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Nominate Your Colleague for the 40 for 40 Fellowship at #2018APPAM

Apr 17, 2018

Do you have a young colleague doing outstanding work as a newer professional? APPAM has established the 40 for 40 Fellowship to build on recent efforts to provide more support, resources, and opportunities for younger professionals. This 2018 program will provide funding for 40 outstanding young research professionals to attend the 40th Annual Fall Research Conference.

We cover a lot of important policy topics at APPAM—this one on the opioid crisis is particularly meaningful | APPAM Leadership Blog Series

I know a lot about opioids. More than your average joe, anyway. As an idealistic college grad in the late 1990’s, I was positive that social work was the path for me. I wanted to get some direct service experience, then go into an Masters of Social Work program and go about my merry way, trying to make a difference in the world. We cover a lot of important policy research and issues at APPAM—but this one is particularly meaningful.

Using Social Media to Promote Your Research at the DC Regional Student Conference

The lunch workshop introduced graduate scholars to social media’s role in promoting their academic research, and to demonstrate networking and career development opportunities online. Panelists explored general tips on how to overcome fears of having a social media presence, as well as the skills and strategies needed to extrapolate scholarly research for networking and professional opportunities.

Award and Fellowship Nominations Open for the 2018 Fall Research Conference

Nominations for the 2018 awards and fellowships are now open. All recipients will be honored at the 2018 Fall Research Conference. The Equity and Inclusion Fellowship application closes May 25th. Nominations for all the 2018 awards close July 9th. The 40 for 40 Fellowship application closes August 15th.

Explore Sustainable Development at the APPAM International Conference

Apr 04, 2018

Please join us for the 2018 APPAM International Conference in Mexico City on July 19 - 20! The 2018 theme, Public Policy for Sustainable Metropolitan Development, will encompass a great number of topics embodied in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals developed by the United Nations. These include Poverty, Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Climate Action.

Register for the Member Forum: State and Research University Partnerships in the Opioid Crisis

Apr 03, 2018

Opioid misuse is a major epidemic across the nation. Local and state officials bear the burden of responses to the epidemic and need assistance coordinating research and resources. This Institutional Forum, held at Duke University's Penn Pavilion, seeks to connect the worlds of research and policy across this escalating public health epidemic, and will be a valuable opportunity for academics, researchers, and policy officials to exchange best practices for research and policy support.

Host the 2018 Public Policy Camp: RFP Process is Open

Public Policy Camp is an initiative to introduce the field of public policy to a group of students who might not otherwise be familiar with it, as well as increase the pipeline of diverse students into APPAM institutional member graduate public policy and public affairs schools. APPAM is requesting proposals from institutional members to host the 2018 event.