Scholar

Mila Gascó‐Hernández

H-index: 25
Political science 39%
Engineering 18%
In our article "Making Sense of #OpenGov: A Conceptual #Framework and Ideas for Future #Research”, we propose a #framework connecting core components (#transparency, #publicengagement) with potential results (#accountability, #legitimacy, #trust, #performance). academic.oup.com/ppmg/article...
Making Sense of Open Government: A Conceptual Framework and Ideas for Future Research
Abstract. In the last decade, open government has been considered a powerful tool for administrative reform and governance transformation, particularly thr
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This week! Research Director & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social Associate Professor @milagasco.bsky.social attending @naspaa.bsky.social's Global Conference in Flagstaff, Arizona. Presenting on “#AI in public affairs education: Future promise or present reality?” www.naspaa.org/events/2025-...
2025 NASPAA Global Conference | NASPAA
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More editorial news from PMR: @milagasco.bsky.social and Mohammad Khan are stepping down as Associate Editors and Editorial Board members and we thank them for their service, but we are pleased to welcome @nonprofitphd.bsky.social and Norma Riccucci to the Board
Wonderful opportunity for @ctgualbany.bsky.social &
@rockefellercollege.bsky.social to host #digitalgovernment researchers from Faculty of Public Administration of the University of Ljubljana. Shared research on the role of #AI in transforming #PublicAdministration in United States & Slovenia.
Great visit with delegation from #Türkiye to discuss #DataProtection, #Cloud, & #AIPolicy. @milagasco.bsky.social & Brian Burke discussed ongoing #AI in government research. Thank you @albany.edu Gov't Relations for hosting & the International Center of the Capital Region for organizing.
Happy fall from @ctgualbany.bsky.social! Regardless of the season @albany.edu is a great place to learn. One month left to apply for our 2026-2027 Visiting Scholars Program. Please share with any of your colleagues who are passionate about #DigitalGovernment research. ctg.albany.edu/research/#vi...
Great discussions! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social & @milagasco.bsky.social spoke with #digitaltransformation professionals at the #NY #DigitalGovernment Summit about "Building the IT Skill Set of Tomorrow" & "Doing More with What You Have."
Passionate about #DigitalGovernment #research? Consider spending some time @albany.edu as a @ctgualbany.bsky.social Visiting Scholar. Applications accepted through October 31. Please share with your colleagues! Details on our program and how to apply are here ctg.albany.edu/research/#vi...
Next week! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social
& @milagasco.bsky.social speaking at the #NewYork #DigitalGovernment Summit on "Building the IT Skill Set of Tomorrow" & "Doing More with What You Have." Registration & details events.govtech.com
New York Digital Government Summit 2025
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@ctgualbany.bsky.social Director & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social Professor @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social connecting doctoral students to the #DigitalGovernment research community while co-chairing next week's #EGOV2025 #PhD Colloquium & Junior Faculty School. Details dgsociety.org/egov-2025/ph...
WE'RE HIRING!!! @ctgualbany.bsky.social is looking for a full-time Researcher to join our team and contribute to our strong #DigitalGovernment #Research portfolio. For more information and to apply, please visit albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
Next week! @ctgualbany.bsky.social #research assistant & @ualbanycehc.bsky.social doctoral student Dwi Sari participating in #EGOV2025 #PhD Colloquium. Dwi presenting research on, "Understanding How #AI Benefits from #OpenGovernment #Data." Full conference program: dgsociety.org/wp-content/u...
On tap for #EGOV2025! @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social presenting #IMLS funded research on @qplnyc.bsky.social engaging patrons to learn about #AI. Co-authored w/ @rockefellercollege.bsky.social #PhD student @zong-xian-huang.bsky.social & @milagasco.bsky.social. ctgimlsai.ctg.albany.edu/casestudies....
Case Studies
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Glad to see so many public libraries partnering with local universities and research centers to offer accessible, *critical* public workshops on AI (…and, ideally, being wary of partnerships with tech companies + their packaged, promotional training programs 😉)
Coming up! The @ctgualbany.bsky.social @rockefellercollege.bsky.social & @ualbanycehc.bsky.social
team is getting ready to share some our latest #digitalgovernment research at #EGOV2025 Aug 31 - Sep 4 in #Krems, Austria. Stay tuned for details & check out the program here dgsociety.org/egov-2025/
EGOV-CeDEM-ePart 2025 | DGS
Digital Government Society
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For any #localgovernment not sure how to get started using #AI to improve citizen services, this 36 minute ICMA podcast is worth a listen. Emphasizes how a sandbox or testbed approach to building capabilities & understanding costs & benefits of any new tech is invaluable. icma.org/podcast/2025...
AI Sandbox for Local Government
How to best test AI in real use cases to help your staff and residents.
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If you are a researcher in digital government, maybe this job is for you!!! lnkd.in/giFWSXq9. Come work with us at @ctgualbany.bsky.social. We are looking for a scholar to join our team and contribute to our strong research portfolio on #DigitalGovernment
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With the @albany.edu fall semester quickly approaching, we wanted to highlight one outstanding researcher working with us this summer. @matalha.bsky.social is a @rockefellercollege.bsky.social #PhD student studying #DigitalGovernment. Learn more about Talha!
www.ctg.albany.edu/people/md_abu_talha/
Our global report on learning in government found:

⏰ Time-scarce public servants are turning to informal learning.
🤷 1 in 10 don't know what to focus on.
⚡️ 70% say learning improves performance.

Read more insights and our recommendations here: apolitical.co/en/pages/sta...
🤔 What should you know about AI chatbots in the public sector?

Chatbots are everywhere, but when it comes to using them in government, where do you start? In under 3 minutes, hear from Vance Ricks from Northeastern University on what chatbots are and how they can benefit the public sector!
Congrats to our very own Dwi P. Sari for receiving the Karen R. Hitchcock New Frontiers Fund Award! The scholarship recognizes women #PhD students who show great promise of making a transformational difference in society. Thanks to the @albany.edu Initiatives For Women!! @ualbanycehc.bsky.social
Thanks to #WTEN for highlighting our development of the #FEMA funded Message Design Dashboard. Our @ctgualbany.bsky.social team partnered with @ualbanycehc.bsky.social researchers led by Drs. @suttonj.bsky.social‬ & Micki Olson. Check out the story here
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