Also at 8:30–10:00am PST, @maxspohn.bsky.social presents new data on how policymakers evaluate evidence. He finds they often prioritize feasibility and context over statistical rigor—insights that can reshape how researchers communicate findings.

Join Audrey Feldman at 8:30–10:00am PST sharing new research on how residents engage with government through 311 platforms—what drives participation, how people communicate, and what that means for civic trust.

At 5:00–6:30pm PST, @maxspohn.bsky.social presents research showing that recognizing the complexity of others’ political views can reduce partisan animosity. Come by the poster session to learn more.

Join @flokeppeler.bsky.social at 3:30–5:00pm PST for “Precision Public Administration,” a look at how AI can help the public sector deliver personalized, preventive, and evidence-based services while strengthening state capacity.

@elizabethlinos.bsky.social joins a roundtable (1:45–3:15pm PST) on how researchers, funders, and practitioners can sustain evidence- and equity-informed policymaking amid growing uncertainty and distrust.

At 1:45–3:15pm PST, Brenda Sciepura presents research on how public sector fellowship programs shape long-term careers. Fellows are 30 percentage points more likely to work in government—and the effect lasts at least eight years.

At 3:30–5:00pm PST, @maxspohn.bsky.social shares findings from “Bridge or Sink,” a game show where political opposites team up. Viewers of the pilot were less polarized, showing how entertainment can build bridges across divides.

Join @elizabethlinos.bsky.social at 3:30–5:00pm PST to discuss how stigma shapes not only participation in social safety net programs, but also what we tolerate and how we design them.

Catch Jessica Lasky-Fink at 8:30–10:00am PST presenting new work on how outreach intensity, framing, and targeting shape benefits take-up. Field experiments with CA DSS test what works—and what doesn’t—in boosting access to the safety net.

Welcome @josephinearnfred.bsky.social!

Her research explores the underrepresentation of women & minorities in public management, with experimental work on gender norms, representation, and support for policies like paternity leave.

peoplelab.hks.harvard.edu/team/josephi...

We’re also excited to welcome @flokeppeler.bsky.social!

He focuses on public administration, HR in the public sector, and digital innovation. We are lucky to be collaborating with him on a large megastudy on health worker recruitment (more to come soon!)

peoplelab.hks.harvard.edu/team/florian...

Special thanks to Heidi Reinson, and Helelyn Tammsaar for their incredible hospitality and for making the visit so impactful!

✅ Launch of the first national survey of city employees to understand workforce needs
✅ Development of PolicyBot, an AI-powered tool that helps decision makers quickly access, interpret, and apply research