The Lab @ DC

Generating timely, relevant, and high-quality evidence to inform the District's most important decisions in @mayorbowser's administration.

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

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: https://t.co/Lvdys6tCXF

For more on the new requirements: https://t.co/Xj25Hmqkmt

[CA Kevin Donahue @DC_OCA]

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 https://t.co/Hks4EJU01c for more.

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

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: https://t.co/iFFCAef61Z

[Results for America @Results4America]

📢 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: https://t.co/oQCN70xzkY

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

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.

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

📅 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.

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

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: https://t.co/AwT0FkKJRD

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

📅 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.

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

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: https://t.co/Cgyvt9aCcL
Pay range: $93k-$120k
Deadline to apply: April 6
Apply at https://t.co/6IzuK53vfY (Job ID 31978)

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

Learn more about the project: https://t.co/UzyjNoqf4Y

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

🔔 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.

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

Still on the fence? Let Josh, Belan and Collin from our 2025 summer cohort convince you https://t.co/tDVqNg9MPU

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

LAST CHANCE to apply for a Summer Internship in DC Gov.

With The Lab @ DC:
👥 Grad students
📅 Apply by 3/2
➡️ https://t.co/HGQ2h0j5TL

With DDOT/Howard U:
👥 Undergrad or Grad students interested in transportation
📅 Rolling applications, apply early!
➡️ https://t.co/KwOtTr0nPf

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

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.

https://t.co/p6IbNKi5kt

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

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: https://t.co/HGQ2h0j5TL

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

Learn more about our current transportation work: https://t.co/Nr5OtbcwFs

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

We're at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting this week. Some favorite talks so far have covered:

- Crash prediction and innovations for safety
- Measuring economic development and health impacts
- Advancing automation
- Methods workshops

#TRBAM @NASEMTRB

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

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.

https://t.co/sTueM2wVlI

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

📈👟🏁

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

That's a wrap on 2025.

All 2026, we're running through the tape.

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

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.
https://t.co/ihiY2ukruo

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

🎉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.

https://t.co/Awls5GrLHS

[CA Kevin Donahue @DC_OCA]

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!

[The Lab @ DC @TheLab_DC]

🚨 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 https://t.co/6IzuK5435w

https://t.co/l9OCWuBN4U