MetroLab Network

MetroLab - Federation of American Scientists Taking good ideas from the lab to local governments through intentional, regular and impact-driven policy alignment, by putting science in cities and enabling transformative partnerships between citie...

🚨 Big news! MetroLab Network is officially joining FAS (@scientistsorg.bsky.social).

We’re scaling our mission and teaming up with an incredible group of policy wonks to deepen our impact across cities and universities.

🔗 New website → fas.org/issue/metrolab/

02.06.2025 13:22 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

👋 Are you there? Say hi to Kate! Or reach out to us to learn more about our data governance work.

20.03.2025 15:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Today, our Executive Director, Kate Burns, gave the keynote to 270+ local govs, state agency officials, and university staff at the Developing Data Analytics Capabilities Conference in Athens, GA, highlighting the importance of data governance.

20.03.2025 15:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Donate Donate Support Innovation in Our Communities At MetroLab Network, we believe in the power of collaboration to solve the most pressing challenges facing our communities. By fostering partnerships be…

💡 Imagine a city where science and research are used to make decisions💡
That’s the future we’re working toward—and you can be part of it! Donate today to support MetroLab’s work in equipping cities with science. bit.ly/3EcnzlO

11.03.2025 18:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A little louder in the back: let's put science in cities. #MetroLabMerch
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26.02.2025 16:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Research is the Very Thing We Need for All Communities In January, the Office of Management and Budget paused grant making. This includes the projected $200.4 billion allocated to federal R&D…

It’s vital that federal funding support the exploration of new solutions. Our university community sent us dozens of examples that highlight this very point. Let’s continue working together and investing in this mission. bit.ly/4jRVtgf

12.02.2025 16:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

INRIX x MetroLab Challenge INRIX invites Friends of MetroLab to apply to participate in a collaborative project that unlocks unique INRIX data sets to help researchers and innovative local government leaders discover, implem…

Data sets meets right of way meets news findings. Learn more about the INRIX x MetroLab Challenge -- applications close on the 31st! Click the link below to learn more: www.metrolabnetwork.org/inrix/

27.01.2025 18:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

INRIX x MetroLab Challenge INRIX invites Friends of MetroLab to apply to participate in a collaborative project that unlocks unique INRIX data sets to help researchers and innovative local government leaders discover, implem…

T-minus 9 days until applications for the INRIX x MetroLab Challenge applications close! Head over to www.metrolabnetwork.org/inrix/ to learn more and apply! If you have any questions, send us a DM.

22.01.2025 16:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

2025 Heat Policy Agenda - Federation of American Scientists This Agenda, if implemented, will build readiness for the 2025 heat season – while laying the foundation for a more heat-resilient nation.

2024 was the hottest year EVER. And guess what? 2025 will probably be hot too. We’ve joined @scientistsorg.bsky.social and 64 other orgs on a strategy to help communities prepare before the heat hits. #HeatPolicyAgenda

Read more 👀 fas.org/publication/...

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