Friday, February 11, 2022

Lincoln and Logan – Pic of the Week

 

Lincoln and Logan – Pic of the Week
02/11/2022 09:36 AM EST
Since Abraham Lincoln‘s birthday is tomorrow we thought we might share some Lincoln-related resources, chief among them a document written in Lincoln’s hand that the Law Library recently acquired. The document is a complaint that Lincoln wrote when he was practicing law with Stephen Trigg Logan (1800-1880). Lincoln worked with Logan from 1841-1844, following his […]

Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Election Day is today, Tuesday, November 2!

 Election Day is today, Tuesday, November 2!

There is a polling location on Rice campus, at the Welcome Center in the Sewall Hall main lobby, 7 am-7 pm. All voters registered in Harris County can vote here. Be sure to bring your government-issued ID.
Ballot information is available at RiceVotes, https://ricevotes.rice.edu/
There are important issues voters will decide on this year, including state propositions and school district positions. We hope you will make your voice heard today.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Census Academy: New 2020 Census Redistricting Resources Available

 Census Academy: New 2020 Census Redistricting Resources Available

The Comprehensive Course for Accessing 2020 Census Redistricting Data

If you are interested in exploring 2020 Census redistricting data, check out Census Bureau's new all-level course.

It teaches you the basics about the Decennial Census, the Redistricting Data Program, Public Law 94-171 redistricting data, geographic availability, and the legacy format. You will then learn about the available sources to access these data and the features of each source.

Select one or more learning pathways to learn how to access data from the Census File Transfer Protocol (FTP), data visualizations, data.census.gov, and the Census Application Programming Interface (API).
Learn More (https://www.census.gov/data/academy/courses/comprehensive-course-for-accessing-2020-census-redistricting-data.html?utm_campaign=20210922mscacs1ccstors&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery)

How Can I Access 2020 Census Redistricting Data

There are a few ways that you can access 2020 Census redistricting data for your area. Discover three valuable resources and learn when to use one tool over others in this video tutorial.
Learn More
https://www.census.gov/data/academy/data-gems/2021/how-to-access-2020-census-redistricting-data.html?utm_campaign=20210922mscacs1ccstors&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Visit updated Census Academy 2020 Census page to find more helpful resources: https://www.census.gov/data/academy/topics/2020-census.html?utm_campaign=20210922mscacs1ccstors&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Finding 2020 Census Redistricting Data

 

Redistricting Data, P.L. 94-171, was made available to the public on data.census.gov, on September 16, 2021. This includes data for all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, down to the census block level. In this webinar session, participants will enjoy a live demonstration of various examples on how to navigate the data.census.gov platform to access and download 2020 Census redistricting data. We will also provide participants with links on where to find additional resources and technical documentation about Redistricting Data.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

State-by-State Visualizations of Key Demographic Trends From the 2020 Census

 

America Counts Releases State Data Profiles

America Counts State Profiles

State-by-State Visualizations of Key Demographic Trends From the 2020 Census

The U.S. Census Bureau today released 52 individual data profiles on America Counts highlighting the recent 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File release.

These sharable data-rich state profiles are available for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and feature data visualizations that include population, housing, race, ethnicity, diversity and age data. Each profile provides key demographic characteristics of each state and county on one page.

State Profiles

America Counts regularly features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency management, and population. Sign up for the America Counts newsletter to receive the latest stories on Census Bureau statistics.

Wednesday, August 04, 2021

Copyright Office Announces Open Application Period for Ringer Fellowships

 

Copyright Office Announces Open Application Period for Ringer Fellowships

NewsNet 910
July 30, 2021

The Copyright Office is now accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. This fellowship, which runs eighteen to twenty-four months, was created for attorneys in the initial stages of their careers who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law. Ringer Fellows work closely with senior attorneys and others in the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of Policy and International Affairs, the Office of the Register, and the Office of Registration Policy and Practice on a range of copyright-related law and policy matters. Ringer Fellows serve as full-time federal employees for the term of their fellowships and are eligible for salary and benefits as permitted under federal law.

Additional details about the Ringer Fellowship, including the application process, can be found on the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program website. Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2021.