Possibility@Work – Possibility Lab

Welcome to the Possibility@Work Blog

This platform showcases the expertise and thought leadership of the Possibility Lab's diverse team of researchers and experts in the field of public policy. This is a knowledge hub, where we share insightful and innovative perspectives on a wide range of public policy issues, highlighting the groundbreaking work carried out by our team and is also meant to spark dialogue. We invite you to learn more about us, and our work below!

Putting Purpose to Work: Re-Evaluating the Role of Technology

by Graduate Student Researcher Humphrey Obuobi

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More than a Number: Exploring the Critical Role Public Engagement Plays in Policymaking

by Research Associate Hannah Jackson

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Embracing the Frontier: Crafting Human-Centered Data Narratives

by Faculty Affiliate & Senior Multimedia Producer Koci Hernandez

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Not Only for Academics: Using Research to Inform Policy, Institutions, and Government

by Postdoctoral Scholar Arvind Krishnamurthy

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Welcoming Mistakes, Celebrating Progress, and Finding the Time to Get it All Done: Managing the Lab is All This and More

by Chief of Staff Emily Swide

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In Data Management, Context is King

by Research Associate Randy Clopton

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How can we ameliorate the seemingly divergent paths of college and incarceration?

by Affiliated Researcher Ben Fils

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What do a diverse group of data-driven idealists have to say about our biggest societal challenges?

by Executive Director Professor Amy E. Lerman

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Our Work

CA vs Hate

Key Findings for First Year

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Abundance Accelerator

The Abundance Accelerator is leveraging research, innovation, and collaboration to advance policy solutions that promote abundance in California and beyond.

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Conversations with Possibility: Public Policy & Journalism

Watch Conversations with Possibility: Public Policy & Journalism featuring Marisa Lagos (KQED), Melanie Mason (POLITICO), and Laurel Rosenhall (LA Times)

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Firsthand Framework for Policy Innovation

Read our report on Community-Engaged Models for Public Safety Reform

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California Inclusive Engagement Initiative

The California Inclusive Engagement Initiative is a framework and policy laboratory that connects informed and inclusive public deliberation to decisions at the highest levels of state and local government.