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Generating timely, relevant, and high-quality evidence to inform the District's most important decisions in @mayorbowser's administration.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2016
🎉CongRATs to Gerard on his retirement. We were lucky to work with him nearly a decade ago testing a predictive model to find rat burrows. https://t.co/Awls5GrLHS
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Can we predict where to find rats?
Today we honored a DC Gov legend: Gerard Brown has been a dedicated employee for 27 years and the nemesis of local rats. We celebrated his well-deserved retirement, thank him for his service, and wish him the very best!
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🚨 Join DC Gov as a Senior Policy and Program Advisor in the Dept. of Human Services working on crucial programs like SNAP and TANF. Salary range: $127k-$178k Apply by: Nov 24 Search Job ID 30865 at https://t.co/6IzuK5435w
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Thanks @DCHumanServ for having our team at the Anacostia Service Center today. We learned a lot talking with residents about their experiences obtaining @wmata's Metro Lift benefits.
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Today, we joined the @dcfireems team on their monthly ALL HANDS ON PREVENTION outreach initiative. Together, we provided: ✅ Fire safety information ✅ Smoke alarm inspections ✅ FREE smoke alarms Thanks for having us – let’s keep working together to keep the District safe!
ALL HANDS ON PREVENTION is on the move in the U St NW corridor, visiting homes with the message of fire safety, checking smoke alarms and replacing them on the spot free of charge where needed. It’s all about keeping DC fire safe. #DCsBravest
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We were thrilled to host members of the @publicpolicylab (NYC) today. We chatted about current projects and shared lessons learned across our teams. This meeting built on connections made at #BenCamp2025 hosted by the @BeeckCenter ✨
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Ever wondered what it's like to intern at The Lab? Our standout summer cohort saw it all from spatial data analysis to shadowing first responders. Read about their experiences in our first ever Intern Q&A: https://t.co/tDVqNg9MPU
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4/4: The District is using student and employer feedback to improve the program. But even now, ✨91%✨of students surveyed felt that the program helped prepare them for college or the workforce.
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3/4: We asked students and employers what they liked about the program and what changes they want to see. They told us that the internship program offers students valuable networking, mentorship, and opportunities to apply their skills in a real-world environment.
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2/4: The Advanced Internship Program matches high school students to paid, credit-bearing internships aligned with their course of study throughout the school year. Students are also offered regular career coaching.
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1/4: DC’s high school internship programs aim to equip students with new skills and experiences. Together with @OSSEDC, we explored the ways one program prepares students for college and careers and how to keep improving it. 🎒➡️💼 https://t.co/9jDPMeumC0
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📝NEW RESOURCE: A Field Guide to Fix Government Forms The Lab has developed over 60 forms used by 14 DC Government agencies. And along the way, we’ve learned a few things. We think it’s time that we shared what has worked for us. Learn more: https://t.co/0ALrIOrGrN
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The Anacostia library is the bomb, and other takeaways from conversations with DC residents. Karissa Minnich, our Civic Design Manager, shares more in our latest blog. https://t.co/XlgoLBp45N
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NEW RESULTS: Free and reduced transit fares increase transit use and well-being but not employment for low-income residents. Learn more: https://t.co/umHYGA4khO
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NEW: The Lab is testing whether traffic fine reductions for SNAP customers can improve equity and maintain safety. Read more about the project:
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Can traffic fine reductions improve equity and maintain safety?
SNAP customers: Did your recent ticket come with an insert? If so, you can apply for the income-based fine reduction pilot. Don't wait, apply today!
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Did you know that The Lab plays a role in the District’s most important budget decisions? Read our latest blog to learn how we use evidence for better budgets. Plus, hear about what we “Labvocated” for this year. https://t.co/2xtoHmwSNW
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New results are coming soon. Sign up for The Lab @ DC's newsletter to get our latest direct to your inbox. https://t.co/sTueM2wnwa
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What do stickers and toothpaste have to do with good service design? Karissa Minnich, our Civic Design Manager, shares about the softer side of service delivery after a recent hospital experience. https://t.co/2QgCJ4lntK
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Thank you, @dcfireems for having us. Always a pleasure! Anyone interested in learning more about the project can check out our website:
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Can predictive models find homes and businesses at risk of fires? Â
DC Fire and EMS hosted a team from @TheLab_DC to discuss a data project on identifying building hazards throughout the District. The Department is always looking for new ways to use data to keep #DCFireSafe. #DCsBravest
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Looking for a Data Science job? Join @DCPoliceDept's Research and Evaluation Branch. You'll generate actionable insights from data and may collaborate with The Lab @ DC! Search Job ID 29319 at https://t.co/6IzuK53vfY Pay range: $92,656.00-$118,558.00 Apply by: Thursday, 3/13
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We’re hiring a Deputy Director and a Social Scientist! Join a team at the forefront of evidence-based policy and government innovation. Learn More: https://t.co/Cgyvt9aCcL Search Job IDs 29056 and 29161 at https://t.co/6IzuK53vfY
#data #evidence #dcjobs #hiring #JobOpening
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