PinnedMetroLab Summit 2022 — We’re Back.“Change is driven by those who are brave enough to imagine a future that departs from the status quo.” — Terra Baer, graduating student at…Jun 9, 2022Jun 9, 2022
PinnedAnnouncing Our New Membership Approach: A Note from Executive Director Kate Garman BurnsVictor Hugo once said “change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.”May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
AI for Local Government: Our Task Force Experience, Policy Guidance, and What’s Nextby: Kate Garman BurnsNov 14Nov 14
Reflections on the 2024 SummitStarting strong on October 1st, MetroLab hosted its 7th annual summit at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC. For…Oct 30Oct 30
If Local Governments Could Get Research on [Blank], What Would They Want — A Workshop Summary Part…MetroLab is continuing to work with communities as we learn of local governments’ research needs. This past month MetroLab hosted a…Oct 28Oct 28
Announcing the Launch of CIVICWashington, DC — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the latest awardees of the Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC), in…Sep 18Sep 18
Kicking off MetroLab’s Local Government Research and Development AgendaMetroLab Network is set to develop a Local Government Research and Development Agenda to identify the research needs of local governments…Aug 29Aug 29
MetroLab the “Network” — From Members to FriendsMetroLab is announcing an evolution of its membership approach, creating a “Friend of MetroLab” ecosystem of community innovators.Jun 17Jun 17
Extreme Heat — Policy Considerations and Actions To This Increasingly Common Weather EventBy: David RoweMay 14May 14
Doubling Down on R&D in Science and Engineering: Biden Administration’s Recipe for InnovationThe 2024 State of US Engineering Report and Key Provisions from the proposed FY 2025 President Proposed BudgetMar 19Mar 19