The Social Science Research Council’s Research AMP program hosted a webinar on November 14, 2023 to introduce prospective users to the platform. In it, SSRC program staff gave some background on the development of Research AMP, outlined its central features and how they can be used, and went over some tips on how to begin planning a Research AMP site.  Research AMP is a free, open-source technology for building scholarly communities, collecting research, and sharing insights with new audiences. Webinar Recording

In this lecture, Professor Milkman will discuss three massive field experiments testing dozens of different ways of encouraging increased vaccination. First, she will discuss a “megastudy” encouraging flu vaccination at doctor’s appointments among 47,306 patients of two large U.S. health systems in which 42 scientists worked in teams to design a total of 19 different text reminders using a variety of different behavioral science principles.

The SSRC’s Just Tech program is seeking applications for the third cohort of its Just Tech Fellowship for the 2024–26 period. This informational webinar was recorded on November 17 to provide those interested with relevant information regarding the application process and fellowship. Learn more and apply to the Just Tech Fellowship here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The last day to submit Full Application Materials is January 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Event Recording ----- The SSRC’s Just Tech program foregrounds questions of power, equity, and the public impact of new technologies, investigating evidence of bias …

The SSRC’s Just Tech program is proud to host a public information session answering your questions about the new Just Tech Fellowship, a two-year, full-time, $100,000 per year (plus supplementary funding) remote fellowship supporting a diverse community of researchers and practitioners investigating the intersection of technology and social justice. The public information session is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET. The session will cover details on application guidelines and eligibility requirements and answer any questions that participants may have. Register here. Just Tech is supported by the Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the …