This blog post is the first of nine in a follow-on to our “The future of computational social science is Black” series, about a Summer Institute in Computational Social Science organized by Howard University and Mathematica. It continues to bring the power of computational social science to the issues of systemic racism and inequality in America. This marks the third iteration of the successful SICSS model being hosted by a Historically Black College or University.

In this guest post Jane Shore and Sarah Singer Quast remind us of the importance of bridging research and practice, and give specific recommendations.

You asked about how to develop your academic identity and build your career at a recent webinar. Find responses here.

Thinking about new beginnings in a new year? Perhaps it is a time to think abut what makes work meaningful to you, and how those priorities influence career choices. Reflect on these open-access readings about meaningful work.

How are the rhythms of academic life changing, and what does arrhythmia mean in the context of our careers?

Find tips to help you share your research and numerical findings.

In this post Dr. Mazak discusses how to manage the writing process for a large project such as a dissertation, thesis, or book and offers resources to help new or experienced writers.

Watch the recording from the lively, informative, How to Create a Research Agenda and Personal Academic Brand webinar.

Jessica Lester and Trena Paulus co-edited a December 2023 special issue for the Sage journal, Qualitative Inquiry, “Qualitative inquiry in the 20/20s: Exploring methodological consequences of digital research workflows.” Read the articles and watch a roundtable with contributors. This is the second of two discussions of the special issue.

Jessica Lester and Trena Paulus co-edited a December 2023 special issue for the Sage journal, Qualitative Inquiry, “Qualitative inquiry in the 20/20s: Exploring methodological consequences of digital research workflows.” Read the articles and watch a roundtable with contributors. This is the first of two discussions of the special issue.

Thinking about research careers and calling: finding the right fit.

Dr. Stephen Gorard defines and explains randomness in a research context.

How can you use Excel in your data analysis? Charlotte Brookfield explains!

Have you seen Dr. Gorard use card tricks to teach research methods? Watch this video!

Learn some important steps about using Quirkos software for qualitative data analysis.

Want to learn more about research with datasets? This curated collection of open-access articles can help you understand defining characteristics, and develop data literacy skills needed to work with large datasets and machine learning tools for managing Big Data sources.

Researchers need to dig deeply, think broadly, and use what they learn to create new paths for understanding and addressing problems. Find a variety of perspectives and open-access resources in this collection.

Learn about math skills that are essential for researchers.

Watch this 2021 interview with Pengfei Zhao, Karen Ross, Peiwei Li and Barbara Dennis to gain new perspectives on the potential for social research and qualitative research design.

Listen to Suzanne Culshaw and Suzanne Albary discuss visual methods in research.