Ask Me Anything (AMA) Announcement

As we approach the end of the first year of the Data Rescue Project, the DRP Steering Committee is hosting an Ask Me Anything (AMA). Join us on our Bluesky January 30, from 6-8pm Eastern where we’ll answer any questions you may have!

Curious about the history of data rescue in the US? Want to know how to get started? Interested to hear what the DRP hopes to accomplish in the coming months? Wondering if we have an awesome recipe for super fudgey brownies or how we make our memes? We’re here to answer all your questions and more.

To help us organize and plan, please submit any questions you may have through our form. Can’t attend or don’t have a Bluesky? No worries! We’re happy to answer your questions via email, too.

Hope to SEA you there!

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New Data Sources to Improve Federal Statistics

Today, we have the seventh post in the series to help diverse audiences understand and support the federal statistical system. This post is from Barry Johnson, and provides an overview of different sources of federal data. Check out their first post in the series on the uses of public data

Updates for January 2026

Welcome to 2026 data rescuers! We missed you. We are back in full swing after a refreshing break. 2026 has undoubtedly been more lion than lamb, but we are ready and ... roaring. We have a few updates for this month: * Office hours * We will hold some office hours after work

CDC BRFSS Data: Uncensored Data Now Available on Data Lumos

According to the CDC, “The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the nation’s premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.” The BRFSS collects data about topics like alcohol

Support for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

On December 17, we learned from news reports that the Trump administration planned to dismantle the National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). In response the Union of Concerned Scientists released a statement and a call for action. In addition, multiple organizations, including the Data Rescue Project, signed

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New Data Sources to Improve Federal Statistics

Updates for January 2026

CDC BRFSS Data: Uncensored Data Now Available on Data Lumos

Support for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)