The Independent Census Scientific Advisory Committee (I-CSAC) will hold its Spring 2026 virtual meeting on Thursday, March 26, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM ET. You can tune in via livestream at https://www.censusscientific.org/meetings/spring2026.
Agenda highlights include:
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Population Estimate Methodology Using New Data on Immigrants
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Administrative Records Coverage by Race/Ethnicity
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The Race/Ethnicity Coding Improvement Project
📣Public Comment Submission
This meeting is also a chance for outside experts and stakeholders to weigh in on any census-related topic. Although Census Bureau staff will not participate in the meeting, all public comments will be transmitted to the Census Bureau alongside I-CSAC's recommendations. Submitting a comment ensures your perspective is included in the record and helps shape the quality and integrity of census data.
To submit a public comment
Submissions received before noon ET on March 25 and not exceeding one minute will be read aloud. All comments will be posted on the I-CSAC website and submitted to the Census Bureau.
We encourage you to share this announcement widely with your networks and to consider submitting a comment so your voice and expertise are part of the conversation! Visit www.censusscientific.org to learn more and tune into the livestream on March 26th.
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Taylor Savell
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