Want to write about the effect of the pandemic on birth rates, divorces, and mortality? Ask a demographer. Protip: Demographers are rarely the loudest in the group. Here I’m elevating voices in honor of our annual mtg, scheduled for ... now.

First, a respectful tip of the (cowboy) hat to @UTPopCenter for their amazing training of health demographers under @mdhayward, @DebUmberson, & Bob Hummer. Trainees: @jennkarasmontez @JJChinnPop @c_margerison @JosephLariscy +

And a to the amazing friends at @minnpop, your go-to for all things harmonized data, led by @HistDem, @warre046, & too many friends to count @juvejonas @evanrobertsnz @chrisuggen @LynnBlewett @sarahgollust @katybkoz

Twitter is amazing at connecting across the world, a few friend doing amazing work on health & race ( @CourtneyBoen), spillover effects from kids to grandparents ( @JenjiraYahirun)

And really important work on LGBT groups ( @CorinneReczek & @MiekeBeth), as well as social relationships in health. Talk to @jimiadams for social networks.

Want to know about maternal & child health? @alisongemmill and @ajeanstevenson are excellent.

We know a lot about how recessions and other stressful events can affect health and birth rates thanks to work from @florenciatorche @c_margerison and @sarahburgard +

I’m sure I’m missing friends on this thread. PAA is one of my favorite meetings. Please add your expertise.