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.
As AI technologies continue to evolve, the survey is designed to gather timely input on how these tools are shaping research, teaching, and professional practice across the field. Findings will help inform APPAM’s future programming, resources, and guidance for members.
The survey will explore a range of topics, including how AI is being used for research tasks, whether paid AI tools offer meaningful advantages over free versions, interest in studying AI as a research topic, and how AI-related skills are being incorporated into classrooms and curriculum.
APPAM will distribute the survey via email. If you would like to participate in the survey & did not receive a link, please contact [email protected]. You're welcome to forward the survey link to interested parties in the field. The survey is expected to take approximately 8 to 10 minutes to complete. Responses will remain confidential and will be reported only in aggregate; no individual responses will be shared.
The deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday, May 20.
APPAM gratefully acknowledges the Indiana University AI Research Network and the IU O’Neill School AI Taskforce for sharing their survey instruments in support of this effort. If AI is something you are interested in learning more about, Indiana University is now offering its essential skills course in generative artificial intelligence, GenAI 101, free of charge. Learn more about joining this course.
If you'd like to request the survey link or have questions, please contact APPAM Communications Manager Jackie Weisman at [email protected].