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Introducing, Kati Kish Bar-On, Ph.D., a Fellow in the NPA’s 2024-2025 IMPACT Fellowship Program (“IMPACT”) 👋 Bar-On is a philosopher specializing in the philosophy of science and social science, with a strong focus on understanding how group dynamics influence individual behavior. She is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow in the Science, Technology, and Society (STS) program at MIT. Before this, she obtained her doctorate in history and philosophy of science from the Cohn Institute at Tel Aviv University. Her research bridges the philosophy of psychology and behavioral science to examine how groups, norms, emotions, and social identities interact. She is developing a comprehensive conceptual framework that integrates these elements to offer new insights into human behavior, emphasizing the interplay between mental processes and social contexts. Her ultimate goal is to apply this framework to understand phenomena of wider importance, such as the intricate interplay of personal history, cultural context, and ethical behavior; the human ability to internalize and follow social norms; the ties between identity and emotions; and the political and social phenomena of polarization. Learn more 🔗https://ow.ly/UU0P50SSryv // #NPAIMPCT #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars #DEI #DEIB #diversity

🤔 Understanding research #methodologies from different disciplines can be a way of breaking down disciplinary barriers and starting #interdisciplinary conversations. 🌿 University of Leeds Horizons Institute is hosting an online event on 26 June at 12-1 pm where you will discover how methods can be a kick-starter to an interdisciplinary discussion. 📙 Read more and book a seat through Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/d9g7SrAw #interdisciplinarycollaboration #acrossdisciplines #interdisciplinaryresearch

Are you interested in how applied behavioral science can drive sustainable change and growth? Then grab one of the last tickets for the Applied Behavioral Science Academy in November in Zurich! 🎫 For more details please see Torben Emmerling's post

Meet our Fellow Professor Pervez N. Ghauri! Pervez is Professor of International Business and Chair at the University of Birmingham, and his research focuses on multinational enterprise (MNE) strategies on emerging market firms and society. Pervez believes the social sciences are crucial for understanding and solving the challenges we face in our daily lives. “Natural sciences (STEM) can find solutions for different problems but without understanding the impact of these solutions on society, these cannot be properly implemented. It is therefore imperative that natural and social sciences work together to tackle new realities.” You can find out more about Pervez, and some of our other Fellows, on our website ➡ https://lnkd.in/eXdRHuCw In the Meet our Fellows series, we introduce some of the leading social scientists in the Academy’s Fellowship from across academia, the public, private and third sectors, including exploring their reasons for why the social sciences matter. #socialsciences #Iamasocialscientist

Dear social innovation aficionados,   𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐂) will take place: 📆 from September 2 to 4, 2024 📍 at Bern University of Applied Sciences. ISIRC offers 18 streams ranging from social business models to geographical aspects of #socialinnovation (for more information, please visit our conference homepage): www.isirc2024.com   The conference is guided by the motto ‘inclusive, interdisciplinary, impact-oriented’. ‘Inclusive' points toward how ISIRC aspires to address and bring together researchers and practitioners from all over the world. ‘Interdisciplinary’ represents the founding principle of ISIRC and is based on the belief that grand challenges require new ways of thinking and acting, which is only possible when disciplinary boundaries are overcome so that research traditions that do not normally speak to each other can enter into an exchange. With 'impact-oriented', ISIRC emphasizes the need for contributions that are not only academically rigorous, but that also provide actionable recommendations for policy and practice.   ISIRC will award prizes for outstanding contributions in the categories 'best academic article', 'most impactful article' and 'best student article'.   Important dates: ➡ Registration opens on February 15 ➡ abstracts for regular papers or panels must be submitted by March 27.   Stay tuned, more information will follow soon! Pascal Dey Sebastian Gurtner Maria Riniker Alissa Aeberhard Flor Avelino Gorgi Krlev Johanna Mair Sophie Bacq

An Exciting Step Forward in Research Integrity Next week marks a significant moment for the PhD Association Network of Denmark (PAND) as our own Benjamin Dante of CBS PhD School, will represent us in a prestigious #commission. Appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, this commission has the vital task of updating The Danish Code of Conduct for #ResearchIntegrity (Den danske kodeks for integritet i forskning). In short, this code provides the research community with a framework to promote common principles and standards. Its purpose is to support a common understanding and culture around research integrity in #Denmark. Focus areas for the update are: 1. Research Collaboration (Forskningssamarbejde) 2. International Relations (Internationale forhold) 3. Open Science 4. Research Freedom (Forskningsfrihed) 5. Artificial Intelligence (Kunstig Intelligens) Your insights and input on these focus areas are invaluable to us. Please share thoughts, suggestions, and expertise to help shape the future of research integrity in Denmark. You can either comment here or write to pand@phddenmark.dk. For more background (in Danish), visit the Ministry of Higher Education and Science's website (links in the comments 👇). Let's come together to contribute to a future where research integrity continues to be a cornerstone of our work. Copenhagen Business School PAC - PhD Association of Copenhagen Business School #ResearchIntegrity #OpenScience #ResearchFreedom #AI #AcademicCollaboration #HigherEducation #SciencePolicy #Denmark #PhDLife #PAND

It is ironic how Ph.Ds are often accused of being reluctant to change. The first lesson that I learnt during my Ph.D. journey was: In research, the only constant is 'change'. Passionate researchers are naturally versatile; adapting to new observations and processes along the way. The 'change' feeds their natural curiosity to find practical solutions for the betterment of the environment and society. #PhD #reflections

How can Complexity Science help tackle present and future challenges, and why is breaking down disciplinary barriers crucial? Through the rebranding of the Complexity Science Hub, we aim to showcase the inherently interdisciplinary essence of #complexity research and its pivotal role in addressing today’s multifaceted issues. Take a read of this Forbes article by Christos Makridis for more insights: https://lnkd.in/dwQkEiWS ⬇⬇⬇

The Complexity Science Hub in Vienna recently rebranded, underscoring a pioneering approach to tackling global challenges through interdisciplinary research. Read my latest in Forbes. 🌐 Established in 2015, the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) has distinguished itself as a beacon of knowledge, dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time, from economic fluctuations to the climate crisis, through collaborative and cross-disciplinary efforts. 🔍 A Fresh Identity for Complex Problems: "We deal with complex topics, but our goal is to find crystal clear answers to current and future societal challenges,” said Stefan Thurner, president of CSH. Their new website showcases the inherently interdisciplinary nature of complexity research and its critical role in solving today’s multifaceted problems. 🌍 Global Challenges, Interconnected Solutions: The world's increasing interconnectedness demands a novel approach to problem-solving that transcends traditional academic boundaries. CSH embodies this ethos, leveraging expertise from fields as diverse as physics, economics, and sociology to forge actionable solutions. "With the new website, we aim to demonstrate how interdisciplinary complexity research is, just as today’s problems are,” Thurner continued. 💡 Spotlight on Research Excellence: From exploring the dynamics of digital finance and systemic risks to understanding the cognitive and social dimensions of societal change, researchers at CSH are at the forefront of developing computational methods and insights. Bernhard Haslhofer's work on financial technologies and Mirta Galesic's investigations into collective belief and decision-making processes exemplify CSH's cutting-edge research. ✨ Austria’s Strategic Advantage: Situated in Vienna, CSH not only benefits from Austria's central location in Europe but also its vibrant research landscape and quality of life. Their strategic positioning enhances CSH’s ability to act as a global hub for scientific inquiry and collaboration, addressing complex issues that know no borders. The Complexity Science Hub's rebranding marks a significant milestone in its mission to foster interdisciplinary research and collaboration. How can interdisciplinary approaches accelerate solutions to global challenges, and what role do institutions play in gathering people together for maximum impact? Read more below - link in comments! #ComplexityScience #InterdisciplinaryResearch #Innovation #CSHVienna

🤝🤝🤝 When everyone wants to congratulate you on being granted an Australian Research Council’s 2025 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award! This is Dr Hung Le's first solo grant (starting with a bang!) and the first ARC DECRA grant for A2I2👏. Dr Le is one of nine ARC 2025 DECRA recipients across Deakin University. His three-year project aims to predict complex behaviours of multiple interconnected data streams, introducing a new forecasting framework compatible with big data and domain knowledge. Dr Le's work promises actionable insights for informed decision-making, fostering the development of robust forecasting models crucial for Australia's leadership in the global AI era. Anticipated outcomes of this exciting project include more accurate predictions in critical domains like healthcare and materials science, with the potential to save lives and expedite materials discovery for a sustainable future. Deakin Research #AustraliaAI #ResponsibleAI #ArtificialIntelligence