We're excited to announce and highlight some #2022APPAM conference activities! These events are taking place Wednesday, November 16 - Saturday, November 19 in Washington D.C.
Check out the activities and events below. If you have any questions, please email conferencesupport@appam.org.
APPAM members and conference attendees are invited to attend one of our 2022 APPAM Communities gatherings! These get-togethers were proposed by APPAM members and focus on shared interests or experiences, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, geographical location, methodology, innovative research topic, or research approach. The one-hour gatherings below are open to all conference attendees. More information can be found in the online program.
APPAM Communities Schedule:
All gatherings are in US Eastern Time.
Thursday, November 17
Evidence Act Update: Agency Evidence Building-Plans and Policy-Relevant Research
Columbia 12
8:30 am - 9:30 am
"First Gen" Policy Researchers
Columbia 12
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Early Career Professionals
Columbia 12
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Chinese Policy Scholars
Columbia 12
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday, November 18
Child Well-Being Community
Columbia 12
8:30 am - 9:30 am
LGBTQ+ Researchers
Columbia 12
10:15 am - 11:15 am
BIPOC in Public Policy
Columbia 12
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Women in Economics
Columbia 12
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday, November 19
Data Science Consortium
Columbia 12
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Closing Equity Gaps in Higher Education
Columbia 12
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Undergraduate Education Interest Group
Woodley
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Fall Conference Happy Hours
Join the APPAM Communities Chairs for a Happy Hour to network and meet fellow members!
The PhD Program Fair will take place on Friday, November 18 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Meet with PhD Program representatives to learn about the differences between programs, what being a PhD student is like, what courses a particular program offers, and what kinds of benefits and services are offered to students. A light lunch will be provided.
Registration is free but required to attend. Registration can be found in the conference registration or email registration@appam.org to add an existing registration.
View a map of the PhD Program Fair here.
Participating Schools
| American University |
| Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management |
| Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College |
| Claremont Graduate University |
| Clemson University |
| Cornell University |
| Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy |
| George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government |
| George Washington University, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration |
| Georgia State University |
| Indiana University, Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs |
| New York University, Wagner School of Public Service |
| Northeastern University |
| Ohio State University, John Glenn College of Public Affairs |
| Pardee RAND Graduate School |
| Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs |
| University at Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy |
| University of Delaware, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration |
| University of Maryland, School of Public Policy |
| University of Massachusetts, Boston |
| University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs |
| University of Missouri, Truman School of Public Affairs |
| University of Southern California, Price School of Public Policy |
| University of Texas, Austin - LBJ School of Public Affairs |
| University of Washington, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance |
| Vanderbilt University, Leadership, Policy and Organizations |
| Virginia Commonwealth University, Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs |
Thursday, November 17
Wellness Session: Fun Run & Walk
Terrace Foyer
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Headshot Lounge
Columbia Ballroom
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Membership Lunch (RSVP Required)
International Ballroom Center
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Presidential Happy Hour
International Ballroom
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Presidential Address
International Ballroom
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Post-Pres Party
International Ballroom
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Reception Meet-Up (Invite Only)
Georgetown East
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mentor Meet-Up (invite only)
Columbia 3
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Affiliate Receptions
Various
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, November 18
Wellness Session: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
International Terrace
7:00 am - 7:30 am
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Breakfast
Career Opportunities in Applied Research and Technical Assistance
International Ballroom East
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Headshot Lounge
Columbia Ballroom
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Luncheon (Invite Only)
International Ballroom East
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
PhD Program Fair
International Ballroom Center
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Poster Reception
Columbia Ballroom
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LGBTQ+ Researchers Happy Hour
Columbia 12
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Student Mixer
Columbia 4
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, November 19
Wellness Session: Flow Yoga
International Terrace
6:30 am - 7:15 am
Undergraduate Education Interest Group
Woodley
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Poster Luncheon
Columbia Ballroom
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Student Hub is located in Coats room on the Terrace of the Washington Hilton. This is a space for students to network, recharge, or get work done in between sessions. This room will also host informal professional development events. Please visit the Online Program for more information.
Thanks to our partial Student Hub sponsor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Thursday, November 17
Student Hub Open Hours
Coats
8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Student Resource Session: Meet the APPAM Policy Council
Coats
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Student Hub Open Hours
Coats
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday, November 18
Student Hub Open Hours
Coats
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Student Resource Session: Better Data Communication
Coats
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Student Hub Open Hours
Coats
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
PhD Program Fair
International Ballroom Center
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Student Mixer
Columbia 4
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, November 19
Student Hub Open Hours
Coats
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Student Resource Session: Mental Health Academia
Coats
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Student Hub Open Hours
Coats
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
APPAM’s 2022 Equity & Inclusion Fellows have planned high quality sessions for #APPAM2022. For more information on these session, please visit the Online Program.
In addition to these sessions & lunch meetups, there are various other Equity & Inclusion events throughout the conference. The Communities Lounge will host Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Lunch Meet-Ups on Thursday and Saturday. These events are informal networking events for past and current fellows.
Thursday, November 17
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Reception Meet-Up (Invite Only)
Georgetown West
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Friday, November 18
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Breakfast
Career Opportunities in Applied Research and Technical Assistance
International Ballroom East
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Formal Awards Luncheon (Invite Only)
International Ballroom East
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Lanikque Howard
Director, Office of Community Services
Sponsored by:
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Research Session
Shaw
1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Equity & Public Policy in Urban Economics
Shaw
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 19
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Informal Lunch Meet-Up
Columbia 12
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Daily morning wellness sessions will be held this November. These events are complimentary for conference attendees, but space is limited and separate registration is required. Wellness registration is open until Wednesday, November 2nd or until classes are full.
APPAM Wellness Sessions are full (10/3/22). Please email Samantha Oliver Thomason, soliver@appam.org, to be added to a waitlist. Thank you!
Thursday, November 17
Wellness Session: Fun Run & Walk (Outside, weather permitting)
Terrace Foyer
6:00 am - 7:00 am
Check out the run route here.
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Friday, November 18
Wellness Session: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
International Terrace
7:00 am - 7:30 am
Saturday, November 19
Wellness Session: Flow Yoga
International Terrace
6:30 am - 7:15 am
Questions about conference activities? Please contact conferencesupport@appam.org.