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Deliberative Democracy and Local Self-Governance

March 26, 2024
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Deliberative Democracy and Local Self-Governance

Zoom · Event date: March 26, 2024 · Event time:3:30–5:00 PM ET

Overview

Local self-governance enjoys a prominent place in the history of American liberalism, but what is its role going forward? The Institute for Humane Studies invites an interdisciplinary group of faculty, graduate students, and practitioners to consider how local self-governance and deliberative democracy could shape the future of liberalism in the United States and around the world. 

Join us online for presentations by Roger Berkowitz and Jen Murtazashvili, followed by breakout conversations where you can share your expertise and tackle pressing questions with other participants. This event takes place online on March 26, 2024, beginning with opening remarks at 3:30 PM Eastern Time and concluding with breakout discussions from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Please come prepared to discuss your current research and share ideas for future academic research or public-facing work, such as op-eds, on local self-governance and deliberative democracy.

Speakers

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Tuesday, March 26

3:15 PM | Room Opens

3:30 PM | Opening Remarks

3:35 PM | Presentations

4:00 PM | Discussion

Authoritarianism and Artificial Intelligence

March 27, 2024
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Authoritarianism and Artificial Intelligence

Zoom · Event date: March 27, 2024 · Event time:4:30–6:00 PM ET

Overview

AI and related digital technologies are certain to dramatically impact our economy and the nature of our work. But they also will change how governments operate, including authoritarian regimes looking to use them to exercise greater control over their citizens. This program will bring together a multidisciplinary group of scholars to discuss the impact AI will have on authoritarian regimes, and whether the technology will support or hinder freedom in these countries.

This research discussion will feature a series of short research presentations from our discussion leaders, David Yang, Jason Luo, and Eddie Yang, followed by a breakout discussion portion where participants will be encouraged to discuss their current research and identify opportunities for new projects and collaborations. If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

This event takes place on March 27, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be hosted via Zoom.

Speakers

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Wednesday, March 27

4:15 PM | Room Opens

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Research Presentations

5:05 PM | Breakout Discussions

5:55 PM | Closing Remarks

Partisan Divisions and Geographic Sorting

April 2, 2024
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Partisan Divisions and Geographic Sorting

Zoom · Event date: April 2, 2024 · Event time:4:30–6:00 PM ET

Overview

With the aim of sustaining a peaceful, prosperous, and pluralistic society, the Institute for Humane Studies invites an interdisciplinary group of faculty and graduate students to examine how geographic sorting impacts political, ideological, and affective polarization. 

Join us online for a presentation by Dante Scala, followed by breakout conversations where you can share your expertise and tackle pressing questions with other scholars. This event takes place online on April 2, 2024, beginning with opening remarks at 4:30 PM Eastern Time and concluding with breakout discussions from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

Please come prepared to discuss your current research and share ideas for future academic research or public-facing work, such as op-eds, on partisan divisions and geographic sorting. If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. 

Speaker

Dante Scala, University of New Hampshire 

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Tuesday, April 2

4:15 PM | Room Opens

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Presentation

5:00 PM | Discussion

Economic Development

April 4, 2024
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Economic Development

Zoom · Event date: April 4, 2024 · Event time:4:30–6:00 PM ET

Overview

Join us for an online research discussion on economic development. This discussion will convene a group of scholars researching various topics related to economic development, such as institutions, technology, and entrepreneurship. 

The program will feature a series of brief presentations from a panel of speakers including Dr. Kristina Manysheva and Dr. Vincent J. Geloso. Following these presentations, participants will be invited to join breakout conversations where they will discuss their own research projects related to the field. Apply today!

Speakers

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Thursday, April 4

4:15 PM | Zoom Room Opens

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Research Presentations

5:15 PM | Breakout Discussions

5:55 PM | Closing Remarks

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

April 18, 2024
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Zoom · Event date: April 18, 2024 · Event time:4:30–6:00 PM ET

Overview

Connect with other scholars to discuss how the proliferation of new technology across the globe impacts entrepreneurial innovation and activity. This casual networking forum will commence with brief research presentations from Drs. Mirko Draca, professor of economics at the University of Warwick; Nabamita Dutta, professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; and Sofia Johan, associate professor of finance at Florida Atlantic University.

Following the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to engage with other researchers working on similar issues and further hone their own ideas. Please come prepared to discuss your current research and share ideas for future academic research or public-facing work, such as op-eds.

This event will take place on April 18, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be hosted via Zoom. If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Speakers

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Thursday, April 18

4:15 PM | Room Opens

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Research Presentations

5:05 PM | Breakout Discussions

5:55 PM | Closing Remarks

Remittances, Immigration, and Global Challenges

April 25, 2024
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Remittances, Immigration, and Global Challenges

Zoom · Event date: April 25, 2024 · Event time:4:30–6:00 PM ET

Overview

Connect with other scholars to discuss how remittances influence the socioeconomic development of countries and individuals, as well as how outside factors can affect the flow and impact of remittances. 

This casual networking forum will commence with a brief panel of research presentations from Drs. Stefanie Haeffele, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University; Gerasimos Tsourapas, professor of international relations at the University of Glasgow; and Mushfiq Mobarak, professor of economics at Yale University.

Following the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to engage with other researchers working on similar issues and further hone their own ideas. Please come prepared to discuss your current research and share ideas for future academic research or public-facing work, such as op-eds.

This event will take place on April 25, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be hosted via Zoom. If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Panelists

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Thursday, April 25

4:15 PM | Room Opens

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Presentations from Panelists

5:05 PM | Breakout Room Discussions

5:55 PM | Closing Remarks

6:00 PM | End of Program

AI Technology: Challenges and Regulations

April 29, 2024
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AI Technology: Challenges and Regulations

Zoom · Event date: April 29, 2024 · Event time:4:30–6:00 PM ET

Overview

The emergence and rapid pace of AI technologies have led to frequent calls for regulations while raising novel problems for regulators. This program will bring together a multidisciplinary group of scholars to discuss the impact of this technology and the complexity of establishing a regulatory framework to respond to them.

This research discussion will feature a series of short research presentations from our discussion leaders, Orly Lobel and John Villasenor, followed by breakout discussions where participants will be encouraged to discuss their current research and identify opportunities for new projects and collaborations. If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

This event takes place on April 29, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be hosted via Zoom.

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The Economic and Human Cost of Incarceration

May 1, 2024
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The Economic and Human Cost of Incarceration

Zoom · Event date: May 1, 2024 · Event time:4:30–6:00 PM ET

Overview

This program will explore the human cost of incarceration, paying particular attention to the rising number of incarcerated women in the United States. This casual networking forum will commence with presentations from Prof. Andrea Armstrong and Dr. Megan Comfort.  

These presentations will focus on the constitutional dimensions of prisons and jails, and the effects of incarceration on individuals, families, and communities.

Participants will also have the opportunity to join in a breakout room, discuss their current research, and share ideas for future academic research or public-facing work.

This event will take place on May 1, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be hosted via Zoom. Apply now!

Speakers

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Wednesday, May 1

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Presentation from Professor Armstrong

4:50 PM | Presentation from Dr. Comfort

5:05 PM | Breakout Room Discussions

5:55 PM | Closing Remarks

6:00 PM | End of Program

Meet and collaborate with scholars on a specialized research topic.

Advanced Topics in Liberty: The Year 1848 in the History of Liberty

April 19–21, 2024
Washington, DC, Area
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Advanced Topics in Liberty: The Year 1848 in the History of Liberty

Washington, DC, Area · Event date: April 19–21, 2024

Overview

In 1848 there were revolutions in most major European states except Britain. These are often seen as failures but they also had long-lasting consequences, some beneficial to the cause of liberty and limited government, others not. In fact, these events occupy a central yet problematic place in the story of the development of liberty and personal responsibility in the modern West. 

Classical liberals were leading actors in the revolts but some classical liberals opposed them or were deeply skeptical. The outcomes of the various revolutions were in many ways favorable to liberty, but in retrospect they can also be seen as the point where European classical liberalism began to lose its way, particularly in Central Europe. 

The ultimate aim of this discussion colloquium is to encourage conversation on the place of 1848 in the overall history of the development and tribulations of the cause of liberty and individual self-governance and responsibility. The discussion will be led by Stephen Davies, Head of Education at the Institute of Economic Affairs, and will be held in the Washington, DC, area.

We encourage late stage PhD students and postdoctoral fellows interested in this discussion to apply. Food and lodging will be covered for the duration of the event, and participants will receive a $500 honorarium for completing the program. Travel stipends will be provided based upon need.

Sessions

I : Introduction to the Revolutions of 1848 and the One That Did Not Happen—Britain in 1848

II: France 1848 to 1852

III: The 1848 Revolutions in Germany and the Frankfurt Diet

IV: The Revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg Lands

V: Nationalism and Liberty in 1848

VI: Democracy and Socialism in Opposition to Classical Liberalism in 1848

Join our research community and collaborate on research with academics and explore current topics through moderated panel discussions and breakout sessions.

Perceptions and Impacts of Immigration

April 2, 2024
San Francisco, CA
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Perceptions and Impacts of Immigration

San Francisco, CA · Event date: April 2, 2024 · Event time:1:30–7:00 PM PT

Overview

The movement of people around the world influences and shapes soft institutions, such as social and cultural norms, in receiving countries. Public opinion towards immigration can be influenced by perceived changes caused by migrants coming to a new country, and it impacts the ability of migrants to integrate into a society. 

This symposium will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars to explore how academic research can be leveraged to better understand how immigration impacts those institutions, how migrants are received in new places, and how public opinion is shaped around those changes or perceived changes in institutions. Topics will include immigration and crime, public opinions and attitudes towards immigrants, and migrant integration and social factors.

This event precedes the International Studies Association (ISA) annual meeting in San Francisco, California. IHS will provide a stipend to offset one night of hotel accommodations for non-local attendees.

Keynote Speaker

Panelists

Schedule

*All times are listed in Pacific Time

Tuesday, April 2

1:30–2:00 PM | Registration and Coffee

2:00–2:15 PM | Opening Remarks

2:15–3:00 PM | Keynote Address

3:00–3:30 PM | Coffee Break

3:30–4:45 PM | Panel Presentations

4:45–5:00 PM | Closing Remarks

5:00–7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

Constructive Disagreement Online and Offline

April 3, 2024
Chicago, Illinois
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Constructive Disagreement Online and Offline

Chicago, Illinois · Event date: April 3, 2024 · Event time:3:00—7:00 PM CST

Overview

Responding to concerns about rising polarization and declining trust, the Institute for Humane Studies is convening an interdisciplinary group of faculty and graduate students to examine how people disagree and how they can disagree constructively both online and offline. 

We invite you to address these pressing questions with scholars attending the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. 

The symposium takes place on April 3, 2024—the day before the MPSA meeting starts—beginning with opening remarks at 3:00 PM and concluding at 7:00 PM after a networking reception.

Please come prepared to share your ideas for future academic research or public-facing work, such as op-eds, on constructive disagreement. For your full participation, IHS will provide a $300 stipend to offset one night of hotel accommodations.

If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Keynote Speaker

Panelists

Schedule

*All times are listed in Central Time

Wednesday, April 3

2:30 PM | Registration and Coffee

3:00 PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks

3:15 PM | Keynote

4:00 PM | Coffee Break

4:30 PM | Panel

5:45 PM | Closing Remarks

6:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

Corporate America and Partisan Divisions

May 1–2, 2024
Arlington, VA
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Corporate America and Partisan Divisions

Arlington, VA · Event date: May 1–2, 2024

Overview

Is there a connection between polarization and corporations taking public stances on current issues?

The Institute for Humane Studies, in partnership with Neil Malhotra, is convening an interdisciplinary group of scholars to examine the relationship between corporate position-taking and today’s ideological, political, and affective divisions. 

Join social scientists and management scholars for sessions designed to lay the groundwork for interdisciplinary collaborations on this important topic. 

The symposium opens at 4:30 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 1, and concludes by 7:00 PM on Thursday, the day before the 24th annual Strategy and the Business Environment (SBE) conference in Rosslyn, Virginia.

Please come prepared to share your ideas for interdisciplinary research on corporate position-taking and partisan divisions. For your full participation, IHS will provide a $750 honorarium, a travel stipend, and accommodations at the symposium hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City.

If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Keynote Speaker

Panelists

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Wednesday, May 1

4:00 PM | Registration with Coffee

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

5:00 PM | Session 1

6:00 PM | Dinner

Thursday, May 2

8:30 AM | Optional Breakfast

9:30 AM | Session 2

10:30 AM | Coffee Break

11:00 AM | Session 3

12:00 PM | Lunch

1:15 PM | Session 4

2:15 PM | Coffee and Break

4:30 PM | Session 5

5:45 PM | Cocktail Hour

 

Immigration, Culture, and the Law

June 5, 2024
Denver, CO
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Immigration, Culture, and the Law

Denver, CO · Event date: June 5, 2024 · Event time:1:30–7:00 PM MT

Overview

The Institute for Humane Studies will be hosting an academic research symposium on “Immigration, Culture, and the Law” ahead of this year’s meeting of the Law and Society Association (LSA). 

This symposium will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars to discuss contemporary research across a range of topics, such as legislation and public opinion, challenges to enforcement, and avenues for reform.

IHS will provide a stipend to offset one night of hotel accommodations for non-local attendees.

Check back soon for more details about the presentation panel.

Schedule

 

Wednesday, June 5

1:30–2:00 PM | Registration with Coffee

2:00–2:15 PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks

2:15–3:00 PM | Keynote Address

3:00–3:30 PM | Coffee Break

3:30–4:45 PM | Panel Presentations

4:45–5:00 PM | Opportunities at the Institute for Humane Studies

5:00–7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour with Hors d’Oeuvres

Rebuilding Trust in Academic Research

June 5, 2024
Chicago, Illinois
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Rebuilding Trust in Academic Research

Chicago, Illinois · Event date: June 5, 2024 · Event time:2:00 PM–7:00 PM CT

Overview

Responding to concerns about declining trust in research—and in the institutions and professionals that support research—IHS is convening an interdisciplinary group of scholars and practitioners to examine the causes of this decline and consider how to rebuild trust. The symposium features a keynote address followed by a panel discussion and a cocktail hour. Participants will enjoy opportunities to share expertise and tackle pressing questions with others attending the 2024 Heterodox Academy Conference.

Please come prepared to share your ideas for future academic or professional contributions on rebuilding trust in academic research. IHS offers a $350 stipend to offset one night of hotel accommodations for non-local attendees.

IHS attends multiple academic conferences a year across a variety of disciplines. Catch up with IHS staff, learn about our support, and discuss ideas at an IHS-sponsored conference event.

American Economic Association (AEA)

Academy of Management (AOM)

American Philosophical Association-East (APA)

American Political Science Association (APSA)

American Sociological Association (ASA)

Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE)

Association of American Law Schools (AALS)

International Studies Association (ISA)

Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA)

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society (PPE)

Public Choice Society (PCS)

Southern Economic Association (SEA)

Southern Political Science Association (SPSA)

Western Economic Association (WEA)

Participate in conversations around cutting-edge scholarship and fresh perspectives on liberalism from some of the brightest minds in our academic network.

Here is the timeline for our application process:

  1. Apply for a position 
  2. An HR team member will review your application submission  
  3. If selected for consideration, you will speak with a recruiter 
  4. If your experience and skills match the role, you will interview with the hiring manager
  5. If you are a potential fit for the position, you will interview with additional staff members
  6. If you are the candidate chosen, we will extend a job offer

 

All candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application within two to three weeks of submission. As new positions often become available, we encourage you to visit our site frequently for additional opportunities that align with your interests and skills.