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AUG. 15, 2018 — The U.S. Census Bureau has named five new members and a chair to the Census Bureau’s Census Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC). The committee provides advice on the design, operation and implementation of Census Bureau programs.
New committee chair, Allison Plyer began serving as chair of the CSAC on August 15, 2018. Dr. Plyer has served as a CSAC member since 2015 and as chief demographer of The Data Center New Orleans, a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research.
Dr. Plyer heads the 21 members of the CSAC, who each serve three-year terms. The committee meets twice a year to address policy, research and technical issues relating to a full range of Census Bureau programs and activities, including census tests, policies and operations.
The new CSAC members are:
The CSAC will meet for their fall 2018 meeting at Census Bureau headquarters in Suitland, Md., September 13-14, 2018. Agenda topics include updates on the 2018 Census Test and 2020 Census systems readiness and program management updates.
The Census Bureau is accepting nominations to fill five additional CSAC vacancies through a Federal Register Announcement.
Visit our Census Advisory Committees page for more information.
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