American Association for Public Opinion Research

AAPOR is pleased to present the slate of candidates for the 2026–2027 Executive Council. The election will open March 23. Ballots will be shared via email with all 2026 AAPOR members.

Learn more about this year's candidates: aapor.org/about-us/202...

Deadline approaching! Cast your vote for your top five favorite slogans & help decide which clever, creative, or pun-inspired line takes center stage at #AAPOR2026. Submit your vote by Sunday, March 8: surveymars.com/q/eKCIaRDYn

Pioneer Interview: Dr. Robert Joseph Taylor YouTube video by American Association for Public Opinion Research

Next in the #AAPOR Pioneers Interview Series: Rodrego Byerly speaks with Dr. Robert Joseph Taylor on the groundbreaking National Survey of Black Americans and National Survey of American Life & the enduring need for rigorous #surveyresearch to inform policy, scholarship & public understanding.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen fundamentals or explore cutting-edge techniques, #AAPOR Short Courses deliver in-depth learning experiences for immediate impact.

Learn more & register: aapor.org/short-courses

An LA Love Story of Data, Innovation, and the Quest for Truth - AAPOR As we look ahead to this year’s annual conference, I want to acknowledge what many of us are feeling. This has been a difficult period across our profession. Workloads have grown, teams have shifted,…

As we look ahead to Los Angeles, #AAPOR26 Conference Chair Morgan Earp reflects on the challenges in our profession, underscoring the power of community & how this year’s conference theme celebrates the curiosity, creativity & commitment that unite us:

We hope this special issue inspires continued international collaboration and methodological innovation.

Guest Editors: Carolina Franco, Mamadou Diallo, Sunghee Lee, Denise Britz do Nascimento Silva, Sharan Sharma & Jibum Kim.

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Early-career professionals & students: #AAPOR is accepting applications for the Burns “Bud” Roper Fellow Award & multiple student awards, featuring travel funding & stipends to attend the AAPOR 81st Annual Conference in LA. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28.

Learn more & apply: buff.ly/ZijL0zf

Pioneer Interview: Dr. Harold "Woody" Neighbors YouTube video by American Association for Public Opinion Research

We are proud to launch the #AAPOR Pioneers in Survey Research Interview Series. In our inaugural interview, Rodrego A. Byerly sits down with Dr. Harold “Woody” Neighbors to discuss his career & lasting impact on #SurveyResearch.

Watch: youtu.be/LfDvPy9--D8

#PioneersInResearch #BlackHistoryMonth

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Happy birthday today to Roper pioneer of polling, W.E.B. Du Bois. A perfect day to promote our W.E.B. Du Bois Student Summer Scholar program in collaboration w/ @aapor.bsky.social
Deadline: March 13th

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Call for papers! @surveypractice.bsky.social is seeking submissions for a 2027 #SpecialIssue focused on advancing discussion and research on #surveycosts. Survey Costs Workshop attendance not required.

Learn more and submit your paper by June 1, 2026:
www.surveypractice.org/post/3724-20...

Clue: *Quality that's subject to bias in surveys, where respondents answer questions in a way that they believe will be viewed favorably by others

@evanbirnholz.bsky.social out here giving @aapor.bsky.social lessons in the Sunday crossword 🥹

In the #BAAPOR Winter Newsletter, Nadia E. Brown, PhD; Camille Burge-Hicks, PhD; and Christine Slaughter, PhD, examine Black women voters’ emotions and evaluations of @kamalaharris.com in the 2024 election. Read the article: buff.ly/Lewyfuo

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The 2026 @aapor.bsky.social conference program is live and it looks *so* good aapor.confex.com/aapor/2026/m...

Registration is OPEN for the AAPOR 81st Annual Conference, May 13–15, in Los Angeles! Learn more & register: aapor.org/aapor-81st-a...

The SSRS team is heading to the 2026 AAPOR Survey Costs Workshop next week.

➡️ Jordon Peugh will participate in the plenary session: Why Discuss Costs?
➡️ Summer Gillen will present Don’t Forget the Weather Report: The Impact of Exogenous Factors on Research Costs.

See you soon, @aapor.bsky.social!

We're proud to partner again with the @ropercenter.bsky.social on the W.E.B. Du Bois Student Scholar Program, open to all #graduatestudents currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Learn more & submit your application by Friday, March 13: ropercenter.cornell.edu/web-du-bois-...

Thank you to our friends at Gallup for hosting the #AAPOR Executive Council's Winter Board Meeting! From their DC HQ to computers across the country, we came together & continued the conversation on how AAPOR can best serve its members, the public & the #publicopinion & #surveyresearch community.

As 2026 gets underway, #AAPOR Executive Council President Jordon Peugh reflects on the importance of recognition for the profession—from honoring award recipients and preserving our history, to advancing transparency and trust across the field. Read the full letter: buff.ly/T8Bm7cf

Webinar Registration Webinar registration is free to AAPOR members and $45 for non-members.

Join #AAPOR Past President @ddutwin.bsky.social tomorrow, 01/22, at 1 pm ET to learn how to use #persuasivecommunication to build stronger relationships, solve problems & advance professionally. Register now:

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The Impacted Abstract Submission Call for the #AAPOR 81st Annual Conference closes tonight! If you want to be part of this year’s conference program, now is the time to submit: aapor.confex.com/aapor/2026/c...

Have you (or someone you know) made an outstanding contribution to advancing #publicopinion and #surveyresearch? The Call for Nominations for #AAPOR Awards is open now—and closes January 30.

Explore all open awards and submit your nomination today: aapor.org/membership/aapor-awards

There’s still time to contribute your expertise to the AAPOR 81st Annual Conference! The Impacted Abstract Submission Call is open through January 15. Submit a paper, panel, poster, or skill-up session today: aapor.confex.com/aapor/2026/c...

As we begin a new year, #AAPOR Executive Council President Jordon Peugh reflects on the resilience of our #community and the priorities guiding AAPOR’s work ahead.

Read the full letter: aapor.org/announcement...

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From advancing best practices to supporting our #community and strengthening the #future of public opinion research, we’re proud of what we accomplished together. Take a look at our highlights from 2025.

Happy Holidays from AAPOR Staff AAPOR staff is spreading festive fun and heartfelt thanks to our members and community. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a bright year ahead!

From all of us to you: May your holidays be filled with peace, laughter, rest, and cherished moments with family and friends.

𝗔𝗻 𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵

Big things are coming in 2026: aapor.org/aapor-81st-a...

#AAPOR #Conference #Data #PublicOpinion #Research

Webinar Registration

Join us today at 1 pm ET to explore the foundational principles of Community Based Participatory Research and their significance towards fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship between researchers and research participants.

Register now:

Selection bias is a crucial topic in #publicopinionresearch. In this episode of the Public Opinion #Podcast, guests Rod Little, PhD & Rebecca Aldridge, PhD discuss key issues in selection bias.

Hosted by: @bradytwest.bsky.social

Listen now: sites.libsyn.com/469761/pop_d...

Our search has begun for the AAPOR 2026-2027 Executive Council! Serving on the Council is a unique opportunity to shape our association’s future and help move our field forward.

More details, job descriptions, and the submission portal can all be found at buff.ly/lINEYub

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AAPOR Annual Fundraising Campaign Every dollar strengthens AAPOR’s ability to serve our members and champion our field.

As survey research and public opinion continue to evolve, AAPOR must stay strong, agile, and ready for what’s next. Your #GivingTuesday gift helps us rebuild our financial foundation and meet the growing needs of our community.

Make a donation today: portal.aapor.org/fundraising/...