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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Learn how #publiclibraries help communities develop the skills to critically evaluate #AI from @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @zong-xian-huang.bsky.social @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social & @milagasco.bsky.social www.albany.edu/news-center/...
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UAlbany Study Examines Public Library AI Programs
New research from UAlbany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG) suggests public libraries can play an important role in helping communities develop the skills to critically evaluate the technolo...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Join us October 21 for the next @ctgualbany.bsky.social Insights Exchange! This session features @albany.edu Professor Archana Krishnan discussing the #AI Data Paradox: Negotiating Tensions Between User Privacy & Comprehensive Training Data. Link with details forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
Flyer providing details on the next CTG Insights Exchange session with UAlbany Department of Communications Associate Professor Archana Krishana. Topic is the AI Data Paradox. The session will be in person on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in the Standish Room of the UAlbany Science Library.
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Rockefeller is proud to sponsor the 2026 Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) Annual Conference in Seattle this week. Our faculty members are sharing their expertise in a variety of sessions. Check out the schedule: web.cvent.com/event/c1ca4e...
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Rockefeller is excited to be in Seattle for the 2026 NASPAA Annual Conference, which kicks off today! If you're attending, be sure to connect with our faculty, who are sharing their expertise and leadership across a variety of impactful sessions. View the schedule: web.cvent.com/event/c1ca4e...
Headshots of Susan Appe, Mila Gasco-Hernandez, Luis Luna-Reyes and Julie Novkov with the phrase "See you at NASPAA!" and the Rockefeller logo.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This week! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social & @luisfluna.bsky.social @naspaa.bsky.social Global Conference in Seattle. Both participating in the #AI, Innovation, & #PublicAdministration Education panel. Conference agenda web.cvent.com/event/c1ca4e...
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Agenda - 2026 NASPAA Global Conference
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This Wednesday! You don't want to miss @ctgualbany.bsky.social's first Insights Exchange Series conversation on #frontierAI, #cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, & #governmentIT. Register now to join the virtual discussion albany.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Huge congrats to @ctgualbany.bsky.social 's Dr. @leegeiller.bsky.social for her new article in #JEPOP! Study examines how #AI use in campaign messaging shapes voter perceptions of election integrity & how these perceptions vary by partisan identity. Check it out! www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Next week! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social attending the 2026 @naspaa.bsky.social Global Conference in Seattle. Mila participating in the “#AI, Innovation, & #PublicAdministration Education” panel. Check out the program web.cvent.com/event/c1ca4e...
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Home - 2026 NASPAA Global Conference
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hot off the press! Learn Who Participates in #AI Programs at #PublicLibraries in this paper from @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @zong-xian-huang.bsky.social @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social & @milagasco.bsky.social. Research funded by #IMLS link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
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Who Participates in AI Programs at Public Libraries? Exploring Demographic and Attitudinal Factors
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems rapidly expand in the public sector, scholars and practitioners advocate for inclusive civic engagement as a way to align technological advancements with public...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Register now for the Sep 28 New York State Academy for #PublicAdministration virtual session on #ChangeManagement. Featuring technology & transformation leader & @ctgualbany.bsky.social advisory board member Gail Galusha. lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2n8f5...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us! The inaugural @ctgualbany.bsky.social Insights Exchange Series is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 10 a.m. EDT. Our first session is Frontier AI Models: The Future of Cybersecurity & Prospects for Government IT. Register now for this virtual event albany.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Excited to announce the 2026-27 @ctgualbany.bsky.social Insights Exchange Series! We will explore emerging issues at the intersection of technology, #governance & #publicadministration bringing together students, faculty, researchers, & practitioners. We hope you can join us & please share!
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Great week at #EGOV2026! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social co-led Doctoral Colloquium & Junior Faculty School. Much sharing of #DigitalGovernment research & scholarly expertise with #PhD students & early career faculty from around the world!
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This week! #CTG & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social attending #EGOV2026 in Athens, Greece. Ramon will be busy co-chairing the Doctoral Colloquium, Junior Faculty School & the #Open Data, #Transparency & #CitizenEngagement Track. Full program dgsociety.org/wp-content/u...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
HUGE congrats to our former @ctgualbany.bsky.social colleague @rockefellercollege.bsky.social alumna & dear friend Meghan E. Cook! @governor.ny.gov's next Chief #Cyber Officer!! Best of luck & thank you for continuing to use your super powers for good & championing #cybersecurity across #NewYork.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
How can #AI improve government decisions without losing public trust? @ualbanynews.bsky.social decided to ask @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social. Check out what Mila had to say! www.albany.edu/news-center/...
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Ask an Expert: How can AI improve government decisions without losing public trust?
Mila Gascó-Hernandez is an expert in how governments use technology to work better and serve people. She answers today’s question.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Coming up! #CTG & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social attending @ifip.bsky.social #EGOV2026 in Athens, Greece Aug 31 – Sep 3. Ramon sharing research & co-chairing the Doctoral Colloquium, Junior Faculty School & the #Open Data, #Transparency & #CitizenEngagement Track.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Very exciting news for our very own @milagasco.bsky.social! Mila has been promoted to Full Professor at @rockefellercollege.bsky.social!! Please join us in congratulating Mila on this well deserved milestone in her impressive career of teaching, mentoring, writing, research & knowledge sharing.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Faculty Fellow Spotlight! @rockefellercollege.bsky.social Professor Rey Koslowski's research interests focus on #InternationalRelations dealing with international organization, international #migration, #InformationTechnology, & #HomelandSecurity. Learn more: www.ctg.albany.edu/people/rey_k...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Congrats to @ctgualbany.bsky.social @rockefellercollege.bsky.social & @albany.edu #AI & Society College's @milagasco.bsky.social who has joined the board of Teaching Public Service in the Digital Age! Read the full announcement www.teachingpublicservice.digital/en/news/welc...
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Welcoming three new members to the TPSDA board — Teaching Public Service in the Digital Age
We are delighted to announce that Dr Mila Gascó-Hernández, Florian Keppeler and Manoela Vilela Araújo Resende are joining the board of Teaching Public Service in the Digital Age. Their appointments ma...
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
@mimiarnoldlyon.bsky.social lent her perspective in this Cleveland.com article that looks at how the next governor could further erode – or strengthen – Ohio’s teachers’ unions. Read more here: www.cleveland.com/open/2026/07...
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Ohio teachers’ unions have been weakened. How the 2026 governor race could reshape power.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton present starkly different visions for teachers' collective bargaining rights.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Excited to feature @ctgualbany.bsky.social Faculty Fellow Dr. Alessandra Buccella! @albany.edu Philosophy Department Assistant Professor Buccella's research focuses on the ethical & social implications of #AI & the relationship between advanced AI & the human brain www.ctg.albany.edu/people/aless...
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
School of Criminal Justice Professor Justin Pickett was featured on WAMC's Midday Magazine, discussing what local community police review board struggles say about police reform. "They're an important part, but a small part of the reform," Pickett said. Listen here: www.wamc.org/2026-07-22/w...
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What local community police review board struggles say about police reform
In the immediate aftermath of George Floyd's death, police reform gained momentum across the country. But six years later, some of those efforts have lost energy.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Congrats to @ctgualbany.bsky.social research assistant & @ualbanycehc.bsky.social #PhD candidate Dwi P. Sari on her successful dissertation proposal defense, "Understanding the Use of #AI-based #Chatbots to Promote #OpenGovernmentData!" We look forward to seeing you at the finish line!!!
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
How does #administrativeburden emerge across the stages of #digitalservices from the #citizens' perspective? Paper co-authored by @ctgualbany.bsky.social faculty fellow @luisfluna.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social alumnus @buyanbattulga.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@rockefellercollege.bsky.social professor Stefan Kehlenbach stopped by CBS6 to discuss the executive order that Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed that created a moratorium on data centers. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OsK...
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Professor weighs in on paused data centers in NY
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
How do #SmartCities deal with #interoperability constraints to take advantage of #data resources? Learn about it in paper published by @cacmmag.bsky.social & co-authored by @ctgualbany.bsky.social research fellow Felippe Cronemberger & faculty fellow @luisfluna.bsky.social dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
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Interoperability constraints on data analytics in city governments: Insights from two U.S. municipalities | Digital Government: Research and Practice
City governments increasingly rely on data and analytics to address complex policy problems, building responsive capacity through information collection and management. This paper examines how interop...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Congrats to @albany.edu Professors @milagasco.bsky.social & Hany Elgala on the conclusion of the #AI Preparedness Academy! Over six weeks, they taught faculty from #SUNYCobleskill #SUNYOneonta & #HudsonValleyCC on AI fundamentals & ethics, classroom applications, & interdisciplinary dialogue
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
While there still is plenty of summer left, it's not too early to plan for the fall semester & highlight @albany.edu's #AI & Society College. @ctgualbany.bsky.social research director @milagasco.bsky.social serves as acting associate director. Check it out! albany.edu/ai-plus/ai-s...
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AI & Society College
UAlbany's AI & Society College prepares students, faculty and staff for a world shaped by artificial intelligence. Learn more.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This week! On Thursday, July 9 @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social co-teaching, "Teaching #digitalgovernment & #AI: Foundational training for educators." Still time to book your place!! Details here www.teachingpublicservice.digital/digital-gove...
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Teaching Digital Government and AI: Foundational Training for educators — Teaching Public Service in the Digital Age
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In an effort to address poverty in the Capital Region, more than a dozen University at Albany students awarded $10,000 to the South End Children's Cafe through the Student Philanthropy Fund. www.albany.edu/rockefeller/...
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Students Donate $10,000 to the South End Children's Cafe
In an effort to address poverty in the Capital Region, more than a dozen University at Albany students awarded $10,000 to the South End Children's Cafe through the Student Philanthropy Fund.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Excellent discussion with @ctgualbany.bsky.social visiting scholar @davidduenascid.bsky.social from #KozminskiUniversity! Dr. Hab. Dueñas-Cid shared his research on whether voting technologies are changing the understanding of trust. More info on David davidduenascid.cat
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Please join us for a research discussion with Dr. Morten Meyerhoff Nielsen from @ununiversity.bsky.social. Morten will share his extensive international work focused on potential & challenges of #DigitalTransformation. In person, June 29, 11am EDT, @albany.edu ETEC 105 unu.edu/egov/about/e...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
What does it really take for governments to adopt #AI responsibly? In this new book chapter, @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social & co-authors unpack both the promise & complexity of AI in the public sector. preprints.apsanet.org/engage/apsa/...
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AI, the Public Sector, and Policymaking
Artificial intelligence in the public sector is transforming how governments operate and how they interact with citizens. This chapter overviews how governments are using AI. It maps 13 categories of ...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
One last recap of @albany.edu's impressive showing at last week's #DGO2026. #DigitalGovernment focused keynotes, awards, research sharing, mentoring, & networking from @ctgualbany.bsky.social @rockefellercollege.bsky.social & @ualbanycehc.bsky.social students, faculty & @ualbanyalumni.bsky.social
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Great story featuring @ctgualbany.bsky.social research assistant Kelvin Cai! Kelvin is a @albany.edu rising senior studying computer science & digital forensics. Also working with #CDTA to test how #AI can improve operations & the customer experience www.albany.edu/news-center/...
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CTG UAlbany, CDTA Explore AI Tools for Bus Shelter Maintenance
Researchers and students at CTG UAlbany are helping CDTA address that challenge using mobile sensors and artificial intelligence. Through an ongoing partnership, CTG UAlbany has adapted its Community ...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Congratulations to our very own @ctgualbany.bsky.social Director & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social Professor @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social! Ramon presented with the #DGSociety Distinguished Service Award at #DGO2026. Award recognizes extraordinary service to the #DigitalGovernment community.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Productive week at #dgo2026! @ctgualbany.bsky.social, @rockefellercollege.bsky.social & @ualbanycehc.bsky.social's @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social, @luisfluna.bsky.social & Dwi P. Sari & @ualbanyalumni.bsky.social & @fiu.bsky.social's @tzuhaochen.bsky.social led & participated in the PhD Colloquium.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Later this week! @ctgualbany.bsky.social @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social, @matalha.bsky.social & @nancyoy.bsky.social sharing their #AI & #PublicManagement research at #PMRC2026. Hosted by @au-spa.bsky.social. Program details here american-pmrc-2026-program.eventsair.site
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Congratulations to Rockefeller alum Christopher L. Augostini who has been elected the 22nd president of @emoryuniversity.bsky.social! “We’re proud to count an engaged alum among the leaders who are shaping the future of higher education,” said @jnovkov.bsky.social www.albany.edu/rockefeller/...
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Rockefeller Alum Named President of Emory University
Christopher L. Augostini, a Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy alum, has been elected the 22nd president of Emory University.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This week! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social, #ResearchUAlbany's Theresa Pardo & @ualbanycehc.bsky.social's Dwi P. Sari sharing #DigitalGovernment research at #DGO2026! Hosted by @unomaha.edu. Program details dgsociety.org/dgo-2026/pro...
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
How much influence do teacher unions still wield in today’s K–12 education landscape? This new Thomas B. Fordham Institute report, co-authored by Rockefeller's Melissa Arnold Lyon, delves into that question: fordhaminstitute.org/national/res...
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A Crowded Table: Teacher Union Strength in 2026
Researchers use the latest publicly available data and a fresh survey of K–12 stakeholders in all 50 states to provide a comprehensive update to Fordham’s 2012 rankings of state teacher union strength...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Check out this episode of @rockefellerinst.bsky.social's The Policy Outsider podcast featuring @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social & @kevindeliban.bsky.social on the existing & future roles of #AI in government rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
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Ep. 126. Another AI Conversation | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, guests Mila Gascó-Hernandez and Kevin De Liban explore the existing and future roles of AI in government systems and the risks and opportunities associated with inc...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Congrats to @ctgualbany.bsky.social faculty fellow & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social professor @luisfluna.bsky.social! Named a @albany.edu #AI & Society College Faculty Innovation Fellow. Award funds faculty-led initiatives that expand #UAlbany’s AI curriculum. www.albany.edu/ai-plus/ai-s...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Great event at last week's Academic Leadership Training Program in Barcelona, Spain! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social led day 2 on the challenges & benefits of #AI adoption in government, and how to teach the next generation of public servants!!
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Hot off the press! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @jramongilgarcia.bsky.social serves as expert panelist on recent @gao.gov report to #119thCongress. Study focuses on uses & risks of #AI for small business contracting and innovation #research. www.gao.gov/products/gao...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This week! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social attending the Academic Leadership Training Program in Barcelona, Spain. Mila leading Day 2 on integrating #DigitalGovernment & #AI in #PublicAdministration. www.teachingpublicservice.digital/digital-gove...
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Academic Leadership Program — Teaching Public Service in the Digital Age
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Please join us in welcoming our new @ctgualbany.bsky.social Research Assistant Nancy Wu! Nancy is a @rockefellercollege.bsky.social doctoral student in #PublicAdministration & Policy with a concentration in #PublicManagement. Learn more about all of our students!! www.ctg.albany.edu/people/
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Rockefeller College @rockefellercollege.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
“While New York City and the downstate areas are still traditional gateways for foreign-born New Yorkers, there’s a dispersion that is happening across the state where you see more people who reside in suburban and upstate areas,” said Rockefeller's Dina Refki. www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
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More New Yorkers who speak other languages at home are settling upstate
Data shows the map of languages spoken at home is changing. The reasons behind it are more complex than the numbers suggest.
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