsor assets will
- [#2025APPAM Social Media Toolkit](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-social-media-toolkit/) - Maximize your #2025APPAM experience by spreading the word on social media! Whether you’re attending, speaking, sponsoring, or supporting, use the resources below to share conference updates and connect with speakers, attendees, sponsors, and our community before the event. Follow APPAM Content Ideas Attendees Presenters Sponsors & Exhibitors Follow APPAM Ensure you are following APPAM so
- [#2025APPAM Policy Areas](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-policy-areas/) - Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions November 13 – 15, 2025 | Hyatt Regency | Grand Hyatt | Seattle, WA Communities submissions are now open through June 26! Look out for the call for Late-Breaking Roundtables this August. As you are creating your submissions, we encourage you to check the Single Paper Listings
- [#2025APPAM Information for Students](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-information-for-students/) - Whether you’re studying at the graduate level or just beginning your education, we’re excited to welcome all students to #2025APPAM! Check out the information and resources below to make the most of your conference visit. Look for APPAM Student Ambassadors to answer your questions and help you navigate the conference. Student Schedule at a Glance Student
- [#2025APPAM Fall Research Conference Recap](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-fall-research-conference-recap/) - APPAM members gathered in Seattle, Washington, for the 47th Annual Fall Research Conference: Forging Collaborations for Transformation and Resilient Policy Solutions from November 13th – 15th, 2025. Highlights Online Program Schedule at a Glance Sponsors & Exhibitors Photos Award Recipients Social Media Highlights: 2,500+ registered attendees. 450 sessions A Plenary Discussion: The Future of the U.S. Department
- [#2025APPAM Fall Research Conference Activities](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-fall-research-conference-activities/) - We’re excited to announce and highlight the #2025APPAM conference activities! These events are taking place November 13-15, 2025 in Seattle, Washington as part of our Annual Fall Research Conference. Questions? Submit via email to soliver@appam.org. Jump To: APPAM Communities Career and PhD Program Fair Speed Mentoring Special Events APPAM Communities APPAM members and conference attendees are invited to
- [#2025APPAM Conference Participant Guidelines & Resources](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-conference-participant-guidelines-and-resources/) - Below you can find important information on how to make the most out of your experience this November. All events will take place in US Eastern Time. Please view the participant guidelines below for more information on your role at #2026APPAM. Important Dates Important Participant Dates August 31 Participation Confirmation Deadline September 9 Participant Registration
- [Listservs](https://www.appam.org/listservs/) - APPAM General E-List The APPAM General E-List will provide a members-only discussion group where you may seek practical answers and solutions from your peers. This new E-List community will be a great medium with which to solicit the advice of your peers, benefit from their experience, and participate in an ongoing conversation. If you were
- [Advertising & Media Kit](https://www.appam.org/news-publications/advertising-and-media-kit/) - APPAM promotes its mission through the following activities: APPAM Fall Research Conference hosts over 300 sessions, 2,500 attendees, and dozens of exhibitors and sponsors every November. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM), a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal that publishes the highest quality research on public policy and management. Based on the 2015 Reuters ISI two
- [#2025APPAM Career and PhD Program Fair](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-career-and-phd-program-fair/) - APPAM Career and PhD Program Fair APPAM is excited to host the third annual Career and PhD Program Fair this fall to connect employers and schools to students and seasoned professionals in the fields of public policy, management, and administration. This event is an opportunity for APPAM student members, recent graduates, and professional job seekers
- [Sitemap](https://www.appam.org/sitemap/) - 2026 AI Survey About APPAM Awards & Fellowships 2025 Award Recipients 2026 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Student Recipients 2026 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Undergraduate Recipients 2026 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Young Professional Recipients APPAM & JCPA/ICPA Society Best Comparative Paper Award David N. Kershaw Award Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Fellowship Fall Conference Poster Session Awards
- [News & Publications](https://www.appam.org/news-publications/) - Search by Keyword: Filter by Category: All Categories APPAM News Awards Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Evidence-Based Policymaking Fall Research Conference General News Governance Grants/Opportunities Interview JPAM Member News Member Newsletter Public Policy News Spotlight Series Student News APPAM News, General News, Member News Top Three: September 2 Read more APPAM News, Awards Andrea Headley Receives
- [#2025APPAM Single Paper Listing](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-single-paper-listing/) - Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions November 13 – 15, 2025 | Hyatt Regency | Grand Hyatt | Seattle, WA Communities submissions are now open through June 26! Look out for the call for Late-Breaking Roundtables this August. As you are creating your submissions, we encourage you to check the Single Paper Listings
- [#2025 Fall Conference Funding Opportunities](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025-fall-conference-funding-opportunities/) - 2025 Fall Conference Funding Opportunities APPAM is committed to making the Fall Conference accessible to all. To help reduce financial barriers and support broader participation, we’re proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities for attendees. Please review each grant’s unique criteria before completing the form. You may apply for more than one grant, but based on
- [Donate](https://www.appam.org/donate/) - About the Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Since 2016, APPAM’s Equity & Inclusion Fellowship has supported hundreds of students and young professionals who have overcome substantial obstacles presented by their backgrounds or life circumstances. The Fellowship sponsors their visit to the Annual Fall Research Conference, where they are recognized for their accomplishments, and provided with opportunities
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.appam.org/privacy-policy/) - View APPAM’s 2022 Privacy Policy Download Privacy Policy
- [LGBTQ Researchers](https://www.appam.org/lgbtq-researchers/) - LGBTQ+ Researchers Welcome to the APPAM LGBTQ+ Researchers Community page! We are a vibrant, inclusive group dedicated to supporting and advancing LGBTQ+ research within the fields of public policy and management. Our community is a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ researchers and promotes a culture of respect and diversity. Mission Statement Our mission is
- [First Gen Researchers](https://www.appam.org/first-gen-researchers/) - First generation college graduates or those whose parents do not have four-year degrees can gather to create a space to discuss this aspect of diversity. Join the Community to make new connections, discuss your own perspectives on policy research as a first generation researcher and find ways APPAM can continue to support this group. Co-Chairs
- [Early Career Professionals](https://www.appam.org/early-career-professionals/) - This Community is for those new to the research world (less than 10 years post terminal degree) and is meant to help support those just starting out in their career, whether academia, government, think tank, NGO, non-profit or a corporate role. Chair Chair: Lauren Toppenberg, APPAM Policy Council Interested in becoming a Co-Chair of this
- [Chinese Policy Scholars](https://www.appam.org/chinese-policy-scholars/) - Chinese Policy Scholars This Community fosters a dynamic and inclusive community for scholarly and professional exchange, bringing together Chinese and non-Chinese policy scholars interested in Chinese public policy and comparative public policy. Chairs Can Chen, Georgia State University
- [BIPOC in Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/bipoc-in-public-policy/) - This Community was created to help support Black, Indigenous and People of Color engaged in research. Discussions include challenges faced by BIPOC researchers, challenges in the field itself, and ways APPAM and other stakeholders can help engage and promote DEI. Co-Chairs Co-chair: Joseph Benitez, University of Kentucky Co-chair: Robynn Cox, University of California, Riverside
- [JPAM Closer Look Podcast](https://www.appam.org/news-publications/jpam/jpam-closer-look-podcast/) - Episode List JPAM's Closer Look Episode 42: Code Louisville: Evaluating a Job Training Program Join our host, Seth Gershenson, as he talks to Drs. Chris Bollinger and Ken Troske of the University of Kentucky discuss their evaluation of the Code Louisville job training program. JPAM's Closer Look Episode 41: Deterring Crime in New York Join
- [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.appam.org/appam-communities/ai/) - Mission Statement Our mission is to help foster a vibrant, inclusive, and impactful community of individuals interested in the intersection between AI and policy. AI policy is an emerging field, and we have the opportunity to shape it in a positive direction. Our aim is to support its growth by encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and methodology,
- [#2025APPAM Fall Research Conference Sponsors](https://www.appam.org/fall-conference/2025appam-fall-research-conference-sponsors/) - The APPAM Fall Research Conference is a multi-disciplinary annual research conference that attracts the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The conference is comprised of panels, roundtables, and poster presentations and is designed to encourage substantive interaction among participants. We are proud to display our
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## Events

- [Education Policy & the Teacher Shortage: Strengthening the Profession, Not Just Fixing the Workforce](https://www.appam.org/events/education-policy-the-teacher-shortage-strengthening-the-profession-not-just-fixing-the-workforce/) - Co-hosted by Northeastern University, Arlington The teacher shortage has deepened despite decades of policy attention. This panel asks different questions. What does it take to strengthen the teaching profession itself, rather than continually patching the workforce? What do competitive compensation, strong preparation, professional autonomy, and a more diverse teaching force look like in practice? What is
- [Pitfalls & Possibilities: Strategies for Addressing Challenges Mentees & Mentors Face](https://www.appam.org/events/pitfalls-possibilities/) - Wednesday, August 26 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Speakers: Jason Coupet, Georgia State University Jenni Owen, Duke University Moderated by some of the APPAM Super Mentors, this session will explore the common challenges that arise in mentor-mentee relationships and strategies for navigating them effectively. Participants will gain practical tips for overcoming communication breakdowns, managing mismatched
- [Innovation Day 2026](https://www.appam.org/events/innovation-day-2026/) - Innovation Day at #2025APPAM! Stay tuned for additional details on timing and schedule.
- [Mental Health Care As A Public Safety Tool](https://www.appam.org/events/mental-health-care-as-a-public-safety-tool/) - Co-hosted by Arnold Ventures A discussion bringing researchers and practitioners together to discuss the public safety impacts of providing mental health care to high-risk groups before and during engagement with the criminal justice system. The event will explore health care’s role at a series of intervention points, including providing mental health care to high-risk youth as
- [#2026APPAM](https://www.appam.org/events/2026appam/) - Fifty States, Fifty Systems: State Policy Variations and Impacts November 5 – 7 | Marriott Copley Place | Boston, Mass. The US federalist system of government assigns substantial authority to states to create and implement policies. At this time, as the federal government’s role is shrinking, the role of state policy is even more important.
- [Building Early Childhood Policy: A National Effort](https://www.appam.org/events/building-early-childhood-policy-a-national-effort/) - Wednesday, October 21 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Moderator: Gail Joseph, University of Washington, Cultivate Learning Speakers: Sarah Etzel, Columbia University, Teachers College Kathy Thornburg, University of Missouri The Early Childhood Policy in Institutions of Higher Education (ECPIHE) initiative is a national project that has been working over the last seven years to instantiate a new field of study,
- [Grants & Grant Proposal Writing](https://www.appam.org/events/grants/) - Tuesday, September 22 3:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern Moderators: Christian Osei, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Elizabeth Lochhead, New York University Speakers: Jonathan Morduch, New York University Sudhanshu Handa, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Aixa Cintron-Velez, Russell Sage Foundation Through a moderated presentation and discussion followed by Q&A, presenters will share practical strategies
- [Opportunity by Design: What HOPE VI Teaches Us About Housing, Schools, and Economic Mobility](https://www.appam.org/events/opportunity-by-design-what-hope-vi-teaches-us-about-housing-schools-and-economic-mobility/) - Thursday, May 7 Moderator: Ellie Klein, AIR Opportunity Fund Speakers: Matthew Staiger, Opportunity Insights Thomas Silverstein, Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC) Huriya Jabbar, University of Southern California Schools and neighborhoods in the United States remain segregated by race and income, while legal and political constraints have narrowed the tools available to policymakers. In
- [Workforce Analytics in Policy Development: Strengthening Workforce Governance](https://www.appam.org/events/workforce-analytics-in-policy-development-strengthening-workforce-governance/) - As workforce dynamics evolve, so too must public policy. In this session, we will explore how data-driven insights can inform policy development and drive more effective decision-making in areas like labor laws, employment standards, and workforce development programs. Participants will gain an understanding of how workforce analytics can be used to improve governance, craft informed policies, and create sustainable workforce strategies.
- [From Analysis to Audience: Communicating Independent Public Policy Research in a Decentralized Media](https://www.appam.org/events/from-analysis-to-audience-communicating-independent-public-policy-research-in-a-decentralized-media/) - Researchers and public agencies increasingly operate in a decentralized and polarized media environment where traditional reports compete with social media, press cycles, and community-based engagement for attention.
- [Getting Started in Community Engaged Policy and Management Research](https://www.appam.org/events/getting-started-in-community-engaged-policy-and-management-research/) - Thursday, August 13th 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET Moderator: Tracy Corley, yuroboros SPC Speakers: Grace Argo, Brown University, Swearer Center for Public Service Sera Linardi, University of Pittsburgh, School of Public and International Affairs Katie Savin, California State University, Sacramento Natasha Solle, University of Miami Expectations continue to grow for researchers to demonstrate the real-world value and
- [Better Data Visualization in Excel](https://www.appam.org/events/better-data-visualization-in-excel/) - Everyone working with data needs to communicate their findings, analyses, and conclusions effectively, whether through internal briefings, management reports, annual reviews, or scientific articles. Despite the growing range of tools for data analysis and visualization, Excel remains a leading choice, relied on daily by millions worldwide. This webinar will introduce core strategies for expanding Excel’s capabilities to create clearer, more impactful visualizations.
- [2020 Fall Research Conference Coverage](https://www.appam.org/events/2020-fall-research-conference-coverage/) - Welcome to the 42nd Annual (and first ever Virtual) Fall Research Conference! The Basics 1) Go to the Online Program. 2) Search for the session you want to attend. 3) Click Join Now (button will appear 5 minutes before the session). 4) Put in your personalized password sent to you on Monday (and re-sent on Tuesday) via email
- [#2023APPAM](https://www.appam.org/events/2023appam/) - Policy that Matters November 9 – 11, 2023 | Hyatt Regency | Atlanta, GA Thanks for attending #2023APPAM! We hope to see you in National Harbor, Maryland November 21 – 23, 2024! As our 45th annual meeting, the 2023 APPAM Fall Research Conference will be a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on
- [#2025APPAM](https://www.appam.org/events/2025appam-fall-research-conference/) - APPAM members gathered in Seattle, Washington, for the 47th Annual Fall Research Conference: Forging Collaborations for Transformation and Resilient Policy Solutions from November 13th – 15th, 2025. Highlights Online Program Schedule at a Glance Sponsors & Exhibitors Photos Award Recipients Social Media Highlights: 2,500+ registered attendees. 450 sessions A Plenary Discussion: The Future of the U.S. Department
- [#2024APPAM](https://www.appam.org/events/2024appam/) - Forging Collaborations for Transformative & Resilient Policy Solutions November 13-15| Hyatt Regency| Grand Hyatt | Seattle, WA. The 47th Annual Fall Research Conference, titled Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions, will take place in Seattle, Washington, from November 13-15, 2025. Conference Theme Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions: Partnerships are critical for
- [2022 Fall Research Conference Coverage](https://www.appam.org/events/2022-fall-research-conference-coverage/) - 2022 Coverage: Advancing Policy Research with Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives November 17 – 19, 2022 | Washington Hilton | Washington, D.C. As our 44nd annual meeting in Washington, D.C. this November 17-19 will be a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The
- [2017 Coverage](https://www.appam.org/events/2017-coverage/) - 2017 Fall Conference Coverage November 2 – 4, 2017 | Hyatt Regency | Chicago, IL The APPAM Fall Research Conference is a multi-disciplinary annual research conference that attracts the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The 39th APPAM Fall Research Conference focused on the importance of data
- [Policy on the Rocks: AI Governance Across Public & Policy Research Sectors](https://www.appam.org/events/ai-governance-across-public-policy-research-sectors/) - Artificial intelligence governance is not a single challenge – it is a complex, interconnected set of issues unfolding simultaneously across government, academia, and the policy research community. At the federal level, agencies are not only developing AI governance policies but also actively deploying AI tools for fraud detection, benefits administration, and regulatory review. Meanwhile, state
- [2021 Fall Research Conference Coverage](https://www.appam.org/events/2021-fall-research-conference-coverage/) - 2021 Coverage: The Power of Inclusion: Incorporating Diverse Voices in Public Policy Analysis and Management March 27 – 29, 2022 | JW Marriott Austin | Austin, Texas As our 43nd annual meeting, the rescheduled 2021 APPAM Fall Research Conference in Austin this March 27-29 will be a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide
- [2019 Coverage](https://www.appam.org/events/2019-coverage/) - 2019 Fall Conference Coverage: Rising to the Challenge: Engaging Diverse Perspectives on Issues and Evidence November 7 – 9, 2019 | Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel | Denver, Colorado As our 41st annual meeting, the APPAM 2019 Fall Research Conference will be a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current
- [2018 Coverage](https://www.appam.org/events/2018-coverage/) - 2018 Fall Conference Coverage: Evidence for Action: Encouraging Innovation and Improvement November 8 – 10, 2018 | Washington Marriott Wardman Park | Washington, DC The APPAM Fall Research Conference is a multi-disciplinary annual research conference that attracts the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The
- [Where Are We Now? Policy Analysis and Management Under a Trump Administration](https://www.appam.org/events/where-are-we-now-policy-analysis-and-management-under-a-trump-administration/) - Connect with fellow researchers and practitioners and get to know our community!
- [AI in Public Policy](https://www.appam.org/events/ai-in-public-policy/) - Join us this September for our second Policy on the Rocks
- [The Nation's Nest Egg: Strengthening Social Security's Finances for the Long Term](https://www.appam.org/events/the-nations-nest-egg-strengthening-social-securitys-finances-for-the-long-term/) - May 2025 Co-hosted by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Participants joined experts from CBPP, the National Academy of Social Insurance, the Urban Institute, AARP, and Justice in Aging for a timely discussion on proposals to strengthen Social Security’s long-term financing. The event explored the federal budget outlook, policy tradeoffs, opportunities for bipartisan collaboration, and
- [Local Governance in a Shifting Political Landscape](https://www.appam.org/events/local-governance-in-a-shifting-political-landscape/) - November 2025: Seattle Description: Join us for an engaging conversation on how recent political and administrative shifts at the federal and state levels are shaping governance and decision-making at the local level. This event will bring together a panel of experts, including local government scholars, elected officials, and senior administrators from across Washington. Panelists will share
- [Expanding Access, Protecting Trust: Modern Approaches to Sensitive Policy Data](https://www.appam.org/events/expanding-access-protecting-trust-modern-approaches-to-sensitive-policy-data/) - Sponsored by The American Evaluation Association (AEA) Answers to important policy questions about health, education, economic well‑being, and public program performance often require access to data that is restricted to protect privacy. At the same time, data stewards, policymakers, and researchers face growing pressure for timely, transparent, and credible evidence. How can we expand access to sensitive
- [Webinar: Data Visualization and Communication Training](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-data-visualization-and-communication-training/) - Join us for this APPAM webinar.
- [Webinar: Cogent & Concise: Finding the Story in Your Study](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-cogent-concise-finding-the-story-in-your-study/) - Join us for this APPAM webinar.
- [Overton Policy Impact Grant: Expanding Our Understanding of the Policy Landscape](https://www.appam.org/events/overton-policy-impact-grant-expanding-our-understanding-of-the-policy-landscape/) - Tuesday, September 29 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Moderator: Euan Adie, Overton Speakers: Shenmeng Xu, Vanderbilt University Andy Herzog, University of Minnesota Julie Morris, University of New Brunswick Kristen Harding, Boston Veterans Association Research Institute Isabel Bradburn, Virginia Tech University For those conducting, funding, and supporting research activities, there is an increased pressure to demonstrate the
- [Candid Conversations](https://www.appam.org/events/candid-conversations/) - In response to recent changes in public policy and the stress APPAM members are experiencing, we launched a monthly virtual event, Candid Conversations, in May 2025. We look forward to continuing the conversation at monthly meetups in 2026, with themes to spark discussion. These meetups will remain unstructured & attendees are encouraged to discuss whatever is
- [March Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/march-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg#/
- [Public Policy Camp: University of Washington](https://www.appam.org/events/public-policy-camp-university-of-washington/) - APPAM's Public Policy Camps were created to introduce public policy to undergraduate students who might not otherwise be familiar with the field.
- [Webinar: All Academic Training 2](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-all-academic-training-2/) - Join APPAM staff for a training on the All Academic submissions system.
- [Webinar: All Academic Training 1](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-all-academic-training-1/) - Join APPAM staff for a training on the All Academic submissions system.
- [Webinar: Assault on Federal Employment and Programs](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-assault-on-federal-employment-and-programs/) - Join us for this critical discussion.
- [Webinar: The Future for Data Access](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-the-future-for-data-access/) - Join us for this critical discussion.
- [March Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/march-candid-conversation-2/) - An open Zoom call for members to connect and decompress.
- [Webinar: How to Get Accepted to the APPAM Conference](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-how-to-get-accepted-to-the-appam-conference/) - Join us for this discussion!
- [April Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/april-candid-conversation-2/) - An open Zoom call for members to connect and decompress.
- [May Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/may-candid-conversation-2/) - An open Zoom call for members to connect and decompress.
- [Webinar: The Future of Public Service: Are the Kids Alright?](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-the-future-of-public-service-are-the-kids-alright/) - Join us for this APPAM Webinar.
- [Public Policy Camp: University of Missouri](https://www.appam.org/events/public-policy-camp-university-of-missouri/) - APPAM will host a Public Policy Camp in conjunction with the University of Missouri on April 11, 2025.
- [Webinar: Exploring Clean Slate Legislation: Perspectives from Different States](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-exploring-clean-slate-legislation-perspectives-from-different-states/) - Join us for this APPAM webinar.
- [June Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/june-candid-conversation/) - An open Zoom call for members to connect and decompress.
- [Webinar: Policy Research and Program Evaluation After DOGE](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-policy-research-and-program-evaluation-after-doge/) - Join us for this critical conversation featuring public policy experts.
- [Webinar: Breaking into Education Consulting](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-breaking-into-education-consulting/) - Join us for this webinar
- [July Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/july-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg
- [August Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/august-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg
- [Syracuse University Public Policy Camp](https://www.appam.org/events/syracuse-university-public-policy-camp/) - We're excited to host our last Fall 2025 Public Policy at Syracuse University. The Maxwell School Public Policy Camp promises to engage students with an interest in public and social issues, raise their awareness of the professional field of public policy and administration, and introduce them to leaders who look like them, and who work in the policy field.
- [Webinar: Continuing the Work: Studying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Current Moment](https://www.appam.org/events/webinar-continuing-the-work-studying-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-current-moment/) - Diversity and equity are long-standing values among the practitioners and researchers in the APPAM community. In the present moment, uncertainty around funding, institutional support, and the security of researchers and research participants has grown due to increased scrutiny of research striving to advance social equity.
- [September Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/september-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg
- [Bridging Research and Practice: Career Pathways for Emerging Public Policy Scholars](https://www.appam.org/events/bridging-research-and-practice-career-pathways-for-emerging-public-policy-scholars/) - This panel will offer strategies for navigating public policy and industry-focused job opportunities in policy think tanks, government, nonprofits, and academia.
- [Navigating Uncertainty in Policy Research Grants and Funding in the US: Trends, Challenges, and the](https://www.appam.org/events/navigating-uncertainty-in-policy-research-grants-and-funding-in-the-us-trends-challenges-and-the/) - This webinar is built around navigating present uncertainty for policy and related programming research grants and funding in the United States. It aims to bring together stakeholders such as donors, grantmaking experts, scholars, and advocates to discuss the trends in federal and private research funding, institutional and researcher challenges in securing/maintaining grant support, and adaptive strategies to these ends.
- [May Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/may-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg#/
- [April Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/april-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg#/
- [February Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/february-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg#/
- [Can We Get Through the Demographic Crunch? The Implications of the 2025 OECD Employment Report](https://www.appam.org/events/can-we-get-through-the-demographic-crunch-the-implications-of-the-2025-oecd-employment-report/) - Join us as experts discuss the 2025 OECD Employment Outlook and possible solutions OECD member countries could take to mitigate the effects of depopulation, such as by integrating underrepresented groups in the labor market, postponing retirement, implementing technological advances, increasing and updating job skills, and redesigning work.
- [January Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/january-candid-conversation/) - Share your new year goals, & meet the new policy council. Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg#/
- [Transforming Data into Visual Narratives: A Hands-On Workshop with the Flourish Data Visualization](https://www.appam.org/events/transforming-data-into-visual-narratives-a-hands-on-workshop-with-the-flourish-data-visualization/) - In this workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience with Flourish, a powerful data visualization tool for creating interactive, engaging charts, maps, and stories. The session will cover the fundamentals of importing data, selecting appropriate visualization templates, and customizing visual elements to effectively convey complex data insights.
- [How to Get Accepted to the APPAM Conference](https://www.appam.org/events/how-to-get-accepted-to-the-appam-conference/) - Ever wonder about the conference submission process? In this webinar, you'll get the tips needed for your APPAM Fall Research Conference submission to stand out! We’ll walk you through the submission process, the review process, and what we look for in a conference session. Panelists will have a background serving on an APPAM Program Committee. These speakers have made decisions on proposals in the past and are ready to answer your questions to help you present at the next APPAM conference.
- [November Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/november-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg
- [October Candid Conversation](https://www.appam.org/events/october-candid-conversation/) - Register here, https://appam-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrTggMoBQpGoZcKxX9Dfwg
- [Better Presentations](https://www.appam.org/events/better-presentations/) - When preparing presentations, researchers often convert reports directly into slides—turning text into bullets and copying tables and figures. But presentations require a different approach. This session provides the concepts, tools, and techniques to create more engaging and effective presentations.
- [How To Speak So People Will Listen](https://www.appam.org/events/how-to-speak-so-people-will-listen/) - The ultimate goal of any researcher is to clearly communicate their research, whether it is to colleagues, policy makers, or potential employers. However, because the vocabulary is often more technical than that of other disciplines, researchers and research analysts may be particularly challenged to achieve this goal. In this webinar, Dr. Peters will address essential strategies for public speaking, offering techniques to help you connect with your audience and create compelling presentations.
- [Translating Your Research into Action and Advancing Your Career](https://www.appam.org/events/translating-your-research-into-action-and-advancing-your-career/) - For decades, scientists have studied why certain innovations gain widespread adoption. Dr. LeCraw will share real-world experiences on how teams successfully implemented evidence-based healthcare policies at all levels, the obstacles they faced, why some failed, and the strategies that led to success. She will also highlight techniques used by mental health professionals to help healthcare workers—and researchers—manage stress and advance their careers.
- [Better Surveys, Better Data: A Practical Guide for Researchers](https://www.appam.org/events/better-surveys-better-data-a-practical-guide-for-researchers/) - Surveys remain one of the most powerful tools for understanding what people know, do, and believe—but designing a survey that produces valid and reliable data is far from simple. Researchers face critical decisions at every stage: Which sampling approach ensures representativeness? How do you craft questions that minimize bias? What strategies maximize response rates and data quality?

## Categories

- [APPAM News](https://www.appam.org/category/appam-news/)
- [Public Policy News](https://www.appam.org/category/public-policy-news/)
- [Member News](https://www.appam.org/category/member-news/)
- [Student News](https://www.appam.org/category/student-news/)
- [General News](https://www.appam.org/category/general-news/)
- [Governance](https://www.appam.org/category/governance/)
- [Interview](https://www.appam.org/category/interview/)
- [JPAM](https://www.appam.org/category/jpam/)
- [Fall Research Conference](https://www.appam.org/category/fall-research-conference/)
- [Awards](https://www.appam.org/category/awards/)
- [Member Newsletter](https://www.appam.org/category/member-newsletter/)
- [Equity & Inclusion Fellowship](https://www.appam.org/category/equity-inclusion-fellowship/)
- [Grants/Opportunities](https://www.appam.org/category/grants-opportunities/)
- [Evidence-Based Policymaking](https://www.appam.org/category/evidence-based-policymaking/)
- [Spotlight Series](https://www.appam.org/category/spotlight-series/)

## Categories

- [Conferences](https://www.appam.org/mec-category/conferences/)
- [Institutional Member Event](https://www.appam.org/mec-category/institutional-member-event/)
- [General Events](https://www.appam.org/mec-category/general-events/)
- [Call for Papers](https://www.appam.org/mec-category/call-for-papers/)
- [General Policy Event](https://www.appam.org/mec-category/general-policy-event/)
- [Webinar](https://www.appam.org/mec-category/webinar/)
- [Homepage Feature](https://www.appam.org/mec-category/homepage-feature/)
- [Policy on the Rocks](https://www.appam.org/mec-category/policy-on-the-rocks/)