As many of you may already know, last week activist Christopher Rufo reported online that an “anonymous” plagiarism complaint against PAA member Christina Cross had been filed at Harvard. PAA repudiates the targeted bullying of junior scholars of color in academia. Strong statements of support...
Congress Praises NIH Population Research Programs March 2024 proved to be a decisive month for action on the Federal budget. On March 23, six months after Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 began, Congress finally passed, and sent to President Biden to sign into law, the remaining six appropriations...
On March 5, the Population Association of America (PAA), in collaboration with the Association of Population Centers (APC), sponsored its 2024 Advocacy Day in which population scientists from 12 states conducted almost 60 meetings with key congressional staff. The delegation included Dr. Lisa...
PAA is led by members who volunteer their time and expertise to guide the organization and meet the needs of our field. Let's take advantage of the diverse perspectives and expertise of our membership by nominating yourself or a colleague for a PAA leadership position. PAA Secretary...
On October 30, in preparation for consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives, the House Appropriations Committee filed its version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill , H.R. 5894 . In addition, the Committee released an ...
On October 27, in response to a request from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Republican on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the Population Association of America (PAA) and Association of Population Centers (APC) submitted comments regarding...
With direct and indirect support from Federal scientific and statistical research agencies, population scientists are conducting critical interdisciplinary research and training activities to improve individual health and well-being, maintain the scientific pipeline, and inform evidence-based...
Congratulations to the new PAA officers and board and committee members. Thank you to the members who voted in this election, and a huge thank you to all candidates who were willing to participate. All terms begin January 1, 2024, except for the Nominations Committee (terms begin immediately). ...
We welcome your submissions for the PAA 2024 Annual Meeting and look forward to a full and rigorous scientific conference next spring in Columbus, Ohio! PAA currently has no plans for a hybrid conference and sessions will be in-person in Columbus. The Call for Papers is now available. The ...
On July 28, the U.S. Congress adjourned for its traditional August district work period without completing action on the 12 Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bills, including the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) and Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) appropriations bills,...