September 2020 - Listserv For Scientists

Revisiting Perverse Incentives and Hypercompetition...

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Hi Everyone - A few years ago, this paper on incentives in academia was circulating. In brief, the authors take a critical view of incentives and hypercompetition to describe how these can actually reduce scientific progress and increase unethical actions. That article got a bit of attention because it described them as "perverse incentives" (titled "Maintaining Scientific Integrity in a Climate of Perverse Incentives and Hypercompetition"). Here is a blog that provided a summary and some additional insights (https://svpow.com/2017/03/17/every-attempt-to-manage-academia-makes-it-wors…) and a follow-up to that blog because it struck a chord (https://svpow.com/2017/03/22/why-do-we-manage-academia-so-badly/) When looking more into this topic, I also found another article (attached) that similarly covered this issue but did so over a decade ago ("The Perverse Effects of Competition on Scientists’ Work and Relationships"). Given the continuing focus on metrics/incentives, it is worth a skim (I've cut-and-pasted a telling table below). On the one hand, these are helpful in that they map out the problem space of the challenges associated with this issue. On the other hand, they don't really offer any concrete solutions. Further, they note that it is difficult to envision any solutions. There are some high level abstractions like emphasizing normative ethical behavior. Although that is always helpful, it does not seem to get at the core of a broader system where perverse incentives are still emphasized. In sum, although we can find articles describing these kinds of problems, I have yet to see any that offer concrete solutions. My question to the list is whether anyone knows if any universities and/or funding institutions have looked into this to try different incentives, or, even better, study implementations of different incentives? Best, Steve Fiore ------- Stephen M. Fiore, Ph.D. Professor, Cognitive Sciences, Department of Philosophy Director, Cognitive Sciences Laboratory, Institute for Simulation & Training (http://csl.ist.ucf.edu/) University of Central Florida sfiore(a)ist.ucf.edu Anderson, M. S., Ronning, E. A., De Vries, R., & Martinson, B. C. (2007). The perverse effects of competition on scientists’ work and relationships. Science and Engineering Ethics, 13(4), 437-461. Competition among scientists for funding, positions and prestige, among other things, is often seen as a salutary driving force in U.S. science. Its effects on scientists, their work and their relationships are seldom considered. Focus-group discussions with 51 mid- and early-career scientists, on which this study is based, reveal a dark side of competition in science. According to these scientists, competition contributes to strategic game-playing in science, a decline in free and open sharing of information and methods, sabotage of others’ ability to use one’s work, interference with peer-review processes, deformation of relationships, and careless or questionable research conduct. When competition is pervasive, such effects may jeopardize the progress, efficiency and integrity of science. Edwards, M.A., & Siddhartha, R. (2017). Academic Research in the 21st Century: Maintaining Scientific Integrity in a Climate of Perverse Incentives and Hypercompetition. Environmental Engineering Science, 34(1), 51-61. Over the last 50 years, we argue that incentives for academic scientists have become increasingly perverse in terms of competition for research funding, development of quantitative metrics to measure performance, and a changing business model for higher education itself. Furthermore, decreased discretionary funding at the federal and state level is creating a hypercompetitive environment between government agencies (e.g., EPA, NIH, CDC), for scientists in these agencies, and for academics seeking funding from all sources—the combination of perverse incentives and decreased funding increases pressures that can lead to unethical behavior. If a critical mass of scientists become untrustworthy, a tipping point is possible in which the scientific enterprise itself becomes inherently corrupt and public trust is lost, risking a new dark age with devastating consequences to humanity. Academia and federal agencies should better support science as a public good, and incentivize altruistic and ethical outcomes, while de-emphasizing output. [cid:aed294d4-eaa9-45df-8496-1106492ce7dd]

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Science activities for kids who are stuck at home

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Hi, Kids are obviously spending a lot more time at home these days, whether because they’re being homeschooled, aren’t able to go on as many playdates, or both. Surprisingly enough, the thing that has helped my kids stay occupied are science activities -- this hasn’t historically been their favorite school subject, but they’re really loving observing, experimenting, and exploring the many areas of science. Since science-based activities have been a huge help for my family these last few months (and well into the future, I’d imagine, since my kids can’t get enough of them), I thought I’d send you a few resources I’ve used with fun and educational science activities, in case you want to add them to a resource page on sciencelistserv.org to share with the parents who visit your site: A Simple Introduction To The Scientific Method <https://layers-of-learning.com/a-simple-introduction-to-the-scientific-meth…> K-12 Science Experiments That Parents and Kids Can Do At Home <https://earthsciencejr.com/k-12-science-experiments-that-parents-and-kids-c…> 22 Outdoor Science Experiments and Activities <https://inspirationlaboratories.com/outdoor-science-experiments/> Rocks for Kids - 15 Fun Activities and Ideas <https://www.teachjunkie.com/sciences/rocks-for-kids-15-fun-activities/> Storm Spotting for Children: At-Home Meteorology <https://www.redfin.com/blog/storm-spotting-for-children/> 5 Offbeat Physical Science Experiments for Beginners <https://www.kidsacademy.mobi/storytime/5-simple-physics-activities/> 10 Great Biology Activities and Lessons <https://www.thoughtco.com/great-biology-activities-and-lessons-373325> 15 Meaningful Earth Day Activities for Kids <https://buggyandbuddy.com/15-meaningful-earth-day-activities-for-kids/> Educational Activities You Can Do at Home from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo <https://nationalzoo.si.edu/education/educational-activities-you-can-do-home> I hope your readers enjoy these as much as we have! By the way, educational online games have also been a lifesaver for us lately. If you’re interested, I’d be happy to write a guest article for your site that offers tips to parents on how to find online games that are safe and educational for cooped-up kids. I’ve written a few pieces on this topic for other sites already, so just let me know. Best, Jonathan Jonathan Warner, jonathan(a)thinkerfit.com, www.thinkerfit.com If I’ve reached you in error, please email me so I know not to contact you in the future.

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8 ways to amplify impact for transformational change

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8 ways to amplify impact for transformational change are discussed by David Lam in his blog post at https://i2insights.org/2020/09/29/amplifying-impact-for-change/. They are 1) do the same initiative longer (stabilising), 2) do the same initiative faster (speeding up), 3) do the same initiative in a similar context (growing), 4) do the same initiative in a dissimilar context (replicating), 5) do a similar initiative in a similar context (transferring), 6) do a similar initiative in a dissimilar context (spreading), 7) change rules (scaling up), 8) change values (scaling deep). =================================================== Professor Gabriele Bammer National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health Research School of Population Health ANU College of Health and Medicine The Australian National University 62 Mills Road Acton ACT 2601 +61 2 6125 0716 Gabriele.Bammer(a)anu.edu.au<mailto:Gabriele.Bammer@anu.edu.au> @GabrieleBammer http://i2s.anu.edu.au<http://www.anu.edu.au/iisn> http://I2Insights.org CRICOS Provider # 00120C ===================================================

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[Special issue] Quantitative Science Studies (QSS) on "Scientific Knowledge Graphs and Research Impact Assessment"

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Dear colleagues, Please find attached below the details of the call for papers for the Quantitative Science Studies (QSS) special issue on “Scientific Knowledge Graphs and Research Impact Assessment”. Aim and Scope In the last decades, there has been a huge increase in the volume of published scientific articles and related research objects (e.g., data sets, software packages). This trend gives rise to important challenges. On the one hand, we have challenges related to the representation and organisation of such data. We urge for flexible, context-sensitive, fine-grained, and machine-actionable representations of scholarly knowledge that at the same time are structured, interlinked, and semantically rich, such as Scientific Knowledge Graphs (SKGs). On the other hand, we have challenges related to research impact assessment. Due to the aforementioned growth in the volume of research outputs, rigorous approaches to research assessment are now more valuable than ever. In this context, we urge for reliable and comprehensive metrics and indicators of the scientific impact and merit of publications, data sets, research institutions, individual researchers, and other relevant entities. More details available here: https://www.mitpressjournals.org/pb-assets/pdfs/Calls%20for%20Papers/QSS_CF…. Topics of interest * Models: * Data models for the description of scholarly data and their relationships * Description and use of provenance information of scientific data * Methods: * Methods for extracting metadata, entities and relationships from scientific data * Methods for the (semi-)automatic annotation and enhancement of scientific data * Novel methods, indicators, and metrics for quality and impact assessment of scientific publications, datasets, software, and other relevant entities based on scholarly data * Methods and interfaces for the exploration, retrieval, and visualisation of scholarly data focussing on facilitating impact assessment * Studies of scientific knowledge graphs and citation networks for scholarly articles, data and software Important Dates * Full paper submission: 31 January 2021 * Review reports and invitation to submit revised paper: 31 March 2021 * Revised paper submission: 31 May 2021 * Expected publication: September 2021 Best regards, Paolo Manghi, ISTI-CNR, Italy Andrea Mannocci, ISTI-CNR, Italy Francesco Osborne, The Open University, UK Dimitris Sacharidis, TU Wien, Austria Angelo Salatino, The Open University, UK Thanasis Vergoulis, “Athena” RC, Greece -- Guest editors -- Angelo Salatino Research Associate and Associate Lecturer Knowledge Media Institute, The Open University Twttr: @angelosalatino<https://twitter.com/angelosalatino> Web: https://salatino.org<https://salatino.org/>

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Register for the Transforming Research Conference - 13 to 15 October

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All, You are invited to attend the Transforming Research 2020 conference, originally slated to be held at Emory University but now online. The sessions will run from Tuesday 13 October through Thursday 15 October from 9am to 12:30pm US Eastern time each day. Featured speakers include those named below as well as Dr. Carlos del Rio, Co-Director of the Emory Center for AIDS Research and a noted expert in vaccine development and global health issues. The conference sessions explore themes of current interest, including: • Diversity, inclusion and equity in research • Basic, applied and translational research: connections, collaborations and community. • Open Science - opportunities and challenges for the research enterprise • Rigor, reproducibility and integrity in research We welcome your participation and look forward to seeing you online. -jeff Jeffrey M. Alexander, Ph.D. Innovation Policy RTI International +1.301.230.4656 https://www.rti.org/expert/jeffrey-m-alexander Note: Working from home until further notice under RTI’s COVID-19 countermeasures policy. Why you should attend Transforming Research Online 2020! View in browser<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr1.dmtrk.…> [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/5/6/9/6/3/2/files/458275_transformingresearc…] Why you should attend Transforming Research Online 2020!<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr1.dmtrk.…> We can't wait until our first-ever virtual event, where we will welcome international stakeholders across the research ecosystem to contribute to the development of research and best practice. Please note the deadline for the receipt of registration forms for the Transforming Research online event is Monday 12th October 2020 (23.59 BST). [Rectangle: Rounded Corners: Register today] Day 1: Tuesday 13 October 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ET Day 2: Wednesday 14 October 2020 9:30 am - 12:15 pm ET Day 3: Thursday 15 October 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm ET Our meeting will advance conversations on research policy, evaluation, portfolio management, funding, dissemination, and impact. Perspectives from people in government and private funding organizations, research institutes, and academic, non-profit, and commercial organizations are welcome. Keep reading to find out why we think you should attend Transforming Research Online 2020<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr1.dmtrk.…>! Reasons to attend * Join research leaders from governments, academic institutions, publishers and funders to evaluate the relative merit of metrics as indicators of success for their programs. * Set your institution up for success, share best practice and discuss methods that can help you shape your research policy, evaluation and impact. * Hear from international experts and take part in a deep discussion into policy, practice, and measures of success and impact of the global research enterprise. * Stay connected - as we remain in uncertain times it is now more important than ever to share knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for the future of research practice and policy. [Rectangle: Rounded Corners: View the program] Speaker Spotlights We are delighted to have these talented researchers presenting at Transforming Research online 2020. [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/5/6/9/6/3/2/files/519884_annamariacolao9.png] [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/5/6/9/6/3/2/files/519880_annamariacolao8.png] [Rectangle: Rounded Corners: Register today] Stay connected by following us on Twitter and Facebook [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/sys/socnet/facebook.png]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr1.dmtrk.…> [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/sys/socnet/twitter.png]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr1.dmtrk.…> [https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpimg/5/6/9/6/3/2/files/imagecache/432930/w660_361…] Transforming Research Conference C/O Bioscientifica, Starling House, 1600 Bristol Parkway North, Bristol, UK BS34 8YU You are receiving this email because you signed up to our mailing list or have attended the Transforming Research conference in the past. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe instantly<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr1.dmtrk.…>.

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Search for Chair: School of Public Policy/Georgia Tech

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*Georgia Institute of Technology is engaged in an international search for an equitable, inclusive, and visionary Chair of the School of Public Policy (SPP)* within the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. SPP is a deliberately interdisciplinary and global leader in the areas of Energy, Climate and Environmental Policy; Ethics and Philosophy of Science and Technology; Information and Communications Technology Policy; and Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy. The Chair will be a distinguished colleague and proven leader whose demonstrated scholarly record warrants appointment at the rank of full professor. *The ideal candidate* must be an effective communicator and advocate for the School to inspire and articulate our vision for continued growth and development, enhancing our reputation nationally and internationally. The Chair should champion equally all academic programs and research areas, cultivate collegiality and collaboration, and model empathy, integrity, and transparency. To sustain and elevate SPP's established stature, the Chair should bring to this position an ambition for directing fundraising and development activities and furthering sponsored research. For additional information about SPP as well as expected leadership and administrative management responsibilities for the position, please consult the detailed profile available at http://iac.gatech.edu/about/public-policychair-search. Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. We are proud of our technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and global impact, and we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to creating the most exciting and successful academic communities. Therefore, we seek candidates whose demonstrated commitment to diversity as well as excellence in teaching, research, professional activities, and community service will make them vital contributors to our shared programmatic vision. We are especially interested in applicants who will work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds, including: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower income backgrounds, and/or first-generation college graduates. Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing how their background and experience might intersect with, amplify, and advance SPP's existing strengths. The letter of application should include the applicant's leadership philosophy, research agenda, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Please also include a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for at least three references. Application materials should be submitted in a single .PDF file to sppchairsearch(a)gatech.edu. Nominations for the position may be directed to Dr. Richard Utz, Search Committee Chair (richard.utz(a)lmc.gatech.edu). Questions about the application process should be directed to William Jimerson, Director of Human Resources (wjimerson3(a)gatech.edu). *Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 31, 2020*, for optimal consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled. A background check must be completed prior to employment. Georgia Tech is an equal education/employment opportunity institution dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

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3 ways librarians add value to interdisciplinary research teams

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3 ways librarians add value to interdisciplinary research teams are described by Kelly Miller and Kineret Ben-Knaan in their blog post at https://i2insights.org/2020/09/22/librarians-and-interdisciplinarity/. They are 1) finding & accessing information resources across disciplines, 2) connecting teams to experts & resources, 3) improving communication & collaboration strategies eg managing collaboration software. To maximise librarian value on teams: 1) include them as early as possible, 2) involve them in all meetings & interactions, 3) value their skills in listening, connection-making & collaboration, plus expertise in information-seeking. =================================================== Professor Gabriele Bammer National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health Research School of Population Health ANU College of Health and Medicine The Australian National University 62 Mills Road Acton ACT 2601 +61 2 6125 0716 Gabriele.Bammer(a)anu.edu.au<mailto:Gabriele.Bammer@anu.edu.au> @GabrieleBammer http://i2s.anu.edu.au<http://www.anu.edu.au/iisn> http://I2Insights.org CRICOS Provider # 00120C ===================================================

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Professor and Director, School of Modeling, Simulation and Training

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Hi Everyone - I know that this is not directly related to the list, but I also know this list has a broad interdisciplinary network. So please share this with other lists/people you think might be interested. This is for the Director of UCF's School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training - a deeply interdisciplinary research and education unit at UCF. As such, we're seeking someone with interdisciplinary expertise. Specifically: "We welcome candidates whose discipline and associated professional experience emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of MST, including, for example, research involving cognitive science, digital media, mathematics, human factors, computer science/computer engineering, information visualization, and systems engineering. The selected candidate should have a demonstrated track record of successful research administration and the ability to effectively lead a diverse interdisciplinary faculty with a broad collective research portfolio". The link to the advertisement is below. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. Best, Steve https://jobs.ucf.edu/en-us/job/499356/professor-and-director-school-of-mode… Professor and Director, School of Modeling, Simulation and Training The University of Central Florida (UCF) is accepting applications for professor and director of the School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training (SMST). This is a 12-month, State funded appointment within SMST at the rank of professor with tenure. The director has the opportunity to shape the future of the school, and to play a central role in the associated university, regional, state, national, and international impacts. The director, who reports to the dean of the College of Graduate Studies, oversees all activities and personnel within the SMST, providing strategic, technical, financial, and administrative leadership. Direct reports include the deputy director of the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST), the program director of the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) graduate programs, and the fiscal & contract manager. Administrative duties include supervision of faculty (tenure track and research) and staff in the school; leadership in the evolution of strategic plans and actions; preparation of reports; personnel matters; and budgetary oversight. Strategic duties include leadership in identifying and curating relationships and long-term partnerships within SMST, throughout UCF, in the broader modeling, simulation and training (MST) community, and with our private and public partners. The director typically serves on the boards of Team Orlando, the National Center for Simulation, and other MST organizations. We welcome candidates whose discipline and associated professional experience emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of MST, including, for example, research involving cognitive science, digital media, mathematics, human factors, computer science/computer engineering, information visualization, and systems engineering. The selected candidate should have a demonstrated track record of successful research administration and the ability to effectively lead a diverse interdisciplinary faculty with a broad collective research portfolio; the ability to identify and manage risks, anticipate and interpret changes at all levels of partnership, and lead in any responses or adaptations; possess strong communication skills and the corresponding ability to motivate individuals at all levels of the organization, with university leadership, and the leadership of our partner organizations; have a demonstrated record as a thought leader who works with the team members and partners to turn ideas into successful actions; have skills or demonstrated success at leadership in identifying, curating, and sustaining both public and private funding relationships; and embody a sense of service to others. The School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training is relatively new and growing, having been established in 2018 in response to the continued growth and success of both IST and the M&S graduate program. IST has been successfully partnering across academia, government, and private industry for over 40 years. It is one of the nation’s leading research centers for modeling, simulation, training, and virtual/mixed reality research for both defense and commercial applications. SMST has 179 employees, which includes 50 dynamic interdisciplinary faculty members (tenure track and research), and has an annual budget of around $16.5M, which includes $13.5M in external research funding as of FY 2019-2020. SMST faculty members are internationally recognized for their cutting-edge research. The school emphasizes interdisciplinary research and robust partnerships across a diverse range of stakeholders. SMST faculty have appointments in a wide range of academic units including business, chemistry, computer science, history, industrial engineering, interactive media, medicine, nursing, philosophy, physics, and psychology. SMST also sustains impactful STEM and other outreach activities with the university, local schools, museums, and other organizations, with the goal of inspiring future generations of MST researchers and developers. Since the inception of the M&S graduate program, over 391 M.S. and 115 Ph.D. degrees have been awarded. Facilities include 80,000+ square feet of laboratories, workspace and administrative offices over four locations in the Central Florida Research Park. UCF was founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program. Since then its impact on the state, the nation, and the world has been steadily increasing. UCF comprises over 69,000 students and over 13,500 faculty and staff members, and has an annual budget of around $1.8 billion. UCF is an academic, partnership, and research leader in fields such as modeling and simulation, engineering and computer science, video game design, cybersecurity, optics and lasers, healthcare, education, business, public administration, and hospitality management. UCF offers 99 bachelor’s, 89 master’s and 31 research doctoral programs, and awards approximately 17,000 degrees per year. Central Florida is the recognized world capital for modeling, simulation, and training, with between $4B and $5B in related procurement contracts issued annually. A significant amount of sponsored research supports new training technologies and techniques associated with these efforts. Along with the well-known theme parks, Central Florida is home to museums, theaters, performing arts centers, botanical gardens, spring-fed lakes and rivers, fishing, boating, golf and other recreational sports, professional sports venues, and other cultural attractions. The “space coast,” including the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Atlantic Coast beaches, is typically within a one hour drive. The Gulf Coast and associated beaches are typically within a two-three hour drive. Central Florida is served by three airports; the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest in the state, and the 10th busiest in the country, with over 850 daily flights on 44 airlines, to 135 domestic and international destinations. https://jobs.ucf.edu/en-us/job/499356/professor-and-director-school-of-mode… -------- Stephen M. Fiore, Ph.D. Professor, Cognitive Sciences, Department of Philosophy <http://philosophy.cah.ucf.edu/staff.php?id=134> Director, Cognitive Sciences Laboratory, Institute for Simulation & Training (http://csl.ist.ucf.edu/) <http://philosophy.cah.ucf.edu/staff.php?id=134> <http://philosophy.cah.ucf.edu/staff.php?id=134> University of Central Florida sfiore(a)ist.ucf.edu

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10 steps to improve research impact

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10 steps to improve research impact are described by Christian Pohl, Pius Krütli and Michael Stauffacher in their revisited blog post at https://i2insights.org/2018/01/23/making-research-more-relevant/. They are 1) formulate question & classify research as basic, applied or transdisciplinary, 2) link research question to societal problem, 3) relate societal problem to policy cycle, 4) identify knowledge needed by target groups & whether research will provide this, 5) identify disciplines & societal actors to be involved in research and 6) how they will participate in the research, 7) prioritise disciplines & societal actors by closeness to research question and 8) clarify their expectations & interests, 9) figure out at which research stages to involve disciplines & societal actors 10) reflect on lessons learnt from steps 1-9. =================================================== Professor Gabriele Bammer National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health Research School of Population Health ANU College of Health and Medicine The Australian National University 62 Mills Road Acton ACT 2601 +61 2 6125 0716 Gabriele.Bammer(a)anu.edu.au<mailto:Gabriele.Bammer@anu.edu.au> @GabrieleBammer http://i2s.anu.edu.au<http://www.anu.edu.au/iisn> http://I2Insights.org CRICOS Provider # 00120C ===================================================

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Re: 3 guideposts for human-centred virtual conference design

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Hi Collegeagues, I just finished hosting this online conference on Public Engagement with Science: https://pewsconf.wordpress.com We made sure of several things: 1) Lots of content pre and post loaded for asynchronous interaction (we have statements on how they view success in their work from each of the speakers https://pewsconf.wordpress.com/program/, the posters are up online with audio introductions weeks before the poster session https://pewsconf.wordpress.com/posters/, and the webinars are all posted on YouTube after the event https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3GnGo1xqhxo2L5gn4TxAw ). 2) No webinars longer than 90 minutes because of Zoom fatigue. 3) At least 30 minute breaks between events because of Zoom fatigue. 4) No more than 2 webinars per day because of Zoom fatigue. Online events mean that one can really spread out the events over days and weeks, because there is no need to pack them in to a few short days— we aren’t traveling! 5) Lots of attention to time zone constraints among participants, so having events at different times helped. 6) We also used an app called Spatial Chat, which while not free, allowed both speakers and attendees to informally self-organize into small groups and have conversations— providing one of the most important aspects of conferences. So, that is what we did, and people have told me they really liked it. Best, Heather Douglas Associate Professor Department of Philosophy 368 Farm Lane, Room 503 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 Office: 510 South Kedzie Hall Email: dougl239(a)msu.edu<mailto:dougl239@msu.edu> Socially Enaged Philosophy of Science at MSU: https://sepos.cal.msu.edu On Sep 14, 2020, at 10:59 PM, A public forum for scientists. <scientists(a)sciencelistserv.org<mailto:scientists@sciencelistserv.org>> wrote: 3 guideposts for human-centred virtual conference design are described by Kristine Glauber, Ben Miller and Christine Ogilvie Hendren in their blog post athttps://i2insights.org/2020/09/15/human-centered-conference-design/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://i2insights.org/2020/09/15/human-centere…>. They are 1) develop overall & specific goals & use them to tailor interactions to attendee needs, 2) understand attendee wants, needs & actual behaviours & make it easy for attendees to participate and 3) make technical platforms clear & easy to use, so that attendees can focus on conference content. What’s your experience been? =================================================== Professor Gabriele Bammer National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health Research School of Population Health ANU College of Health and Medicine The Australian National University 62 Mills Road Acton ACT 2601 +61 2 6125 0716 Gabriele.Bammer(a)anu.edu.au<mailto:Gabriele.Bammer@anu.edu.au> @GabrieleBammer http://i2s.anu.edu.au<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.anu.edu.au/iisn__;!!HXCxUKc!g1ZLzfgK…> http://I2Insights.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://I2Insights.org__;!!HXCxUKc!g1ZLzfgKtapSh…> CRICOS Provider # 00120C =================================================== _______________________________________________ Listserv For Scientists mailing list -- scientists(a)sciencelistserv.org<mailto:scientists@sciencelistserv.org> To unsubscribe send an email to scientists-leave(a)sciencelistserv.org<mailto:scientists-leave@sciencelistserv.org>

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