In times of tremendous uncertainty for federal employees, researchers, and everyone affected by the changes in the federal government, APPAM is committed to supporting our members in ways that align with our values and mission.
Read more about our commitment during this time in a recent letter sent by APPAM President Ingrid Gould Ellen and the Executive Committee.
Please use the resources we've collected below to help navigate this unprecedented era and gain timely knowledge from experts.
Want to suggest additional resources? Email info@appam.org
The Future of Public Service: Are the Kids Alright?
Originally broadcast April 23, 2025.
Speakers: Dan Mallinson (Penn State Harrisburg), T.J. McCarthy (University of Southern California), Kosali Simon (Indiana University)
Moderator: Don Kettl (University of Maryland)
The winnowing away of staff throughout the federal government since January has captivated the nation, not the least of whom are the thousands of APPAM students currently enrolled or about to be enrolled in public policy, public administration, and public affairs graduate programs across the country. Many of these students have chosen to pursue public service as their chosen field and might be feeling unsettled based on these recent and ongoing events. Join us for an upcoming webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing where job opportunities exist in the current market, how students can add value to their training and skill sets as they enter the job market, and what might be in store for those entering the world of public service in the near future.
The Future for Data Access
Originally broadcast March 4, 2025
Speakers: Jed Kolko (Former Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Department of Commerce), Amy O’Hara (Director, Georgetown Federal Statistical Research Data Center), Steve Pierson (Director of Science Policy, American Statistical Association)
Moderator: Erica L. Groshen (Senior Economic Advisor, Cornell ILR School and Former Commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
This webinar, the second hosted by APPAM about changes in the federal government, focuses on data access and what researchers who rely on federal datasets for their work might expect in the future from the Trump administration. The webinar will explore the availability of data on agency websites, access to confidential data, interaction with agency staff, and data continuity and quality. Panelists will assess what has changed and where efforts to get answers from the administration stand. The panel will also discuss the next steps in the pursuit against missing public information that underpins the research all our members engage in. Time will be reserved for audience questions. This webinar is free and open to all.
Assault on Federal Employees and Programs
Originally broadcast February 27, 2025.
Speakers: Nicholas Bednar (University of Minnesota Law School), Donald Kettl (University of Maryland), Loren DeJonge Schulman (Telos Lab, formerly Office of Management and Budget)
Moderator: Don Moynihan (University of Michigan)
This webinar, the first of a series hosted by APPAM about changes in the federal government, focuses on how the Trump administration has sought to weaken federal employee protections, while downsizing programs and entire agencies. The webinar will explore the legality of actions taken thus far, and what might happen next, considering the effect on federal employees, and public service provision.
Starting March 26th from 12:30 - 1:15 Eastern and continuing on the last Wednesday of each month, join fellow members for an open Zoom designed as an outlet to discuss whatever's on your mind. From topics like the federal workforce, data availability, the funding for policy research, the news, or research you're working on, feel free to discuss anything at all. We hope these casual opportunities to connect will serve as helpful decompression amid stressful times. Look forward to seeing you there!
Register below:
Links shared during March 4th's "The Future for Data Access" Webinar:
Links shared during February 27th's "Assault on Federal Employees and Programs" Webinar:
- The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits, National Council of Nonprofits
- Lawsuits Related to Trump Admin Actions, Seamus Hughes, Court Watch
- Trump Executive Actions Tracker, Sheppard Mullin
- Trump Administration Litigation Tracker, Lawfare
- List of All Contracts Terminated by DOGE, Justin Siken, HigherGov
- Resources Addressing Trump Executive Orders, American University Washington College of Law
- Public Management for Populists: Trump's Schedule F Executive Order and the Future of the Civil Service, Public Administration Review
- The Unitary Executive Theory: A Danger to Constitutional Government book review, Stone Allen Washington, Law and Politics Book Review
- Can We Still Govern?, Don Moynihan
- Nick Bendar contributions via Lawfare
- American Purpose, Persuasion
- Origin of USDS, Presidential Attention Currency, DOGE Data Difficulties, Mikey Dickerson, WatchCats
- Amy Gleason Named Acting DOGE Adminstrator, The New York Times
- How Congress Can Delete DOGE, Rebecca Williams, Tech Policy
- Congress’s Hidden Strengths, Richard Fontaine and Loren DeJonge Schulman, Center for a New American Security
Discounts for Current and Former Federal Employees and Contractors
We've launched the #CelebratePolicyImpact initiative to highlight the impact that researchers have made in making government more effective and efficient. We encourage you to share stories of how your research (or someone you know's) informed evidence-backed policy and made a difference in government and people's lives. Check out the stories we've collected below, and share your own here and on social media with the hashtag #CelebratePolicyImpact.
#CelebratePolicyImpact Stories
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