National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS) 50th Anniversary
For 50 years, the National Longitudinal Surveys program has followed nationally representative samples of men and women over time, and has gathered extensive information about their employment experiences, education, training, health, children, and much, much more. Because of its quality, breadth, and thoroughness, the NLS have become some of the most analyzed data in the social sciences. NLS data have informed social science research, policy, and the public about issues of vital concern.
50th Anniversary Conference
September 17, 2015
Washington, D.C.
This conference demonstrated the value of NLS data to government agencies, think tanks, and policy makers and
presented data innovations and recent findings from the NLS on labor markets, skill formation, and education.
Agenda
Opening Remarks
Erica Groshen, Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Keynote - Understanding 50 Years of Contributions from the NLS and Envisioning Its Future
Michael Horrigan, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Understanding 50 Years of Contributions from the NLS Data (PDF of Slides) and (Video)
Dan Black, University of Chicago
Thinking About the Impact of the NLS Program (PDF of Slides) and (Video)
Round Table Discussion - Government and Private Sector Uses of NLS Data
Moderator: Katharine Abraham, University of Maryland
