October 2021 - Listserv For Scientists

Selecting stakeholders: part 3 of a new introductory guide

by Gabriele Bammer

Selecting stakeholders is part 3 of a new introductory guide to stakeholder engagement at https://i2insights.org/2021/10/28/selecting-stakeholders/. Four considerations are legitimacy, power, urgency & practicalities. Legitimacy includes 1) potential value of contributions, 2) whose interests they serve, 3) who they represent. Power includes ability to contribute resources, support, prestige & acceptance or if they can exert force on research. Urgency includes importance, irreversible consequences or window for action. Practicalities include accessibility, willingness to participate, existing relationships, risk. What criteria have you used? =================================================== 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 Australia +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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Tips for maintaining productive long-term discussion groups

by Gabriele Bammer

Tips for maintaining productive long-term discussion groups are provided by Kitty Wooley in her blog post at https://i2insights.org/2021/10/26/maintaining-informal-discussion-groups/. They include: 1) set boundaries around who is involved and & rules for participation eg collegial, willing to learn, 2) flat hierarchy, limit "sage on stage," organise so that everyone is visible & actively involved, allow productive order to emerge, 3) establish conditions that invite engagement & renewal including introductions, monitoring energy levels & making links, and 4) have multiple goals so everyone wins, create connections & opportunities. What's worked for you? Any similarities, differences and lessons to share? =================================================== 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 Australia +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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Atlanta Academy on Science and Innovation Policy

by Mary Frank Fox

*ATLANTA ACADEMY ON SCIENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY * * * *The Georgia Tech (GT) School of Public Policy is hosting the first-ever Academy on Science and Innovation Policy, March 21-25, 2022, GT campus.* * * *Designed for early career researchers, the Academy will provide lectures, professional advice, and interdisciplinary teamwork training.* * * *Nominations are due by November 15. Full information and the link to the nomination form are **here <https://spp.gatech.edu/node/178>.* <https://spp.gatech.edu/node/178>

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Analyst positions available at NIH

by Paula Fearon

Lexical Intelligence has a number of analyst positions available to work with our federal clients at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. The successful candidate will join teams of analysts, data scientists, and software developers working on methods, analyses, and tools to further data-driven decision making at NIH. More details can be found in the attached job description or on our website <https://lexicalintelligence.com/>. To apply, please send a cover letter and succinct resume to careers(a)lexicalintelligence.com. Please share with your network! Thanks, Paula Paula Fearon, Ph.D. Lexical Intelligence, LLC paula.fearon(a)lexicalintelligence.com (202) 643-4739

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Identifying stakeholders

by Gabriele Bammer

Identifying stakeholders is part 2 of a new introductory guide to stakeholder engagement at https://i2insights.org/2021/10/21/identifying-stakeholders/. Suggests using a wide-ranging & inclusive process to reduce risk of missing key people and separating identification from stakeholder selection. Four useful processes are: 1) interrogating the problem & the research eg who is likely to be affected, who are decision makers?; 2) using networks to brainstorm, snowball, promote research through social media to invite stakeholders to self-identify; 3) using a checklist of stakeholder categories eg government departments, industry, NGOs, community groups; 4) building a mind map around main groups with subgroups radiating out in greater specificity. What have you used? Your input is welcome! =================================================== 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 Australia +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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Key insights about post-normal science

by Gabriele Bammer

Key insights about post-normal science are presented by Silvio Funtowicz in his blog post at https://i2insights.org/2021/10/19/guide-to-post-normal-science/. It is useful for decision-making on policy issues where facts are uncertain, values in dispute, stakes high & decisions urgent. It encompasses management of irreducible uncertainties in knowledge & ethics, plus recognition of different legitimate perspectives & ways of knowing. In post-normal science problems are set & solutions evaluated by criteria of the broader communities affected. How do these key ideas resonate with transdisciplinarity, systems thinking, action research etc? Your insights welcome! =================================================== 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 Australia +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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Winter School on Emerging Technologies: Accelerating Impactful Scholarship

by Nicholas Weller

Dear Colleagues, Arizona State University, supported by The National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, will host the Ninth Annual Winter School on Emerging Technologies: Accelerating Impactful Scholarship January 3-10, 2022. The Winter School will give junior scholars and scientists an introduction to and practical experience with methods and theory for better understanding the social dimensions of emerging technologies. This year’s program will begin with a series of interactive sessions with faculty members to explore a variety of ways in which research can have a positive impact beyond the specific studies involved. The program will conclude with a multi-day immersive “sandpit” experience, where participants will form teams and pitch projects aimed at increasing the impact of scholarship. Successful teams will be awarded funding to help them implement their ideas over the year following the program. Applications are due November 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM MST. Applicants should be advanced graduate students or recent PhDs. The Winter School will be hosted at Saguaro Lake Ranch in Mesa, AZ with access to Sonoran Desert hiking, kayaking on Saguaro Lake, horseback riding and relaxing by the Salt River. The program fees for accepted students will be covered by the NNCI including seven nights at Saguaro Lake Ranch, meals and local transportation from Tempe, Arizona. Participants will be responsible for their own travel to Phoenix, Arizona and should arrive before 1pm on January 3rd. More details about the program can be found in the attached call for applications. Applications can be submitted at links.asu.edu/WinterSchool2022 Thank you, -- Nicholas Weller, PhD Postdoctoral Research Associate School for the Future of Innovation in Society Arizona State University 520-236-7611

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Importance of coproduction for overcoming knowledge asymmetry

by Gabriele Bammer

The importance of coproduction for overcoming knowledge asymmetry when one partner is dependent on the deliverables of another is discussed by Max Kemman in his revisited blog post at https://i2insights.org/2019/02/26/knowledge-asymmetry/. It ensures that tacit knowledge eg of conceptual & methodological understanding, needs, practices and goals is taken into account and that trust is maintained. What strategies have you used? =================================================== 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 Australia +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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new introductory guide to stakeholder engagement

by Gabriele Bammer

Check out part 1 of a at https://i2insights.org/2021/10/14/defining-stakeholders/. Part 1 covers "defining stakeholder" and also provides a rationale for the primer. Stakeholders can be defined as those affected by problem being researched & those in a position to do something about it. Alternatively, they are those who can contribute to more comprehensive understanding of the problem, ideas for action and insights into supporting policy & practice change on the problem. Stakeholders can be individuals with specific knowledge or positions of influence, so that they are invited in their own right, or groups with formal, informal or self-appointed representatives. Your input is welcome! =================================================== 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 Australia +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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The value of quantum theory for transdisciplinarity

by Gabriele Bammer

The value of quantum theory for transdisciplinarity is discussed by Cyrille Rigolot in his blog post at https://i2insights.org/2021/10/12/quantum-theory-for-transdisciplinarity/. He suggests that the transformative power of transdisciplinary projects might be related to their ability to handle highly contrasting worldviews and that the quantum principle of complementarity can characterize profound differences in stakeholders' worldviews not covered by incommensurability. This can also unify the 2 main strands of transdisciplinarity. He suggests that speculating about quantum theory for transdisciplinarity helps cultivate an open and humble mindset, ready for fruitful collaborations & creativity. =================================================== 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 Australia +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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