Are you interning at an organization involved in survey methodology, public polling, social science, journalism, or similar fields? Do you know an intern working in this space? Summer interns working in these fields are invited to a career development event at: Pew Research Center (901 E Street, NW) Thurs, July 24 from 1:00-4:00pm. Please register using this form Agenda: 1-2pm – Former Intern Panel – Career Paths Hear from 5 former interns who have built their career at think tanks. Our panelists come from a range of background and academic disciplines including experimental psychology, international relations, and political science. Questions from the audience are encouraged so please come with questions prepared for our panelists. Our panelists include: Annie Testet, Media and Communications Specialist (Resources for the Future) Catrina Rorke, Senior Vice President (Climate Leadership Council) Monica Anderson, Director, Internet & Technology Research (Pew Research Center) Nick Roy, Research Associate (Resources for the Future) Olivia Chapman, Audience Editor (Pew Research Center) 2-3pm – Resume and Interviewing Workshop An opportunity to hear resume best practices, as well interview tips and tricks from a seasoned staffing professional. Bring your resume for a chance to have it reviewed by a professional recruiter. Kristen Freeman-Johnson, Senior Regional Director, Beacon Hill Staffing 3-4pm – Career fair/networking Join us for snacks and drinks and a casual walk-around to get to know different think tanks around DC. Meet a variety of organizational representatives from journalism, academia, government, consultancy, and polling about career opportunities and advice for interns. 4pm – Optional happy hour for interns In case you’d like more time to get to know other interns around DC, we’ll establish a meet-up spot for interns after the event. |
| DC-AAPOR invites you to a No-Host Happy Hour! Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 pm Wunder Garten 1101 First St NE, Washington, DC (Near Union Station) Join DC-AAPOR for an informal (“no-host”) Happy Hour – no registration or reservation, just show up and enjoy. We’re keeping it casual: no program, no name tags, just familiar faces and good conversation. Plan to cover your own tab. Bring a friend or come solo, either way you’ll be in good company! Cheers! Registration: No registration required, just attend. Looking forward to seeing you there! |
| DC-AAPOR/WSS 2025 Review Preview Conference Call for Abstracts! September 16, 2025 Hosted by the DC-Baltimore Chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research and the Washington Statistical Society The Gallup Building, 901 F Street NW, Washington DC We know you can’t attend every conference, so DC-AAPOR and WSS are teaming up once again to bring you a sample of exemplary presentations that have been or will be taking place at national and international conferences. * * * * * * * * * * In addition, for the 2025 conference we are welcoming new material that has not previously been presented at conferences. Conference cancellations and interruptions to conference attendance and presentation plans have been widespread during 2025, but your research is valuable, and we want to hear from you! * * * * * * * * * * At the 2025 Review Preview Conference, you will get the opportunity to share your work with local colleagues, hear what others are doing, and connect with colleagues in person. We will be seeking presenters who submitted abstracts (even if you were unable to present) to any of the following conferences in 2025: American Association for Public Opinion Research Conference Joint Statistical Meetings World Association for Public Opinion Research European Survey Research Association International Statistical Institute World Statistics Congress International Field Directors and Technologies Conference International Total Survey Error Workshop Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology Federal Computer Assisted Survey Information Collection (FedCASIC) Workshop Data user group meetings or conferences, like the NCES Data Users Group or the Association of Public Data Users Any other statistics and survey methodology conferences or workshops We also welcome new submissions that have not yet made it to another conference, or had to be removed from conferences. We especially encourage early career scholars to consider attending. Happy Hour to follow!! Abstract Submission If you would like to submit a presentation for consideration please fill out the following form:2025 Review Preview Conference. Submissions close on Friday, July 25, 2025. Individuals will be notified of acceptance decisions by August 8, 2025. Registration Costs Early bird registration ends August 29, 2025, after which prices increase. Registration ends September 12, 2025, and no on-site registration will be available.  Register for the conference at Eventbrite! Not a member? Join today to get discounted registration and access to other DC-AAPOR events. Join at our website! Registration includes all-day access to the conference and an afternoon coffee break. Lunch is on your own and there are many options nearby. Following the conference, please join us for happy hour, location to be announced. Note – if you register as a presenter and your abstract is not accepted, you will be invoiced for the difference in the price of your registration. **Employment-Related Conference Challenges** Are you unemployed due to recent industry changes? Is your employer not sponsoring conference attendance? DC-AAPOR wants to help! Request a registration fee waiver by emailing your request and reason with the subject line “Conference Fee Waiver Request” to the conference chair, Stephanie Coffey, at program.chair.dcaapor@gmail.com. Alternatively, would you like to sponsor a fellow DC-AAPOR member who could not otherwise attend? Add on a $35 sponsored ticket during registration! For any questions, please contact the conference chair, Stephanie Coffey, at program.chair.dcaapor@gmail.com. Thank you to our conference sponsors!   DC-AAPOR and WSS would not be able to host events like this without the help of sponsorship. If interested in helping sponsor this or future events, please see DC-AAPOR’s website on levels of event sponsorships: https://dc-aapor.org/events/events-home/ |
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