Making Data Work for You: A Journalist’s Guide to BLS Resources

Event description

  • Free
Meet the economists who collect and publish economic data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as they dive into key BLS resources for journalists and the value statistical data can add to your stories.

Speakers include Chris Rosenlund, Regional Commissioner, West Region, and Matt Insco, Branch Chief, Economic Analysis & Information Office.
 
This presentation will cover:
 
  • What data is available and where you can find it
  • The importance of data and its uses
  • The types of data questions the public are typically most interested in and how BLS professionals answer them

 

Event contact

The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism
Date

Tuesday, January 27, 2026



Time

2:00 pm3:00 pm (MST)


Location

CRONK 444

Cost

Free