The 2026 PAA Applied Demography Conference offers a unique opportunity to bring together ideas, data, and people. This conference is to share work, strengthen professional networks, and showcase how population data are used to inform real-world decisions. This virtual conference will...
An expert panel of scientists provide a demographic overview of the U.S. immigrant population. In addition, they discuss how immigrants contribute to the U.S. workforce and the solvency of social insurance programs, including Medicare and Social Security. Participants learn how some recent...
01-30-2026 | 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM ET
On December 10, 2025, the Population Association of America (PAA) and the Association of Population Centers (APC) hosted a congressional briefing, “ U.S. Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for U.S. Families. ” The in-person event drew interest from almost 100 registrants...
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. RSVP NOW An expert panel of leading social scientists will discuss national and...
PAA/APC Government Affairs Director Mary Jo Mitchell presented an update about legislative and administrative actions to date, especially regarding the FY 2026 appropriations process as relevant to federal data and research funding. She also provided some tips on best ways to engage with your...
07-29-2025 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET
2025 PAA Advocacy Day: A Record-Breaking Successful Day on Capitol Hill Open to all PAA Members who registered to vote in the U.S. As part of the PAA 2025 Annual Meeting, you can participate in Advocacy Day -- a day when population scientists have the opportunity to meet with their...
04-10-2025 | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM ET Washington DC
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04-10-2025 09:00 AM - 04-13-2025 05:00 PM ET Washington DC
We are excited to provide applied demographers with a unique opportunity to participate in a conference designed to showcase applied demography, strengthen professional networks, and bring the applied demography community together. We welcome your submissions for the PAA 2024 Applied Demography...
02-06-2024 09:00 - 02-08-2024 17:00 ET
On July 20, the Population Association of America (PAA), in cooperation with the Association of Population Centers (APC), sponsored its first in-person briefing since 2019, “Happy Birthday, Baby—Boomers!” on Capitol Hill. The briefing featured a panel of experts who addressed major social and...
Happy Birthday, Baby—Boomers! Thursday, July 20 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 2044 Rayburn House Office Building Congressional staff are invited to join PAA and APC for cake and ice cream and to hear what social scientists are learning about the many challenges and opportunities an aging baby boom...
07-20-2023 | 15:30 - 16:30 ET Washington DC