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Tomorrow is a big day for APPAM deadlines! If you have been wondering if you should submit a webinar proposal, a Policy on the Rocks proposal, or apply to be a Community Chair - this is your sign.

Have you completed your APPAM survey? It should only take a few minutes, and you could win a free conference registration! Please check your email and let us know if you don't see it.

Are you considering becoming a chair of an APPAM Community? You're in luck! The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, Feb 11. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ExtZ50Ya5wx

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It's time to submit your abstract for #2026APPAM! Learn more: https://ow.ly/apx450Y8UK6

It's time to submit your abstract for #2026APPAM! Learn more: https://ow.ly/apx450Y8UK6

There is about one week left to submit your APPAM webinar proposal! Share your knowledge with the public policy community. Learn more: https://ow.ly/jfsL50Y7Qbt

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Don't forget to join us for Candid Conversations, happening now: https://ow.ly/sM0850Y1Q2a 

If you’ve been looking for a way to share what you know and build your professional visibility in the field of public policy, this is it. APPAM is seeking webinar proposals that inform, inspire, and move the field forward. Learn more: https://ow.ly/UQ7i50XVzks

If you are an APPAM institutional member & are looking for a way to get involved, consider hosting a Policy on the Rocks event! The deadline is approaching. Learn more: https://ow.ly/WaXt50Y4fQQ

Are you looking for your APPAM peers? Consider chairing an APPAM Community! APPAM provides the infrastructure and recruitment support & you bring the vision and leadership. Applications open through 2/6. Learn more: https://ow.ly/EAWl50Y3QWZ

Are you ready to come out of hibernation & connect with your peers? Join us on 1/28 for the first Candid Conversation of 2026! While the time is still open for all discussions, we will check in on new year goals & welcome the new policy council. Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/j2Vt50Y1Q27

Want to influence where the field is headed? Propose an APPAM webinar and help drive meaningful dialogue on today’s most important policy areas. Share insights, spark ideas, and make an impact beyond your organization. Learn more: https://ow.ly/IeoC50XVzf7

Congratulations to the newest APPAM Policy Council members! Learn more: https://ow.ly/Orv250XXhps

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 1/16! There is still time to submit your nomination for the Policy Council Student Representative & Data Analyst position. This is a great chance to start your journey in APPAM leadership & make a difference in the field. Learn more: https://ow.ly/i6SA50XWbUx

APPAM is now accepting webinar proposals on policy topics and professional development. This is your chance to showcase your knowledge, elevate your voice, and be seen as a leader in the field while helping others grow. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZUiT50XVz7b

What are your goals for 2026? Join us for our monthly Candid Conversations on 1/28. During this unstructured time, you can connect with other members, meet the 2026 Policy Council members, & start the year off on the right foot. Register: https://ow.ly/qjSh50XSXw2,

There are just a few more days to cast your ballot for the 2026 Policy Council. Ballots were emailed to members, but if you didn't receive it, let us know! More info:

Happy holidays from APPAM!

The APPAM offices will be closed from Dec 24th - Jan 5th

Are you a student interested in getting more involved in APPAM in 2026? Now is your chance! Nominations are open through Jan. 14th for the the role of Policy Council Student Rep & Data Analyst. Learn more & submit a nomination: https://ow.ly/wy3f50XKxeC

APPLY NOW for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program! Immerse yourself in state or federal policymaking while earning a competitive stipend & benefiting from tailored professional development. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Q8jVvS . Due Jan 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

If you missed last week's webinar: Bridging Research & Practice, don't worry - we have you covered! View the video here: https://ow.ly/CQZZ50XFJ9i

APPAM student members: interested in stepping into leadership? Or know someone who’d be a great fit? Check out APPAM’s student leadership opportunities. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/czU450XFTLf

Be able to communicate clearly - What was your question? What did you find? What are the implications? Ideally, you have a nice picture, a nice graph, and a nice visualisation to include there. I think a non-academic audience needs researchers who know how to translate their findings - Jillian Berk

I also highly recommend getting familiar with some data analysis programs if you haven't already. - Rhonda Freeland

All organizations have problems so that you can position yourself as a problem solver, particularly within that area of specialization. - Karin Martin

Look at what the key problems are of an organization, & think about the skills and approaches that you've used in pursuing your degree, the ways that you've spent your time, & reframe the activities that you've done in a way that is relevant
to what this organization is looking for. - Rachel Leatham

As the policy world becomes more data-driven and fast-paced, how can PhD holders communicate the value of their research skills and critical thinking to employers outside academia?

The labor market is hard, but at the end of the day, hiring is relational. How can we tell our stories in a way that helps us connect with people doing work that's very meaningful, where we can have an impact? - Rachel Leatham