AI has much promise for research wrt qualitative coding, potentially taking a process that provides a rich source of data but is expensive and time-intensive, and making it more affordable and timelier. BUT we have to keep humans in the loop (and ensure it's humans that we're actually studying).
Most folks who have ever taught have a private account for personal stuff. It's an effort to hide from students - including, for example, the one who once figured out my friend's home address and appeared on her front porch to plea for a better grade. Boundaries are healthy, not criminal.
Looks like that flight from Akron to Fort Lauderdale is about to get pretty popular.
Yes! That passion for a subject may lead you to be a better citizen, or to approach problems with a different perspective, or to be a more informed consumer, or maybe just to find some books you enjoy reading in your leisure as an adult. We want kids to learn how to make a life, not just a living.
💯 This is a critical moment for science in the US: as we lose the ability to take public support for granted, we must do a better job of demonstrating the value of publicly-funded research in translational ways. Let's all think creatively about how to engage.
For folks affected by the NSF cuts - glad to see Spencer, Kapor, William T. Grant, and Alfred P. Sloan collaborate on bridge grants to help people thoughtfully and gracefully wind down their projects. Let's keep the science moving forward - even as we figure out the new pathways.
Sometimes it is hard for the general public to follow the inside baseball of the US research system - we need more pieces like this, please. (also, this is the stuff that makes a #GDTBATH)
I keep coming across new lists of education research (and adjacent) job opportunities so if you are looking for work, check out these links. 👇
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As a sociologist and third generation Levittowner, this one hits hard. What a life and legacy. Thank you, Dr. Gans.
An oldie but goodie from @randyau.com. #databs
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The thing about scientific research is that it’s one of the few national investments that’s a clear public good even if you entirely discount the actual ostensible point of it.
#Communitycollege #sociology faculty-did you know we have a new Community for ASA members who teach (or are interested in teaching) at CC’s? You can join a Community with no extra fee through the member’s portal. www.asanet.org/communities-... @asanews.bsky.social
"It's complicated" and "have patience" is rarely a satisfying answer. But that doesn't mean it isn't the correct answer. Facing that complexity can help us ensure the health and safety of this important system moving forward, and honor the memories of those we've lost. 5/5
There will be other factors identified in the weeks and months to come. And each of these factors have underlying factors, which means there are opportunities to build or adjust policies, so we can avoid this happening again. The key is patience and investigating with an open mind. 4/5
We already see hints at this: the staffing levels in both the control tower and helicopter may have been technically okay but not ideal; differing frequencies for comms between military and civilian aircraft seems less than ideal; congestion in the area may have caused confusion, and so on... 3/5
We may be tempted to blame one person, but it is highly likely that there are organizational, social, and policy challenges that contributed to the context that enabled the accident. 2/5
Organizational sociology is often concerned with organizational disasters and malfeasance. I've thought about that a lot this weekend watching the DC crash unfold (pro-tip for journalists: someone get Diane Vaughan into an interview, stat). This is going to be complicated... 1/5
Very important conversation at Brookings as we pass the first 24 hours of Trump 2.0.
The future of the US Department of Education www.brookings.edu/events/the-f...
One snow dog and one southern belle.
I fully support the new Blake recipe feed.
Or it didn’t! Will look forward to the updated report this month. Double check your stats, everyone…
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@bstabler.bsky.social June the hen contemplates a new winter-friendly watering hole.
Tough news for college enrollment - seems the 2025 enrollment cliff is arriving ahead of schedule.
