MetroLab Network

🚨 Friendly reminder: MetroLab has moved! Want to keep up with our work? ➡️ Sign up for updates ➡️ Follow their socials - @scientistsorg ➡️ Bookmark our new site: fas.org/issue/metrolab We’re still here, doing the work and more energized than ever. 💥

We’ve always believed that science belongs in cities. Now, as part of @scientistsorg, we have more tools, more reach, and more collaborators to make that happen. MetroLab’s DNA isn’t changing—we’re just supercharging our mission with new resources.

To everyone who’s been part of MetroLab: thank you. 🙌 This move to FAS is just the beginning. Let’s keep equipping cities with science, together. 👉 fas.org/issue/metrolab

MetroLab is now part of @scientistsorg! Same mission, bigger platform, bolder action. Let’s put science to work in local government—together. 👉 FAQs: bit.ly/44VPnXf 👉 Follow @scientistsorg for updates.

🚨 Big news! MetroLab Network is officially joining FAS (@scientistsorg)! We’re scaling our mission and teaming up with an incredible group of policy wonks to deepen our impact across cities and universities. 🔗 New website → fas.org/issue/metrolab/

🗣️We’re excited to announce that @MetroLabNetwork is now officially a part of the Federation of American Scientists. We’re looking forward to improving the delivery of evidence-based policy into local government. Learn more about this new chapter ⤵️ fas.org/publication/fa…

Bravo. UK colleagues, a network to know here 👇🏻

@KateMGarman @CVIOG_UGA If you aren't there today and want to learn more about our data governance work, feel free to reach out to us!

Today, our Executive Director @KateMGarman gave the keynote to 270+ local govs, state agency officials, and university staff at the Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference in Athens, GA, highlighting the importance of data governance. 👋 Are you there? Say hi to Kate!

In the mood to do a little shopping? Deck yourself out in #MetroLabMerch—because who says science & research can’t be stylish? Plus, proceeds go toward bringing innovation to our communities. bit.ly/4akOmZc

💡 Imagine a city where science and research are used to make decisions💡 That’s the future we’re working toward—and you can be part of it! Donate today to support MetroLab’s work in equipping cities with science. bit.ly/3EcnzlO

A little louder in the back: let's put science in cities. #MetroLabMerch bit.ly/4akOmZc

Did you know your coffee cup can help support and enable transformative partnerships in cities and universities?☕ Okay, not literally, but every piece of #MetroLabMerch helps fund our mission -- so go ahead, treat yourself! bit.ly/4akOmZc

@Portland_State, @UCBerkeley, @UCLA, @UHouston, @ucla_its, @ASU, @UNL_IANR, @NotreDame, @UW, @UMKC, @univmiami, @UNLincoln, @VanderbiltU, @FortHaysState, @UUtah

It’s vital that federal funding support the exploration of new solutions. Our university community sent us dozens of examples that highlight this very point.  Let’s continue working together and investing in this mission. bit.ly/4jRVtgf

Data sets meets right of way meets news findings. Learn more about the @INRIX x MetroLab Challenge -- applications close on the 31st! Click the link below to learn more: metrolabnetwork.org/inrix/

T-minus 9 days until applications for the @INRIX x MetroLab Challenge applications close! Head over to metrolabnetwork.org/inrix/ to learn more and apply! If you have any questions, send us a DM.

and you can find our press release on our association with this effort here: bit.ly/3Pz86Pq

2024 was the hottest year EVER. And guess what? 2025 will probably be hot too. We’ve joined @scientistsorg and 64 other orgs on a strategy to help communities prepare before the heat hits. #HeatPolicyAgenda Read more 👀 fas.org/publication/20…