Population Association of America
@popassocamerica.bsky.social
PAA is a non-profit, scientific, professional organization that promotes and supports research on population issues.
Due to the federal government shutdown, there is a brief second round of Call for Submissions specifically for government employees for any session at the virtual 2026 Applied Demography Conference. The deadline is tomorrow, December 10. buff.ly/zK8eQuz
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Due to the federal government shutdown, there is a brief second round of Call for Submissions specifically for government employees for any session at the virtual 2026 Applied Demography Conference. The deadline is tomorrow, December 10. buff.ly/zK8eQuz
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Big news for FFCWS data users! The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences is seeking article submissions for a special journal issue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Future of Families & Child Wellbeing Study!
Abstract deadline: Jan 7, 5pm EST
Learn more: myumi.ch/8qDkR
Abstract deadline: Jan 7, 5pm EST
Learn more: myumi.ch/8qDkR
Request for Articles - Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study: 25th Anniversary | Russell Sage Foundation
RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences
myumi.ch
December 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Big news for FFCWS data users! The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences is seeking article submissions for a special journal issue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Future of Families & Child Wellbeing Study!
Abstract deadline: Jan 7, 5pm EST
Learn more: myumi.ch/8qDkR
Abstract deadline: Jan 7, 5pm EST
Learn more: myumi.ch/8qDkR
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My latest @npr.org story: A Trump administration official has signaled a potential rollback of the racial and ethnic categories approved for the #2030Census and other future federal government forms
Trump official signals potential rollback of changes to census racial categories
Trump officials are reviewing changes to racial and ethnic categories that the Biden administration approved for the 2030 census and other federal government forms, a White House agency official says.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
My latest @npr.org story: A Trump administration official has signaled a potential rollback of the racial and ethnic categories approved for the #2030Census and other future federal government forms
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Appropriations Bills Stalled, Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise RFI, and More in the final issue of the Washington Update for 2025! ❄️
Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Issue 24 (December 9) | Washington Update
Appropriations Bills Stalled, Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise RFI, and More
cossa.org
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Appropriations Bills Stalled, Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise RFI, and More in the final issue of the Washington Update for 2025! ❄️
Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
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📢 Call for papers is now open!
We invite you to submit your contributions to the Vienna Yearbook of Population Research 2027 special issue "Demographic perspectives on migration".
📆 Submit until 15 May 2026.
🔗 viennayearbook.org/call
#demography
@vypr.bsky.social
We invite you to submit your contributions to the Vienna Yearbook of Population Research 2027 special issue "Demographic perspectives on migration".
📆 Submit until 15 May 2026.
🔗 viennayearbook.org/call
#demography
@vypr.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📢 Call for papers is now open!
We invite you to submit your contributions to the Vienna Yearbook of Population Research 2027 special issue "Demographic perspectives on migration".
📆 Submit until 15 May 2026.
🔗 viennayearbook.org/call
#demography
@vypr.bsky.social
We invite you to submit your contributions to the Vienna Yearbook of Population Research 2027 special issue "Demographic perspectives on migration".
📆 Submit until 15 May 2026.
🔗 viennayearbook.org/call
#demography
@vypr.bsky.social
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Join the American Statistical Association's federal statistics health project team for its release of "The Nation's Data at Risk: 2025 Report." A webinar will be held December 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Register for this impactful event: tinyurl.com/229r4ybt #STATSSKY #STATISTICS #FEDERALSTATISTICS
December 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Join the American Statistical Association's federal statistics health project team for its release of "The Nation's Data at Risk: 2025 Report." A webinar will be held December 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Register for this impactful event: tinyurl.com/229r4ybt #STATSSKY #STATISTICS #FEDERALSTATISTICS
Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 3:30pm ET in DC for an expert panel of leading social scientists' presentations on U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
U.S. Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for American Families
Consider joining us on Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 2075 Rayburn House Office Building for ice cream and engaging presentations about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 3:30pm ET in DC for an expert panel of leading social scientists' presentations on U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
In a time when the utility of data is debated, PAA remains a steadfast home for rigorous, independent research. This #GivingTuesday think of PAA.
First 5 to set up re-occurring donations will receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more before Dec. 2 and be entered to win a PAA t-shirt. buff.ly/vMBS91g
First 5 to set up re-occurring donations will receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more before Dec. 2 and be entered to win a PAA t-shirt. buff.ly/vMBS91g
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In a time when the utility of data is debated, PAA remains a steadfast home for rigorous, independent research. This #GivingTuesday think of PAA.
First 5 to set up re-occurring donations will receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more before Dec. 2 and be entered to win a PAA t-shirt. buff.ly/vMBS91g
First 5 to set up re-occurring donations will receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more before Dec. 2 and be entered to win a PAA t-shirt. buff.ly/vMBS91g
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Looking forward to participating in this Congressional Briefing on U.S. birth rates with @econmsk.bsky.social & @prbdata.bsky.social's Jennifer Sciubba next week, sponsored by @popassocamerica.bsky.social.
If you're in the DC area, join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you're in the DC area, join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Looking forward to participating in this Congressional Briefing on U.S. birth rates with @econmsk.bsky.social & @prbdata.bsky.social's Jennifer Sciubba next week, sponsored by @popassocamerica.bsky.social.
If you're in the DC area, join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you're in the DC area, join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Every donation makes a crucial difference. Your gift ensures evidence, not ideology, guides how we understand the most pressing population issues.
First 5 to set up a re-occurring donation receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more by #GivingTuesday and enter to win a PAA shirt. buff.ly/iSaSAaO
First 5 to set up a re-occurring donation receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more by #GivingTuesday and enter to win a PAA shirt. buff.ly/iSaSAaO
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Every donation makes a crucial difference. Your gift ensures evidence, not ideology, guides how we understand the most pressing population issues.
First 5 to set up a re-occurring donation receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more by #GivingTuesday and enter to win a PAA shirt. buff.ly/iSaSAaO
First 5 to set up a re-occurring donation receive a PAA mug! Give $50 or more by #GivingTuesday and enter to win a PAA shirt. buff.ly/iSaSAaO
Note to members: the PAA office will be closed the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’re grateful for you, our members, and everyone advancing population research. Wishing you a moment to find gratitude this holiday season.
We’re grateful for you, our members, and everyone advancing population research. Wishing you a moment to find gratitude this holiday season.
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Note to members: the PAA office will be closed the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’re grateful for you, our members, and everyone advancing population research. Wishing you a moment to find gratitude this holiday season.
We’re grateful for you, our members, and everyone advancing population research. Wishing you a moment to find gratitude this holiday season.
NextGenPop is a 2-week, in-person, on-campus summer experience for undergrads aiming to increase the diversity of the population field and nurture the next generation of scholars. The summer 2026 session will be hosted by the University of Minnesota! Application deadline February 5. buff.ly/IO6P52W
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
NextGenPop is a 2-week, in-person, on-campus summer experience for undergrads aiming to increase the diversity of the population field and nurture the next generation of scholars. The summer 2026 session will be hosted by the University of Minnesota! Application deadline February 5. buff.ly/IO6P52W
Rescheduled! On Dec. 10, our panel of social scientists will discuss birth rate trends and how policy incentives like tax credits and paid family leave affect decisions to start families. Timely discussion due to recent interest in boosting national birth rates.
U.S. Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for American Families
Consider joining us on Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 2075 Rayburn House Office Building for ice cream and engaging presentations about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.An…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Rescheduled! On Dec. 10, our panel of social scientists will discuss birth rate trends and how policy incentives like tax credits and paid family leave affect decisions to start families. Timely discussion due to recent interest in boosting national birth rates.
At a time when data is questioned and science budgets waver, PAA remains a home for rigorous, independent research. The new PAA Futures Fund will ensure evidence—not ideology—guides how we understand today’s biggest population challenges. Support #PAAFuturesFund today: buff.ly/iSaSAaO
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
At a time when data is questioned and science budgets waver, PAA remains a home for rigorous, independent research. The new PAA Futures Fund will ensure evidence—not ideology—guides how we understand today’s biggest population challenges. Support #PAAFuturesFund today: buff.ly/iSaSAaO
The McLanahan Award is given in honor of Sara McLanahan, a remarkable scholar, mentor, and policy advisor. The award goes to a senior scholar for extraordinary contributions to the study of family change, the well-being of children and families, and related social policies.
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The McLanahan Award is given in honor of Sara McLanahan, a remarkable scholar, mentor, and policy advisor. The award goes to a senior scholar for extraordinary contributions to the study of family change, the well-being of children and families, and related social policies.
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Labor Department confirms cancellation of October jobs report
Labor Department confirms cancellation of October jobs report
The move was largely anticipated as federal workers were unable to conduct a key household survey due to the government shutdown.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Labor Department confirms cancellation of October jobs report
NIH-funded research led to the development of gene editing technologies, making it possible to treat deadly and debilitating genetic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia. Supporting medical research is supporting our loved ones and communities. #AmericansForMedicalResearch buff.ly/N7sTwB9
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
NIH-funded research led to the development of gene editing technologies, making it possible to treat deadly and debilitating genetic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia. Supporting medical research is supporting our loved ones and communities. #AmericansForMedicalResearch buff.ly/N7sTwB9
NSF is prioritizing the most pressing issues, including restoring the capacity to make awards and ensuring continued management and oversight of existing awards. Visit the recently updated Resumption of Operations at NSF page for information and FAQs.
Resumption of Operations at NSF
Information for the research community regarding the agency's resumption of operations after a lapse in appropriations.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
NSF is prioritizing the most pressing issues, including restoring the capacity to make awards and ensuring continued management and oversight of existing awards. Visit the recently updated Resumption of Operations at NSF page for information and FAQs.
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1/ Concerns about low birth rates & below "replacement" fertility have been in the news a lot lately. But what does "replacement fertility" mean exactly?
(Throwback pic to that time I tried replacement fertility all in one go). jenndowd.substack.com/p/what-is-re... #demography #fertility
(Throwback pic to that time I tried replacement fertility all in one go). jenndowd.substack.com/p/what-is-re... #demography #fertility
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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EVENT REMINDER! 📅
Join @popassocamerica.bsky.social on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
Learn more and see details ➡️ www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
Join @popassocamerica.bsky.social on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
Learn more and see details ➡️ www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
U.S. Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for American Families
Consider joining us on Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 2075 Rayburn House Office Building for ice cream and engaging presentations about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.An…
www.populationassociation.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
EVENT REMINDER! 📅
Join @popassocamerica.bsky.social on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
Learn more and see details ➡️ www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
Join @popassocamerica.bsky.social on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
Learn more and see details ➡️ www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
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These 3 generations received PAA’s Dorothy Thomas Award for graduate work in demography 20 years apart– in 1983, 2003, and 2023. Read about PSC's legacy of PAA wins and nominate a colleague! psc.isr.umich.edu/news/u-m-phd...
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@davidalam.bsky.social @burgards.bsky.social @popassocamerica.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
These 3 generations received PAA’s Dorothy Thomas Award for graduate work in demography 20 years apart– in 1983, 2003, and 2023. Read about PSC's legacy of PAA wins and nominate a colleague! psc.isr.umich.edu/news/u-m-phd...
@davidalam.bsky.social @burgards.bsky.social @popassocamerica.bsky.social
@davidalam.bsky.social @burgards.bsky.social @popassocamerica.bsky.social
The Dorothy S. Thomas Award is presented annually for the best graduate student paper on the interrelationships among social, economic and demographic variables. Nominations now open! Submit a nomination by January 31, 2026. buff.ly/sMThJ6E
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Dorothy S. Thomas Award is presented annually for the best graduate student paper on the interrelationships among social, economic and demographic variables. Nominations now open! Submit a nomination by January 31, 2026. buff.ly/sMThJ6E
Data scientists perform last rites for ‘dearly departed datasets’ in 2nd Trump administration buff.ly/BedgVzD
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Data scientists perform last rites for ‘dearly departed datasets’ in 2nd Trump administration buff.ly/BedgVzD
APPLY NOW for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program! Immerse yourself in state or federal policymaking while earning a competitive stipend and benefiting from tailored professional development. Learn more here: bit.ly/3Q8jVvS 📅 Due January 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. @srcdorg.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
APPLY NOW for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program! Immerse yourself in state or federal policymaking while earning a competitive stipend and benefiting from tailored professional development. Learn more here: bit.ly/3Q8jVvS 📅 Due January 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. @srcdorg.bsky.social
PAA members, to show your backing to end the federal government shutdown, COSSA has crafted an action alert for you. Contact your representatives now to press for a resolution and expedite the FY 2026 funding process. Let's avoid further delays! buff.ly/yfrVO6W #EndShutdown
Action Center | COSSA
A consortium of Social Science Associations works to communicate the importance of social & behavioral science research to policymakers. The powerful stories come from people who express how it is…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
PAA members, to show your backing to end the federal government shutdown, COSSA has crafted an action alert for you. Contact your representatives now to press for a resolution and expedite the FY 2026 funding process. Let's avoid further delays! buff.ly/yfrVO6W #EndShutdown