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Join us on 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐄𝐓 for a virtual webinar to explore why accurate, detailed, and comparable data on race and ethnicity matter for policymaking, funding distribution, and program evaluation across the federal landscape. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🌍 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 for our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 on managing environmental risk through better data. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at info@datafoundation.org. This year's summit will address the following questions: 🌄 What is the better future we are working towards, and why? 💻 What are the data needs? 🧑‍💼 Who needs the data? 🛰️ How are they getting that data? Learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits here: buff.ly/oQjlm0y Please note we have also 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 for attendees through the end of March. Register now: buff.ly/tQCRHBy

@urbaninstitute Listen to the full episode here: buzzsprout.com/2571337/episod… Read a short summary of the conversation here: datafoundation.org/news/data-for-…

On the latest episode of Data for the People!, Claire McKay Bowen of the @urbaninstitute discusses the role federal statistics play in our daily lives, strategies for communicating the value of government data, and her vision for the future of data sharing and data privacy.

ℹ️ This roundtable is off-the-record and available to Data Coalition members only. Learn how to become a member of the Data Coalition member: datafoundation.org/pages/join-the…

🪙 For over a decade, Do Not Pay has been helping agencies to address fraud and improper payments with data-driven strategies. In Fiscal Year 2025 alone, Treasury and Do Not Pay helped agencies to prevent, detect, and recover $11.7 billion in potential fraud and improper payments.

⏰ HAPPENING TOMORROW: On Wednesday, March 11, 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET, the Data Coalition is hosting a members-only virtual roundtable discussion with senior U.S. Department of the Treasury leadership about the use of the Do Not Pay system: datafoundation.org/events/view/do…

Our March newsletter goes out this week. This issue covers: ✏️ a letter signed by a broad coalition urging U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to halt the restructuring of the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF); 📄 a new white paper and blog series that explore the value of data standards in financial services and issues affecting implementation of common data standards and entity identifiers in the United States; 🎙️ a new Data Foundation podcast episode exploring how Americans think about and use federal statistics; 📅 upcoming events in March about our 2025 survey of federal Chief Data Officers, AI-assisted evaluation, and nature data. Sign up for our newsletter: #Subscribetoourmailinglist-section" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">datafoundation.toucantech.com/resources#Subs…

How do Americans think about and use federal statistics? youtu.be/O0WfYY9cFM8?si…

A new study from Annmarie Eldering, a Senior Fellow with our Climate Data Collaborative, takes an important step in ensuring that methane data from the most advanced remote sensing technologies can be reliably used to inform regulatory actions, corporate accountability, and mitigation investments. Learn more: datafoundation.org/news/reports/8…

I'm hosting a new podcast for the @data_foundation called Data for the People! We explore the national data infrastructure that powers daily life but is hard to see and even harder to appreciate. Learn more here: dataforthepeople.buzzsprout.com

Data and AI trends to watch in 2026 from @datafdn Senior Fellow Julia Cherashore: → 90% of orgs prioritize data/AI infrastructure → AI-agent collaboration gaining traction → State AI regulations under federal review → Data sovereignty questions increasingly critical Despite challenges, continued AI growth expected driven by efficiency and risk reduction. Read more: buff.ly/u8vWIWS

🤖 New webinar: GenAI for Better Evaluation Learn about EvalAssist—an open-source AI tool designed to help evaluators build rigorous evaluation designs without requiring deep AI expertise. Developed by Dr. Lauren Damme with input from 45+ evaluators across 15 countries. March 12, 12 PM ET Register: buff.ly/KOczCsl

Only 37 percent of U.S. adults believe federal statistics are generally accurate. NORC's David Dutwin joined the @data_foundation's Data for the People! podcast to discuss what Americans think about federal data and the agencies that produce it. Hear the full conversation: go.norc.org/4aTkgNg

Don't miss the next edition of the Data Foundation's monthly newsletter, featuring fresh analysis and commentary about open data & evidence-informed policy. Subscribe here: buff.ly/Fjln6VL

Congratulations to @ENelleDavis on her promotion to Vice President of the Data Foundation! Ashley is our longest-serving staff member and one of the most recognized leaders in the national data community. She's led our Financial Data Transparency Act engagement, co-chairs the Open Data Standards Task Force, and has been a trusted voice for data policy priorities. Well-deserved recognition for years of building relationships, convening stakeholders, and advancing open data and evidence-informed governance. datafoundation.org/news/press-rel…

🔔 TOMORROW is the deadline to nominate datasets for the People's Data 100 Last chance to help identify which federal data delivers the greatest value to Americans and deserves protection. Nominations close Feb 28. Nominate now: buff.ly/RmvVycR #PeoplesData100

On the latest episode of the Data Foundation podcast, David Dutwin of @NORCNews draws on recent survey findings for @AmstatNews to reflect on people’s trust in federal data, institutions, and one another: buff.ly/dExY4Uk