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February 17, 2022

Bi-weekly news from Spark: a centre for social research innovation at McMaster University

Upcoming Events
Join Spark on Fridays at 10:30-11:20am for a weekly "Spark Talk" focused on methods and tools of social research. Spark Talks features an innovative speaker and encourages unexpected and inter-disciplinary connections between researchers, including faculty and graduate students. Learn more about upcoming Spark events at spark.mcmaster.ca/events

Spark Events - Winter Schedule 2022
Feb 18th 10:30- 11:20 am ET
Introduction to Interviewing to Measure Impact 
Allison Van

*Virtual Event*
Register here:
Feb 22nd - 25th 9am - 12pm ET
Interviewing to Measure Impact - 4 day Workshop 
Allison Van

*Virtual Event*
Registration Closed/Full
March 4th 10:30-11:20 am ET
A Win or a Flop? Measuring Mass Protest Successfulness in Authoritarian Settings
Dr. Kimberly Noel Turner

Register here
*Virtual Event*
March 11th 10:30-11:20 am ET
The Trump Election and Attitudes Towards the US in Latin America
Dr. Giancario Visconti & Dr. Regina Bateson

Register: here
*Virtual Event*
March 18th 9:30am - 12pm and 1pm-4pm ET
Identity in Research - Quantifying Individual Identities
Dr. Mosi Adesina Ifatunji

Registration Coming Soon
*In-person event*
 March 25th  10:30 - 11:20 am ET
Title TBD
Speaker TBD

*Virtual Event*


 
April 1st 10:30-11:20 am ET
A White Researcher in South Africa: Reflections on Positionality
Dr. Holmes


Register: here
*Virtual Event*
April 8th 9am- 12pm and 1pm-4pm ET
Identity in Research : Arts-Based Approaches to Exploring Identity
Dr. Carla Rice

Registration Coming Soon
*In-Person Event*


In case you missed it:

Saving Lives with Better Sound
Dr. Michael Schultz

Check it out here:

 

The Future of Machine Learning is Qualitative
Dr. Laura Nelson
Check it out here:

Resources for Researchers

Looking to pool software licences?

Now you can! Fill out this form and we will reach out if we can match you with others looking to pool licences.

We are also attempting a pilot in fall term allowing for virtual desktop access to several licenses for major Qualitative Data Analysis software, and will be seeking volunteers to test out the viability of this option.  FSS faculty, please email talk.to.spark@mcmaster.ca if you're interested in participating.  

Research Conversations

We provide up to 4 hours of free support each year to all McMaster researchers (students, staff and faculty) on every social research topic imaginable.  If we can't help you, we'll help you find someone who can.   

Request a research consultation at https://forms.gle/7FciqxCtK5fN6AD97
 

Qualtrics Licences

If you are an FSS researcher who would like to request access to Qualtrics survey software, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Gn2KvYgdebjo8d2W8.
 

Brighter Spark Applied Research

Spark offers custom research and evaluation, as well as highly skilled assistance in implementing virtually any social research method. Our cost-recovery services include methods and software training, custom research, state-of-the-art facilities, and taking on elements of your project to support its completion.

For a full list of Brighter Spark Applied Research's services, visit: https://spark.mcmaster.ca/brighter-spark

Spark Collaboration
Help us profile your research, publications, job ads, opportunities, and upcoming events by sending them to: talk.to.spark@mcmaster.ca to be showcased in our following newsletter.

 

Post-Doc Opportunity: Department of Political Science

Dr. Michelle Dion invites application from Post-Doctoral Political Scientists with expertise in advanced statistical, causal inference, and/or computational methodologies for an initial one year in-residence Post-Doctoral appointment, with the potential to be renewed for an additional 12-month period. 

Posting Close Date: March 4th 2022
For more information and to apply visit (Job Ad 43260) : https://bit.ly/34FAjzO

Student admissions OPEN for 2022-2023 MPP-DS Program

The Master of Public Policy in a Digital Society is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 offering (starting May 2022). MPP-DS is a 12-month professional graduate program that trains future policy leaders to navigate the rapidly changing technological landscape by bridging public policy thinking with technical expertise.  

Application Deadline: February 24th, 2022
For more information and to apply visit: https://socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/master-of-public-policy 

Compute Canada: Annual Humanities and Social Sciences Series 

Details and registration now available. This online training will introduce advanced digital tools available through the Compute Canada Federation, as well as research data management (RDM) support and best practices. Several sessions will be hands-on workshops, providing the opportunity for digital skill development for both novice and intermediate learners. You can attend as many or few of the 10 sessions. 

Online training offerings from February 22nd to 25th 
Session details and registration can be found here.

Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging/ Health Aging and Society Co-Sponsored Seminar

"Safe places for aging and care? Exploring violence in care for older adults"
Dr. Rachel Herron
March 1st  2022 at 2:30-3:30pm ET

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Jbul8W

Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship Workshop 

"LaTeX for Human(ist)s" 
March 2nd 2022 at 2:00-3:00pm 

Learn about how LaTeX can be used by Humanities scholars and discuss topics including what makes *typesetting* different from a *word processor* and why LaTeX still has resonance today.
Register here: https://libcal.mcmaster.ca/event/3651186

After the success of last terms workshops, the Sherman Centre is delighted to host 10+ sessions in Winter 2022. There is something for everyone (data visualization, StoryMaps software, two workshops on Microsoft Excel, and more). See the full event lineup and register here

Mapping the Global Dimensions of Policy Conference

The Department of Political Science at McMaster, in conjunction with the Canadian Research Chair in Public Policy and Globalization, Institute for Globalization and the Human Condition, and the School of Earth, Environment and Society are excited to present "Mapping the global dimension of policy 11- Multiple crises: Recovery, reform, transformation. This conference brings together graduate students whose research speaks to the questions raised in the fields of globalization and policy studies.

Conference dates: March 11-12th 2022.

For full conference details visit: https://bit.ly/3qiJ1N3

2022 ICPSR Summer Program

For summer 2022, the ICPSR Summer Program will offer its renowned training program either in-person in Ann Arbor, or as a fully online format. The 2022 Program will feature a broad curriculum ranging from introductory to advanced courses in a variety of methods and techniques. 

Registration for the First Session will close on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Registration for the Second Session will close on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Learn more about the summer program here

Kudos
In this new section, we want to celebrate the achievements of colleagues, friends, and those doing important social research with the potential to spark a brighter world.  We welcome recommendations for kudos features (including for yourself).  Please send them to: talk.to.spark@mcmaster.ca.

Congratulations to Clifton van der Linden (Political Science) and colleague, for the feature in the Conversation article "Majority of Canadians disagree with 'freedom convoy' on vaccine mandates and lockdowns" which features findings from a study in partnership between McMaster University's Digital Society Lab and Vox Pop Labs. 
Read the full article in the Conversation here

Shout out to Carlo Charles (PhD Candidate, Sociology) and colleague for "Kap O Mond", a co-written play which tackles issues of colonialism and identity in Haiti. It premiered in January at the Théâtre l'Echangeur Bagnolet in Paris, France. 
Read more about Kap O Mond, and the inspiration behind the play here

Kudos to Vass Bednar (Executive Director, Master of Public Policy Program) who was a guest on the Georgian Impact Podcast, to explore how privacy, public policy and innovation intersect. 
Listen to the recorded chat here

Congratulations to Aaron Parry (SocSci Grad), who launched the Hamilton Black History Database - a one-stop shop for Black history in the city. It is being introduced to the community to help kick off Black History Month, with a virtual event named "A walk through time".
Read more about the project here

Kudos to Ameil Joseph (School of Social Work) and colleagues, for the article in the Hamilton Spectator titled "Our long-term care system must be dismantled".  Ameil is one of many advocating that a reformed system must be more equitable and prioritize care and support for the most vulnerable. 
Read the full article here

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