As we prepare for GovLoop’s Second Annual State and Local Innovators Virtual Summit, we are posting blogs about many of the sessions and some of the tips and best practices are experts will share. The summit is September 16th from 10AM-5PM ET and free for everyone — make sure to register here! It’s no secret that theRead… Read more »
As we prepare for GovLoop’s Second Annual State and Local Innovators Virtual Summit, we are posting blogs about many of the sessions and some of the tips and best practices are experts will share. The summit is September 16th from 10AM-5PM ET and free for everyone — make sure to register here! Sensors are everywhere, in personnelRead… Read more »
Citizen science, also known as crowd science, is an underrated method for scientific discovery and most people don’t understand its impact. Officially, citizen science is the name for scientific research projects that are conducted, in whole or in part, by nonprofessional scientists. But how does it work? Citizens are equipped with easy-to-use applications that allowRead… Read more »
It’s no secret that budgets for IT in the government are shrinking every year. But at the same time it’s imperative that agencies find ways via technology to deliver their mission to the people more effectively and efficiently. But how? DevOps, the new way of thinking about software development, is helping agencies achieve their ITRead… Read more »
Development and Operations, also known as DevOps, is a trending new IT development that government agencies are putting into practice to make the production of IT faster and more efficient. But implementing DevOps isn’t as easy as it sounds, and neither is defining it. In yesterday’s online training: DevOps: The Dos and Don’ts for SuccessRead… Read more »
Meet Kai Fawn Miller, one of our NextGen Public Service Award finalists! As the Director of Communication and Executive Support for the Office of Information Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs, Miller is revolutionizing the way we communicate with the veterans who serve us. Read on to learn more about Miller’s journey to becoming an exceptional… Read more »
Meet Karla Aguirre, one of our NextGen Public Service Award finalists. Aguirre is the Director of Program and Training, Department of Workforce Services for the State of Utah. Her passion for public service and helping those in need is remarkable. Read on to learn more about the work that Aguirre is doing on a daily… Read more »
Meet Carol Johnson, one of our amazing NextGen Public Service Award finalists. Johnson is the Executive Director of the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. Her passion for advocacy and helping those in need is truly inspiring. Read on to learn more about her incredible journey in government work.
Meet Illija Hardage, one of our NextGen Exemplary Leader Award finalists. Hardage is an Instructional Systems Specialist for the Human Capital Office where he helps with trainings. He is also the creator of Region 5 EPA Veterans Group. Read on to learn more about the inspiring story of Hardage and how he has become an… Read more »
Meet Sandra Simpson, one of our NextGen Silent Heroes Award finalists. Simpson is the Revenue Manager for the Wheaton Park District where she provides patrons with payment plans and tuition programs if they can’t afford to utilize their facilities and programs. Read on to learn more about Simpson and how she has succeeded in her… Read more »