Claire McKay Bowen

📢 New blog from the @apduorg.bsky.social!

Leadership is key to turning state administrative data into better policy and stronger public services. Aaron R. Williams and I make the case.

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#PublicData #DataGovernance

What NIH Staff Can’t Tell You—And Why That Matters The people who understand most clearly what is being lost at the NIH are also the people least able to say so.

Dr. Ginexi's latest blog states, "Constraint is not the same as consent." My colleagues and I move things. Maybe we move differently from before. Maybe we communicate differently. Please consider our safety. Keep talking with us. #NIHStrong #FEDstrong

Two great days in Phoenix for #AAASmtg 🌵

Loved reconnecting with colleagues, exploring the expo, and officially joining AAAS.

Our panel on data governance & privacy sparked thoughtful, nuanced questions — exactly the kind of conversation we need right now.
#DataGovernance #DataPrivacy #WomenInSTEM

Sign the letter to protect #OPRE at #ACF. Thanks, @nickhartphd.bsky.social , @clairemkbowen.bsky.social , and @csmarcum.bsky.social . #defendresearch #defenddata #BethesdaDeclaration #HHSstrong

Driving While Looking Through a Shattered Rearview Mirror Today, we have the third post in the series from Claire McKay Bowen and Aaron R. Williams. Check out their first blog post on the uses of public data from reducing lead exposure in consumer products t...

New guest post from @clairemkbowen.bsky.social and Aaron R. Williams. Always the best analogies!

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Write to Congress: CDC Employees must be Reinstated **Please write now to your Senators and Representative demanding that ALL CDC employees be reinstated as part of any agreement to reopen the government.** Late on Friday, October 10, the Trump Admin...

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Lots of our #srms colleagues got RIFd last week. I wrote to get them reinstated.
#statssky #CDC #defenddata

🥚 Federal data is the forgotten egg in the cake we all rely on.

It shapes so much of our everyday life—yet most people don’t realize it.

We dig into why this invisible infrastructure matters—and what happens if we lose it.

Because without the eggs, there’s no cake. 🎂

#FederalData #PublicGood

In an Uncertain Federal Data Landscape, Blending Public and Private Data Offers Many Benefits—But Requires Mitigating Risks Ensuring the long-term resilience and trustworthiness of public data is no longer optional; it’s essential.

🚨 Federal data pullbacks are reshaping policymaking.

As public datasets vanish or change, blending public + private data is key—but it raises privacy risks. New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social blog shares a 6-step framework for responsible blending.

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I am attending @asa-scipol.bsky.social's panel on #federaldata at #JSM2025. You should, too. 👏Steve and @clairemkbowen.bsky.social. Assessing the Health of the Federal Statistical Agencies, Sunday August 3, 4 PM CT, CC-104C. #statssky #defenddata #defendresearch

2025 Joint Statistical Meetings - Statistics, Data Science, and AI Enriching Society The Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) is the largest gathering of statisticians held in North America. Attended by more than 5,000 people, meeting activities include oral presentations, panel sessions,...

Hey, @sherrirose.bsky.social , we're getting to #JSM2025. Will you re-share the #hpss Starter Pack? Tag us, follow us, and come to our panels. I hope to see some of you in-person. We know these are rough times to travel for science. #defendresearch #defenddata #statssky #AIsky #MLsky

Rescuing USAID Data We are excited about the upcoming RDAP Hackathon! This time they are partnering with DataFirst and ICPSR to rescue data that was previously publicly-available on the USAID's knowledge platform. Date:…

Join the effort to rescue #USAID data! #RDAP, @icpsr.bsky.social, and
@datafirst.bsky.social are hosting a hackathon next week.

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Suddenly sacked Former education stats chief describes her final days under DOGE

A rough but necessary read. Thank you, Peggy, for all you've done.

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Loved being at the 2025 ICPSR Biennial Meeting as a council member. Great convos, thoughtful sessions, and a quick break for local ice cream. Grateful for this community and excited for what’s ahead.

#ICPSR #DataForGood

Can We Trust a Jobs Report From the Trump Administration? Yes, With Caveats.

I'm once again getting lots of questions about whether we should trust the economic data coming out of this administration. My answer remains the same: Yes, but budget cuts (and other factors) are threatening to erode reliability over the longer term. #NumbersDay
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We are also super cool...I know...I might be using the word wrong, but you really should check us out and join!

We provide a voice for Public Data! It's a great cause to support!

A promotional image for Posit Conf 2025 announces early bird pricing. The text "Register for EARLY BIRD PRICING" is prominent in large white letters on a dark blue background. Below it, in smaller white text, are the location and dates: "Atlanta Sept. 16-18." The top right corner features the "posit conf (2025)" logo, which includes a green, yellow, and blue three-dimensional cube. The bottom half of the image displays a white outline illustration of a city skyline, including notable buildings, a Ferris wheel, and a hot air balloon. In the bottom right corner, two small white outlined birds are shown, one holding what appears to be a twig.

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#positconf2025 #DataScience #Conference #RStats #Python

🚨 There’s a lot of horrific news out of Washington right now—but you might have missed this: Senate Republicans just introduced a plan to sell off 120 million acres of our public lands.

Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵

2025 ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Regulatory-Industry Statistics Workshop The ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Regulatory-Industry Statistics Workshop is sponsored by the ASA Biopharmaceutical Section in cooperation with the FDA Statistical Association.

Don't miss the 2025 ASA Biopharm Workshop Sept 24–26 in Rockville, MD—connect with 1,000+ stats pros from FDA, industry, & academia. Dive into cutting-edge sessions, short courses, & networking. Registration open!

Fulbright Board Quits, Accusing Trump Administration of Political Interference The board of the prestigious program told the State Department it had no right to cancel scholarships for nearly 200 American professors and researchers.

The board of the Fulbright program appears to have entirely resigned, accusing the State Department of illegally canceling scholarships "based mainly on research topics": www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...

We just added a new library guide to our resources page! This one from @unclibrary.bsky.social ! guides.lib.unc.edu/federal-info...
Do you have a library guide? Let us know if so! www.datarescueproject.org/resources/#l...

Guns are the leading cause of death of kids and teens, and state laws matter A study from JAMA Pediatrics compares states that have permissive gun laws with others that have strict regulations. The states with tougher rules did not see a rise in gun deaths among children and teens.

A study from JAMA Pediatrics compares states that have permissive gun laws with others that have strict regulations. The states with tougher rules did not see a rise in gun deaths among children and teens.

APDU UnConference 2025 Connect. Learn. Strategize.

Do you care about public data?

Join us on July 22 to connect with colleagues, learn the latest, and strategize for the future.

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I haven’t shared many recent knits—I've been on a quick-project streak lately! Here’s a sweet little squash hat and matching mittens I made for a colleague who just welcomed his first child 🧶🧡

Pattern: Berry Baby Hat by Michele Savvier & Baby Mitts by Spud & Chloe
Yarn: Verano by Malabrigo

To Increase Investments in Transportation, Policymakers Must Account for Local Leaders’ Unofficial—but Powerful—Influence Setting maximum timelines for project deliberation and being able to quickly assess the costs and benefits of a proposed change will help speed infrastructure investments and ultimately ensure more pe...

Extended engagement processes & balkanized decisionmaking have led to the US suffering from declining infrastructure investment.

In new work at @urbaninstitute.bsky.social, I argue that we also need to consider a 3rd issue: The informal role of local elected officials in influencing outcomes.

Proud of my colleagues for speaking up on the impacts of federal grants and contracts being terminated. I had one terminated as well with no explanation. It was to help researchers, state analysts, and policymakers access labor data more easily.

@bradytwest.bsky.social does a great job explaining in an accessible way what's happening to our PIs.

Claire Bowen, who will deliver the first Dionne Price Public Lecture, kicks off Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month with “Practical Significance” hosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein. Listen as they dive into the meaning of "statistics awareness" and more! magazine.amstat.org/podcast-2/

R.I.P. #DUAC & #BLSTAC. The Labor Sec. just terminated BLS’s 2 remaining advisory committees. Members got notice today (3/19/25). See attached text.
#FESAC, which served #BLS, BEA & Census jointly, was axed on 3/4/25.
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