Impact of Social Sciences

SHAPE – A Focus on the Human World
Impact
November 2, 2020

SHAPE – A Focus on the Human World

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Scientists’ Data is Here to Make an Impact
News
September 23, 2020

Scientists’ Data is Here to Make an Impact

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Social Science ‘Spinouts,’ An Underappreciated Pathway to Impact?
Impact
July 10, 2020

Social Science ‘Spinouts,’ An Underappreciated Pathway to Impact?

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Ken Prewitt Wants to Retrofit The Social Sciences
Academic Funding
April 1, 2020

Ken Prewitt Wants to Retrofit The Social Sciences

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NYU’s Social Science for Impact Forum

NYU’s Social Science for Impact Forum

Each year, NYU researchers analyze New York State Medicaid, New York City Department of Education, and New York City subsidized housing data to discover new patterns of family experiences and outcomes and inform new approaches to fighting poverty, reducing inequality, and expanding opportunity in our communities.

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Societal Impact of Social Sciences and Humanities Conference

Societal Impact of Social Sciences and Humanities Conference

A conference bringing together researchers, policy makers, professional societies, evaluators, funders, private sector players, and a variety of stakeholders to talk about impact in the social sciences and humanities takes place later this month in Washington, D.C.

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Social Sciences Learn the Tactical Benefits of Concentration

Social Sciences Learn the Tactical Benefits of Concentration

As it is released in North America, a book on the impact of social science in Britain suggests guidance for raising the disciplines’ profiles in the U.S. and beyond.

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Measuring Impact Via Influence, Not Bank Balance

Measuring Impact Via Influence, Not Bank Balance

A new project from the British Academy sets down the calculator in the latest attempt to tot up the value of the social sciences and humanities.

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Academic Blogging

Academic Blogging

Technology has the potential to share knowledge both further and faster. The 2012 THE Knowledge Exchange / Transfer Initiative of the Year was recently won by LSE for a series of academic blogs, and the managing editors share their thoughts with us about the state, impact, and future of academic blogging

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