August 2021 - Listserv For Scientists

10 principles for revolutionising group work

by Gabriele Bammer

10 principles for revolutionising group work are presented by Keith McCandless in his blog post at https://i2insights.org/2021/08/31/principles-for-inclusive-groupwork/. These Liberating Structures principles are: 1) include & unleash everyone, 2) practice deep respect for people & local solutions, 3) build trust as you go, 4) learn by falling-forward (eg take small risks quickly), 5) practice self-discovery within a group, 6) amplify freedom AND responsibility, 7) emphasize possibilities: believe before you see, 8) invite creative destruction to enable innovation, 9) engage in seriously-playful curiosity, 10) never start without clear purpose. =================================================== 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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Health Research Evaluator Position at NIH

by Kukic, Ira (NIH/OD) [E]

The Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Reporting (OEPR)<https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/oepr/index>, within the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting for the position of Health Research Evaluator (GS-14). OEPR provides leadership, coordination, and capacity building to strengthen NIH efforts in strategic planning, progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. As part of this effort, OEPR advances the use of evaluation findings in support of evidence-based decision making, and works to build capacity across the agency for evidence-building activities. We are recruiting for an expert in evaluation and quantitative and qualitative analysis, undertaking evaluative activities including: * Working across NIH to plan, conduct, and consult on analyses and evaluations of NIH programs, policies, and operations. * Chairing or serving on cross-Agency working groups to strengthen evaluation and analysis activities at NIH. * Developing resources to assist NIH staff in planning, conducting, and implementing results from evaluations and other analyses. For additional information and to apply online see the job announcement at: NIH-OD-DE-21-11194900: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/611446600 NIH-OD-MP-21-11205653: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/611447300 This opportunity opens on Monday August 23rd and closes Monday August 30th, and is open to all. Please share the posting with any interested and qualified candidates. Don't hesitate to reach out to the OEPR Director, Marina Volkov, PhD (mvolkov(a)NIH.gov<mailto:mvolkov@NIH.gov>), if you have any questions about this opportunity. Ira Kukic, PhD Health Science Policy Analyst Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Reporting Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives Office of the Director National Institutes of Health Office: 301.496.5222 Ira.kukic(a)nih.gov<mailto:Ira.kukic@nih.gov>

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Harnessing tension in cross-disciplinary teams

by Gabriele Bammer

Harnessing tension in cross-disciplinary teams is discussed by Liz Clarke & Rebecca Freeth in their revisited blog post at https://i2insights.org/2019/01/15/embracing-tension-in-interdisciplinary-re…. It requires: 1) understanding tension is inevitable when problem requires high level of diversity among team members and when independent thinking & creativity are required rather than conforming to rules of scholarship for a discipline, 2) blending independent creative thinking with collective thinking by integrating, linking, transcending etc, 3) framing tension as a positive source of energy, creativity & learning and staying committed to the collective whole, 4) reflecting on own deeply held approaches, assumptions, beliefs & onto-epistemological framings looking for blind spots =================================================== 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 needs of transdisciplinary researchers and how they are filled by the new TDAcademy

by Gabriele Bammer

The needs of transdisciplinary researchers and how they are filled by the new TDAcademy are described by Josefa Kny and David Lam in their blog post at https://i2insights.org/2021/08/26/connection-and-capacity-in-transdisciplin…. Needs include: (for transdisciplinary community generally) networking, sharing projects & experiences, community- & capacity- building, and (for early career researchers) mentoring, sparring partners to improve ideas, failure forums & other ways of sharing challenges. Find out more at the International Trandisciplinarity Conference 2021 on Sept 13-17: https://akademien-schweiz.ch/en/current/events/itd-conference-2021/ =================================================== 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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A quick guide to theory of change

by Gabriele Bammer

A quick guide to theory of change is presented by Heléne Clark in her blog post at https://i2insights.org/2021/08/24/theory-of-change-in-brief/: 1) it is a graphic & narrative explanation (program logic) of how & why a change process is expected to happen in a particular context; 2) it allows choices within an outcomes frame of reference so that activities can be chosen for their potential to achieve outcomes necessary to initiative's goal; 3) it is a group process of reflection, surfacing assumptions, creating transparency & building consensus & 4) a product ie document of change model; 5) it has 4 basic quality control criteria - plausibility, feasibility, testability, appropriate scope; 6) it can be used before (planning), during & after (evaluation) an initiative. 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 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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Position at Georgia Tech: Organization Theory, Public Administration, or Public Management

by Mary Frank Fox

*Georgia Tech School of Public Policy Job Opening, Fall 2021:* ** *Assistant Professor of Organization Theory, Public Administration or Public Management* The Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Public Policy is seeking applications for a tenure-track position, Assistant Professor rank. We are seeking a Ph.D. specializing in organization theory, public administration, or public management. Applicants may be from a variety of disciplinary and field perspectives in keeping with the interdisciplinary profile of our School. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We also wish to expand our existing strengths in one of the core areas of the School: science, technology and innovation policy; climate, energy and environmental policy; information, communication, and cybersecurity policy; philosophy and ethics; and data analytics and other research methods. Our work in these areas benefits from synergies with Georgia Tech’s world-class programs in the sciences, engineering, computer science, design and planning, and business. We are also looking to expand our expertise in health policy in a way that complements our other strengths. Job duties will include research, teaching and advising students, and service activities at Georgia Tech. The School of Public Policy has 30 faculty members and we instruct students in undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs. See our webpage at http://spp.gatech.edu/ <http://spp.gatech.edu/>for more information. 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. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) up to three publications; 4) a research statement, including descriptions of future research plans; 5) a teaching statement, including descriptions of teaching interests; and 6) contact information of three academic references. Please apply at: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL… <https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL…> Direct any questions by email to facsearch(a)pubpolicy.gatech.edu. Applicants are encouraged to apply by September 1, 2021 for optimal consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled. A Ph.D. in organization theory, public administration, public management, or a related field is required. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to employment. Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institution activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

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Ideas for tracking stakeholder engagement & research impact

by Gabriele Bammer

Ideas for tracking stakeholder engagement & research impact are presented by Cathy Day in her revisited blog post at https://i2insights.org/2019/02/12/tracking-engagement-and-impact/. She recommends: 1) use a tracking spreadsheet & review activities to add regularly & often, 2) use a flexible design that can suit multiple purposes eg reporting on funding or making a case for promotion, 3) restrict choice of activities to drop-down list to allow efficient search & sorting, and 4) design so that can report in various ways eg by date, by project or by researcher. What have you found to be useful? =================================================== 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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[CfP] Metrics 2021 ASIS&T SIG/MET Workshop

by Tirthankar Ghosal

Metrics 2021 ASIS&T SIG/MET Workshop sponsored by Elsevier Part I: Saturday, October 23, 2021, 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT Part II: Sunday, October 24, 2021, 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT *Website*: https://www.asist.org/2021/07/26/metrics-2021-asist-sig-met-workshop-sponso… *CALL FOR ABSTRACTS* The ASIS&T Special Interest Group for Metrics (SIG/MET) invites contributions to t*he METRICS 2021 workshop*, which will be held prior to the 84th ASIS&T Annual Meeting. The workshop continues the successful SIG/MET workshop series held annually since 2011 by providing an opportunity to present and discuss research in the fields of informetrics, scientometrics, bibliometrics, altmetrics, quantitative science studies, and information retrieval among experienced researchers, young academics, and practitioners. We invite abstracts describing empirical or theoretical work-related, but not limited to: - New indicators and methods and tools - Scholarly communication - Social media metrics (altmetrics) - Bibliometric-enhanced information retrieval - Open access, open science - Patent analysis - Research evaluation *SUBMISSIONS* The following four types of submission are accepted: - *Research presentations*, for completed or in-progress research. - *Posters* for work in early stages or best presented visually. - *Tutorials* for practical information on a tool or method. - *Panels* for discussions on a specific topic. Please indicate the type of submission by naming the file in the following format: Metrics21_FirstAuthorLastName_SubmissionType (Presentation, Poster, Tutorial, Panel). All submissions should be in the form of a *two-page extended abstract* using APA style. Where appropriate, up to three figures/tables can be provided. Do not include any author names on the file you upload. The abstracts of accepted papers and posters, as well as the presentation slides, will be published on figshare (http://figshare.com). Figshare allocates DOIs to uploaded content and each publication will be linked from the SIG/MET website to enhance visibility and retrievability of presented research. *The accepted papers could be published in a dedicated issue of the journal Data Science and Informetrics (DSI). An extended version (at least 6 pages excluding the reference) of the accepted paper should be submitted to DSI if the author(s) choose this option.* Please submit your abstract as a PDF at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=metrics2021 Submissions will be evaluated based on their relevance to the workshop and their methodological soundness (where applicable), and brief feedback will be given in narrative format. *AWARDS * The best paper will be selected by a committee from all accepted (first author as a non-student) workshop papers regardless of their topic. For the best student paper, *the first author of the paper entered into this contest must be a full-time student at the time of submission*, irrespective of ASIS&T or SIG/MET membership. NOTE: If you are eligible and would like to be considered for the student paper award, please indicate (student) on the name of the file as Metrics21_FirstAuthorLastName_SubmissionType(student) , *even if the co-authors are non-student*. The winners of both awards will be decided by a double-blind peer review process from the accepted submissions. The awards will be decided before presentations take place, but the authors must present at the workshop to qualify. *IMPORTANT DATES* - Submissions due: August 17, 2021 - Notifications: September 15, 2021 - Workshop: October 23–24, 2021, 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT *ORGANIZERS* - Fei Shu, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China - Email: fei.shu(a)mail.mcgill.ca - Pei-Ying Chen, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA - Email: peiychen(a)iu.edu - Shenmeng Xu, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA - Email: shenmeng(a)email.unc.edu Best Regards, Tirthankar Ghosal Communication Officer SIG/MET, ASIS&T -- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tirthankar Ghosal <https://elitr.eu/tirthankar-ghosal/> Researcher, EU 2020 ELITR <https://elitr.eu> *Institute *of Formal and Applied Linguistics <https://ufal.mff.cuni.cz/home-page> *Charles University, Prague <https://cuni.cz/uken-1.html>* +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Embedding transdisciplinary student-staff partnerships to co-create curriculum & university services

by Gabriele Bammer

What's needed to embed transdisciplinary student-staff partnerships to co-create curriculum & university services is explored by Giedre Kligyte, Mieke van der Bijl-Brouwer, Jarnae Leslie, Tyler Key, Bethany Hooper and Eleanor Salazar in their blog post at https://i2insights.org/2021/08/17/transdisciplinary-student-staff-partnersh…. They argue for a participatory outcomes spaces framework focused on situation, knowledge, learning and relationships to measure impacts. They also highlight the importance of 1) deliberate relational work to establish true partnerships, 2) explicit reflexive processes to reframe roles & responsibilities and 3) a co-evolutionary approach to nudge universities to institutionalise such partnerships. =================================================== 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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Improving measures of research impact, especially for social impact

by Gabriele Bammer

Improving measures of research impact, especially for social impact is discussed by Daniel Hicks in his revisited blog post at https://i2insights.org/2018/11/27/measuring-social-impact/. Social impact can be identified through a capabilities approach, ie what makes a flourishing society & how research contributes. This overcomes current problems where resources (eg funding and status) are rewarded rather than goals and where inward-facing goals (ie research for other researchers, measured by citations) are rewarded rather than outward-facing goals such as social impact. =================================================== 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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