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April 28, 2022

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

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REMINDER: Identity in Research : Arts-Based Approaches to Exploring Identity
Dr. Carla Rice and Dr. Ingrid Mündel University of Guelph, Re-vision Centre 


*Spots still available*
Friday April 29th 2022 - free:

9:00am - 10:00am - Keynote: "Difference Reimagined through Digital World-Making" (Hybrid; In-person and zoom)

10:00am - 4:00pm Workshop: "The Work of Stories in the World" (in-person only, lunch break from noon to 1pm)  

Keynote: Difference Reimagined through Digital World-Making  
In the public talk, Re•Vision co-directors, Dr. Carla Rice and Dr. Ingrid Mündel discuss combining critical theory and creative art-based methods to produce research that tackles social justice issues. They will explore how active, engaged research processes can counter systemic inequalities and norms of what is “acceptable” in society.  Re•Vision engages in helping build a world where difference is not just tolerated but understood as critical to the story of humanity.

Workshop: The Work of Stories in the World 
In this workshop we introduce Re•Vision’s new on-line storymaking site, revisionstorymaking.ca. We offer a conceptional overview of Revision’s storymaking methodology and engage partipants in hands-on storymaking activities. Through play, participants have opportunity to investigate the power of the arts, and especially story, to open up conversations about systemic (rather than individualized) injustices in health care, education, the arts and other sectors.
Ingrid Mündel (right) is the Managing Director of the Re•Vision Centre. Ingrid holds a PhD in Literature and Performance Studies from the University of Guelph and is an experienced community-based researcher, facilitator, and educator with a particular interest in art-based approaches to community dialogue and social change.
Carla Rice (left) is the Tier I Canada Research Chair in Feminist Studies and Social Practice at the University of Guelph. She is an internationally known feminist scholar whose scholarship focuses on non-normative embodiments, feminist and intersectionality studies, and arts-based research methodologies.
Register for the Hybrid Public Talk on April 29th here:
Register for the in-person workshop on April 29th here:

Experienced research professional with a passion for data security?  Apply to manage SEAL (Secure Empirical Analysis Lab) - Job ID #44794

About SEAL : A significant number of data sets from companies, governments, researchers and community organizations could hold major insights, but contain personal information or intellectual property that should not be made public. SEAL acts a trusted intermediary between data owners and research users, using state-of-the-art technology to provide security, while making authorized access from anywhere seamless. The lab is on the 5th floor of LR Wilson Hall at the main McMaster University campus and supports both Canadian and international researchers and data owners with remote access to the lab and its data.
 
This position is for a talented individual that is passionate about data security and accessibility, and interested in navigating the complex negotiations and trust building required in being the keeper of confidential data and facilitator of research partnership

To apply for the above position: Visit McMaster Mosaic, Career opportunities, search keyword "SEAL" OR the Specific Job ID. 
Apply for the SEAL Lab Position Here

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
April 29th 9am- 10am(Public Talk) and 10am-4pm (Workshop)
Identity in Research : Arts-Based Approaches to Exploring Identity
Dr. Carla Rice and Dr. Ingrid Mündel

Register for the hybrid public talk here
Register for the in-person workshop 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.

 

Machine Learning Speaker Series

"Automating systemic reviews using text mining" 
Speaker: Dr. Sophia Ananiadou
Hosted by: Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact
April 28th at 5-6PM 

Who should attend? Clinicians, Researchers, Students and those interested in the application of AI in Health.

Join the session here

Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship Workshop 

"Exploring Barriers to Misinformation Interventions in Public Libraries: A talk by Abeer Siddiqui" 
May 4th 2022 2022 at 1-2pm (online)

Siddiqui will discuss her research on the challenges of addressing misinformation in public libraries and explore how her recent project informs her longstanding work on storytelling and science communication as a Learning Support Librarian and Adjunct Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Science.

Register here: https://libcal.mcmaster.ca/event/3669785

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

Aging in the City Seminar

"Working in Partnership with People Living with Dementia"
Hosted by: York University Centre for Aging Research and Education 
May 6th 2022 at 12-1pm
Online Via Zoom  

The Aging in the City Series examines key issues for aging equity, including quality of care and work in long-term care, social determinants of health and aging, and thinking through issues related to aging, diversity and difference. Join us for the talk "Working in Partnership with People Living with Dementia" by Dr. Anthea Innes (McMaster HAS, Gilbrea Chair in Aging and Mental Health). 

Register for the online seminar here

2022 Chanchlani Research Centre Global Health Award Lecture

May 9th 2022 (Online, Zoom)
4:00pm - 5:15pm

The award recipient is Prof Dean Karlan from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL, USA). His research focuses on microeconomic issues of poverty, typically employing experimental methodologies and behavioral economics insights to examine what works, what does not, and why to address social problems. His work spans many geographies and topics, including sustainable income generation for those in abject poverty, credit and savings markets for low income households, agriculture for smallholder farmers, small and medium entrepreneurship and smoking cessation, and charitable giving.

Register for the main lecture here

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

Data Matters : Data Science Course Series

A week-long series of one and two-day courses aimed at students and professionals in business, research and government. Data Matters gives students the chance to learn about a wide range of topics in data science, analytics, visualization, curation and more from expert instructors. Registration is now open, reserve your spot now!

Data Matters will be held virtually via zoom on August 8th-12th 2022

Learn more and register here

Citation Management Tool EndNote Now Available to McMaster Community

EndNote is a citation management tool that guides users through the research process as they search, organize, write, publish and share their work. McMaster now has access to EndNote 20. Faculty, Students and Staff can now download EndNote 20 site licence, thanks to an initiative led by McMaster Libraries that is funded by the University.

Here is a link to a Library News story for more details, as well as a Library Guide for help getting started. 

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.

A big congratulations to Vass Bednar (Master of Public Policy in Digital Society) who is a recipient for the 2021 President's Awards for Outstanding Service. 
Read more about Vass' nomination here:
Congratulate Vass via the public Kudos Board here: 

Congrats to the Tuqa Al-Rammahi  who as been named the new President of the McMaster Social Sciences Society. 
Read more about the MSSS here

Kudos to the Shalen Prado (PhD Candidate, Anthropology) who recently awarded the Association for Environmental Archaeology (AEA) Small Research Grant. Shalen's research explores how aspects of human social organization are influenced by the conditions o northern coastal landscapes. 
Read more about Shalen's Research and the AEA Award here

A big congratulations to Bettina Brüggemann (Economics Student) who has received a 2022 American Economic Journal Best Paper Award. Bettina won for Macroeconomics Best Paper for the publication "Higher taxes at the top: The role of Entrepreneur"
Read more about the paper here

Shout-out to Tina Fetner (Sociology) who was featured in the CBC article "Police complete over half of recommendations from report on 2019 Pride Festival. Tina states in the article that it is imperative survey and recommendations lead to change.
Read the full article here

Kudos to Salsa Sarhan (Political Science Student) who is the 2022 recipient of the prestigious Rudy Heinzl award from the MSU. Salsa is the President of the MSSS, is also dedicated to community service. 
Read more about what motivates her to leave a lasting impact on McMaster and Hamilton here

A  big congratulations to Shannon Crewson (Archaeology PhD Student) who was announced as the first McMaster anthropology PhD student to have been awarded the Homer and Dorothy Thompson Fellowship from the Canadian Institute in Greece, enabling her to spend the 2022-23 academic year undertaking her doctoral research in Athens
Read about Shannon's research and the award here
 

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