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Africa Takes Steps in Using Evidence to Inform Policy

Africa has a real challenge when it comes to using academic research and evidence to design policies. "The problem is twofold," says author Ruth Stewart, "policymakers sometimes don’t call on available research, while for their part academics don’t know how to engage with policymakers." But this isn't stopping the country from taking strides in the right direction.

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50th Kerner Commission Report National Conference

On September 5-7 the Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice will host the 50th Anniversary of the Kerner Commission Report National Conference. Panelists will examine the meaning of, "one black, one white; separate and unequal”—through a timely and provocative analysis of persistent gaps in education, employment, housing, welfare and police-community relations.

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Achieving Impact for Early-Career Researchers

For many early-career researchers, the practicalities of how to successfully influence policy processes can be elusive, causing problems. Megan Evans and Chris Cvitanovic provide some practical tips and suggestions that can help to empower ECRs to create their own pathways to impact that best suit their individual goals, circumstances, interests, and strengths.

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The Sociological Review & the History of the Discipline

The Sociological Review is hosting a one-day event on the 11th of October, titled "The Sociological Review and the History of the Discipline." The event aims to raise awareness of the Foundations of British Sociology collection of archived materials. TSRF have 20 places available to attend this workshop, so apply by August 17th.

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An Ethical Approach to an Ethical Dilemma

Regardless of whether human nature is “good” or “evil,” studies do show that we, the consumers, want corporations to care and invest deeply in social issues. With the growth of “corporate social responsibility", comes increased public scrutiny, requiring companies to live up to public standards- which isn’t a bad thing.

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Social Media in Brazil: Distilling Racism Against Black Women

Rather than a ‘racial democracy,’ racism and prejudice against black people and women in particular, remains strong in the minds of many Brazilians. Using his policy brief as ammunition, Dr. Luiz Valerio argues that social media platforms play an important role in the dissemination and reinforcement of such ideologies and offers recommendations that should not be overlooked.

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Golden Goose 7th Annual Award Ceremony

The Golden Goose award is happening again for its 7th time to award the work of researchers who whose seemingly obscure, federally-funded research had led to major breakthroughs in society. The golden goose Award will be hosted on September 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM in Washington D.C.

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Funding for Basic Research has Future Payoffs

Basic research can be easy to mock as pointless and wasteful of resources. But it's very often the foundation for future innovation – even in ways the original scientists couldn't have imagined.

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The Implicit Biases We're Not Aware We Have

Prejudice and stereotypes are part of why social inequality persists. In many cases, people don’t know they have implicit biases that shape the norms of society that we see today. Although introspection is good it may not tell the full story, and that's why social scientists use tests to measure the implicit biases people harbor and to see how much they relate to actions.

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Irving Louis Horowitz in 1968 (Photo: Horowitz Foundation)

Grants Available for PhD-Level Social Policy Research

PhD students at the dissertation level who have an interest in social policy research are encouraged to apply for a grant from the Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy by December 1.

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Communicating NSF's Value to Elected Officials

The Coalition for National Science Funding hosted a webinar titled “Communicating the Value of NSF to Elected Officials”; Focusing on the need to engage with elected officials while they're at home in their district. An issue of importance as US Government continues to go back and forth on its funding for the next fiscal year.

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Washington and Social Science: Will a Wall Derail Budget Train?

The U.S. Congress is focused on passing its suite of appropriations bills -- including funding for NSF and the Census -- before the end of the current fiscal year, and is further along on that path that has been common in recent years. But a presidential threat to shut down government may upset that plan.

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- Africa Takes Steps in Using Evidence to Inform Policy - Africa has a real challenge when it comes to using academic research and evidence to design policies. "The problem is twofold," says author Ruth Stewart, "policymakers sometimes don’t call on available research, while for their part academics don’t know how to engage with policymakers." But this isn't stopping the country from taking strides in the right direction.... More →
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- Achieving Impact for Early-Career Researchers - For many early-career researchers, the practicalities of how to successfully influence policy processes can be elusive, causing problems. Megan Evans and Chris Cvitanovic provide some practical tips and suggestions that can help to empower ECRs to create their own pathways to impact that best suit their individual goals, circumstances, interests, and strengths.... More →
- An Ethical Approach to an Ethical Dilemma - Regardless of whether human nature is “good” or “evil,” studies do show that we, the consumers, want corporations to care and invest deeply in social issues. With the growth of “corporate social responsibility", comes increased public scrutiny, requiring companies to live up to public standards- which isn’t a bad thing.... More →
- Social Media in Brazil: Distilling Racism Against Black Women - Rather than a ‘racial democracy,’ racism and prejudice against black people and women in particular, remains strong in the minds of many Brazilians. Using his policy brief as ammunition, Dr. Luiz Valerio argues that social media platforms play an important role in the dissemination and reinforcement of such ideologies and offers recommendations that should not be overlooked.... More →
- Funding for Basic Research has Future Payoffs - Basic research can be easy to mock as pointless and wasteful of resources. But it's very often the foundation for future innovation – even in ways the original scientists couldn't have imagined.... More →
- The Implicit Biases We're Not Aware We Have - Prejudice and stereotypes are part of why social inequality persists. In many cases, people don’t know they have implicit biases that shape the norms of society that we see today. Although introspection is good it may not tell the full story, and that's why social scientists use tests to measure the implicit biases people harbor and to see how much they relate to actions.... More →
- Grants Available for PhD-Level Social Policy Research - PhD students at the dissertation level who have an interest in social policy research are encouraged to apply for a grant from the Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy by December 1.... More →
- Communicating NSF's Value to Elected Officials - The Coalition for National Science Funding hosted a webinar titled “Communicating the Value of NSF to Elected Officials”; Focusing on the need to engage with elected officials while they're at home in their district. An issue of importance as US Government continues to go back and forth on its funding for the next fiscal year.... More →
- Washington and Social Science: Will a Wall Derail Budget Train? - The U.S. Congress is focused on passing its suite of appropriations bills -- including funding for NSF and the Census -- before the end of the current fiscal year, and is further along on that path that has been common in recent years. But a presidential threat to shut down government may upset that plan.... More →

Social Science Bites
- Mahzarin Banaji on Implicit Bias August 2, 2018
- Richard Wilkinson on How Inequality is Bad July 3, 2018
- Celia Heyes on Cognitive Gadgets June 1, 2018
- Alison Liebling on Successful Prisons May 1, 2018

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