Technologists for the Public Good (TPG) is collecting stories from the #civicTech community on how federal government actions have impacted them.

"How have federal actions affected you and those around you? And, how might this have affected your opinion of working in public interest tech or career advice you give to others?
Let us know: https://forms.gle/3zdeBiQwyCBiAxng8
We'd love to hear from if you're a current or former federal employee, family member, caretaker, were affected by federal funding or hiring freezes, lost a grant or contract or your role because of this, or any other situation.”

#govTech #publicInterestTech

"Local community organizers are looking for alternatives to centralized #eventplatforms like Meetup.com. While some communities have moved to standalone #WordPress solutions with #eventsplugins, they miss out on the network effects and discovery features that make centralized platforms valuable.
Building upon the existing WordPress #ActivityPub #eventbridge, we’ll create a “Community Event Starter Kit” that makes it easy to host events in #theFediverse.
https://hackathon.cloudfest.com/project/federated-community-events/

We're trying out a WhatsApp channel that directly delivers nonpartisan reporting of Asian Americans, science, and society to hard-to-reach audiences!

Sign up through this link to get daily texts at no cost; your parents (and your aunties and uncles) will thank you.

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb3RJS4AInPu1KHYBJ37

#science #health #environment #climate #aapi #news #journalism

Join NYC Parks for Building the Vital Parks Explorer and get an inside look at how open data is being used to map and analyze NYC’s parks! Learn how this tool helps communities understand park access, environmental conditions, and recreational opportunities across the city. 🌳 📊

When: March 27 at 2pm, as part of NYC Open Data Week
RSVP: https://2025.open-data.nyc/event/building-the-vital-parks-explorer/

Dive into NYC’s 311 data with open-source mapping! 🗺️ 📊

Join Maddalena Romano and Nisuka Williams for Exploring 311 Data Using Open-Source Mapping, and discover how public data can reveal trends in city services, neighborhood concerns, and community needs.

When: March 24 at 10am, as part of NYC Open Data Week
RSVP: https://2025.open-data.nyc/event/exploring-311-data-using-open-source-mapping/

Come out next Friday 3/28 to sip a coffee with @ShmosKnows and talk all things #CivicTech at our next #CivicTechMorning meet up

https://www.meetup.com/civictechatlanta/events/306772179/

Hey Fedi friends! Given the uncertainty around the future of the US federal government's ability to provide accurate, timely, and impartial cyber threat intelligence, a bunch of us have started talking about strategies to build/expand some of these capabilities independent of the government. Very early days—shaping the problem, discussing options, etc. But if you'd be interested in the conversation and willing to help organizations build CTI capability, please DM me.

The 2025 Atlanta Science Festival emphasizes the importance of the arts in their lineup

https://yall.theatl.social/post/5343559

From our archives:

Every year, only two Black women will receive a Physics Ph.D. degree from an American higher education institution.

Bridge programs were supposed to improve diversity in the field, but Katrina Miller asks: are they contributing to equity and inclusion?

https://www.thexylom.com/post/two-black-women-in-the-us-earn-a-physics-ph-d-every-year-can-bridge-programs-really-fix-that

#physics #dei #academicchatter #science #essays

"The next few years will be difficult, but the key thing for us to remember is that our jobs will be to reduce harm wherever we can.”

Extremely wise advice from @allianceofcivictechnologists

https://www.civictechnologists.org/2025/02/civic-tech-about-benefitting-public-good-not-government-efficiency

Our February newsletter is live! We're thrilled to share ACT’s first official member list, some key collaborations, @CivicTechAtlanta's goals, and upcoming events. Dive in for the latest updates and join us in shaping the future of #civictech!

🔗 https://mailchi.mp/civictechnologists/act-newsletter-feb-2025

Welcome new theATL.social users @NowLindsey, @DOODLEAVI , @shelton , @jeffcraton, @swcarlisle , @spanishpeach, and @Monty !

So glad you've joined our little slice of #Atlanta on federated social media.

Feel free to introduce yourself, and/or follow the #Atlanta hashtag. The Local Feed (https://theatl.social/deck/public/local) is also a great place to get started.

I hope you have an enriching and meaningful time on Mastodon, and welcome to the Fediverse! :mastodance:

🚀 Paul Revere Williams built the future—literally. From the space-age LAX Theme Building to elegant homes for Hollywood’s elite, his work defined 20th-century architecture.

Despite facing racism in the industry, Williams became the first Black member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) & mastered drafting upside down so white clients wouldn’t feel uneasy sitting beside him.

His talent and vision helped shape Los Angeles and beyond. Let’s celebrate his legacy this #BlackHistoryMonth

Did you miss Mikaal Naik's talk at our event this week on the Civics Project - Indexing All of Canadian Politics?

He talks about summarising Acts with AI, seeing how your rep votes, and indexing billions of dollars in spending.

Et voilà!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80m6IxS2n9k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80m6IxS2n9k

Awesom sauce @hapax !

There will be more in the future.
We hope to see you there!

Amazing resource for folx looking to unite #Atlanta
Check out Atlanta Way 2.0!!!

Hope someone from our community enrolls to become an activator!!! 🚀

https://saportareport.com/atlanta-way-2-0-kicks-off-with-transformative-activator-orientations/

Atlanta Science Festival just announced their schedule. March 8-22
https://atlantasciencefestival.org/events-2025/
#Atlanta #science #festival #GATech

If you are new to Mastodon, and connected to Atlanta, please come check out our little community at theATL.social. You can also connect with others around town with the following hastags (among others)
#Atlanta #Georgia #GA #AtlUtd #UGA #HighMuseumArt #SCAD #Emory #GATech #morehouse #spelman
#introduction #tiktok #meta #instagram #migration

Snow! In #Atlanta!

Heyo!!! In addition to our Hack Nights, we're trying out Civic Tech Morning :blobcatcoffee:

Meet us at Brash Coffee in The Atlanta History Center
Grab your favorite morning beverage and meet other civic techies!

#CivicTech #Atlanta

https://www.meetup.com/civictechatlanta/events/305488923/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events