🚨 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/

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.

💡 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

A little louder in the back: let's put science in cities. #MetroLabMerch bit.ly/4akOmZc

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

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/

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.

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/...