Generating timely, relevant, and high-quality evidence to inform the District's most important decisions in @mayorbowser's administration.
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May 29
Work. Training. Volunteerism. DC is providing as many opportunities as possible to help residents meet new federal requirements for SNAP.
Learn how we helped design the SNAP Volunteer Program: bit.ly/dclab-svp
For more on the new requirements: bit.ly/dc-snap
May 29
Today, I discussed how the District is supporting residents who may be impacted by new SNAP work requirements. Starting June 1, when applying or recertifying for SNAP, residents will be notified if they must meet new federal requirements.
Visit bit.ly/dc-snap for more.
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May 26
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Discover how DC uses evidence and data to inform real budget decisions. We'll share practical, actionable insights for local leaders looking to strengthen their own evidence-informed budgeting.
When: June 2, 3pm EST
Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
📢 Happening on June 2! RSVP today for the next virtual session in the #EvidenceMatters Webinar series hosted by @LEOatND & @JPAL_NA for a deep dive into the practical "how-to" of institutionalizing evidence-informed spending.
Save your spot: forms.gle/jjni9W4WtkftkctB6
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The All Hands on Prevention initiative has hit the streets in the Shepherd Park/Walter Reed neighborhoods. @dcfireems with partners from @TheLab_DC & @dcmayorsoffice are going door to door educating the community on fire safety testing & installing smoke alarms where needed.
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May 7
UPCOMING TALKS:
Learn more about how different programs are helping DC families and students build stronger futures at the upcoming RECS meeting in DC.
Free registration to attend in-person or online: acf.gov/opre/research-and-ev…
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May 7
📅 May 20, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
🗣️ “Navigating and Mitigating Benefits Cliffs: Implementation and Findings from Three Innovative Pilots.”
Katie O'Connell will join a panel to talk about Career MAP, which helps people increase their income without losing important benefits like SNAP.
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May 7
📅 May 22, 8:45-10:00 a.m.
🗣️ "Employment and Training Programs"
Leon Mait will join a panel to talk about the Advanced Internship Program, which connects DC high school students in career and technical education programs with paid internships.
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Mar 23
We’re hiring a Data Scientist! Join The Lab @ DC to help us use evidence and data to meet DC’s most critical problems.
Learn more: thelabprojects.dc.gov/jobs
Pay range: $93k-$120k
Deadline to apply: April 6
Apply at careers.dc.gov (Job ID 31978)
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Mar 6
🔔 Hear that? That's the sound of things happening at The Lab. We have a tradition that every time we run a lottery, the project team rings our office mini-gong. Today's marks the launch of a pilot testing more proactive outreach to businesses to renew their licenses on time.
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Feb 27
LAST CHANCE to apply for a Summer Internship in DC Gov.
With The Lab @ DC:
👥 Grad students
📅 Apply by 3/2
➡️ thelabprojects.dc.gov/career…
With DDOT/Howard U:
👥 Undergrad or Grad students interested in transportation
📅 Rolling applications, apply early!
➡️ hutrc.com/internships
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Feb 27
Still on the fence? Let Josh, Belan and Collin from our 2025 summer cohort convince you thelabprojects.dc.gov/blog-i…
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Feb 12
We love the days we're out in the field. Today we journey mapped with Sibley Hospital's Maternal Health team. Read more about this project with @DCHealthCareFin on improving perinatal health for DC Medicaid patients.
thelabprojects.dc.gov/matern…
ALT Sibley Hospital's Maternal Health staff sitting around a table and speaking with The Lab
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Feb 2
Looking for a hands-on research experience in local government? Join The Lab as a graduate-level Research Assistant this summer.
📍 Location: L’Enfant Plaza
📅 Duration: ~10 weeks (June–August)
⏰ Deadline: March 2, 2026
👀 Learn more: thelabprojects.dc.gov/career…
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31 Dec 2025
From small victories to big projects, this year kept us busy and thrilled to serve DC. Here's to even more results and impact in the new year.
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31 Dec 2025
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31 Dec 2025
That's a wrap on 2025.
All 2026, we're running through the tape.
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23 Dec 2025
From keeping kids safe to fire prevention to compassionate call centers, their stories show the heart of local government in action.
Read our latest blog to discover the people behind the work.
thelabprojects.dc.gov/gratit…
ALT A safety technician directs traffic. (Image credit: DDOT)
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11 Dec 2025
🎉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.
thelabprojects.dc.gov/rats
10 Dec 2025
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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18 Nov 2025
🚨 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 careers.dc.gov
careers.dc.gov/psp/erecruit/…
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