Engage in Scholarly Discourse

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

• Mirko Draca, University of Warwick
• Nabamita Dutta, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
• Sofia Johan, Florida Atlantic University

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

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

• Stefanie Haeffele, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
• Gerasimos Tsourapas, University of Glasgow
• Mushfiq Mobarak, Yale University

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

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.

Speakers

• Orly Lobel, University of San Diego School of Law
• John Villasenor, UCLA School of Law

Overview

Join us for an online research discussion on “Data-Driven Reform.” This program will feature a series of presentations from academics at The Knee Regulatory Research Center at West Virginia University about best practices for leveraging research towards impact beyond the academy. 

Following these presentations, participants will be invited to join breakout conversations to further discuss methods for maximizing the impact of their research.

Discussion rooms will be organized as follows:

• Dr. Alicia Plemmons – Moving Beyond the Academy 
• Joana da Silva-Gonzalez – Legislation Tracking & Network Development
• Conor Norris – Data Collection & Analysis

Apply for your spot today!

Speakers

• Dr. Alicia Plemmons
• Joana Da Silva-Gonzalez
• Conor Norris

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Tuesday, April 30

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

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

• Andrea Armstrong, Loyola University New Orleans
• Megan Comfort, Research Triangle Institute

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

Overview

The Institute for Humane Studies is hosting an online research discussion on Barriers to Immigration. This program will feature a series of brief research presentations from Drs. Nicole Hallett, Kelly Greenhill and Jack Goldstone, followed by a segment for breakout discussion. In the breakout rooms, participants will be asked to discuss their own ongoing or upcoming research projects. Apply for your spot today!

Speakers

• Nicole Hallett, University of Chicago
• Kelly Greenhill, Tufts University
• Jack Goldstone, George Mason University

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Tuesday, May 7

4:15 PM | Zoom Room Opens

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Research Presentations

5:05 PM | Breakout Discussions

5:55 PM | Closing Remarks

Overview

The Institute for Humane Studies invites applications for “Civil Discourse in a Polarized World,” an interdisciplinary conversation examining challenges to civil discourse in today’s polarized environment, as well as opportunities to leverage civil discourse to reduce polarization and rebuild trust. 

Join us online for a seminar-style conversation led by Andrew J. Cohen, professor of philosophy at Georgia State University. Participants will interact with a small group of scholars for an in-depth discussion.  

While the conversation will be open-ended, please come prepared to discuss the following three readings. The first two are available through most academic libraries. IHS will provide you with a copy of the third selection. 

• “On Democratic Backsliding,” Nancy Bermeo (Journal of Democracy, Volume 27, Number 1, January 2016, pp. 5–19) 
• “Mainstream Parties in Crisis: Overcoming Polarization,” Jennifer McCoy, Murat Somer (Journal of Democracy, Volume 32, Number 1, January 2021, pp. 6–21) 
• “Civil Discourse, Polarization, and Guidelines for Discourse” in Engaging Each Other: Why and How, Andrew J. Cohen (manuscript)

The conversation will take place online on Thursday, May 30, beginning with opening remarks at 4:30 PM Eastern Time and concluding at 6:00 PM. If you have research interests in this area, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Discussion Leader

Andrew J. Cohen, Georgia State University

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Thursday, May 30

4:15 PM | Room Opens

4:30 PM | Welcome and Introductions

4:45 PM | Discussion

6:00 PM | Closing Remarks

Overview

Join us for an online research discussion on “Corporations and the Online Labor Force.” This discussion will convene a group of scholars researching various topics related to business, corporate structure, and the rise of work from home. 

The program will feature a series of brief presentations from a panel of speakers including Drs. Prithwiraj Choudhury, Emma Harrington, and Christos Makridis. 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

• Prithwiraj Choudhury,Harvard University
• Emma Harrington, University of Virginia
• Christos Makridis, Stanford University

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Tuesday, June 18

4:25 PM | Zoom Room Opens

4:30 PM | Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Research Presentations

5:05 PM | Breakout Discussions

5:55 PM | Closing Remarks

Overview

Mindful of increasingly complex challenges to freedom of speech and expression arising from technological change, the Institute for Humane Studies is convening an interdisciplinary group of faculty and graduate students online to explore the relationship between freedom of speech, anonymity, and privacy online. 

Join us online for a panel discussion followed by breakout conversations where you can share your expertise and tackle pressing questions with other scholars.

This event takes place online on Thursday, July 11, 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 freedom of speech and internet privacy.

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

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Thursday, July 11

4:15 PM | Room Opens

4:30 PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks

4:35 PM | Panel

5:00 PM | Breakout Discussions

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

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

• Neil Malhotra, Stanford Graduate School of Business

Panelists

• Yphtach Lelkes, University of Pennsylvania
• Margarita Tsoutsoura, Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis
• David Primo, University of Rochester
• Sunshine Hillygus, Duke University
• Santiago Mejia, Fordham University

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

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.

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

• Dr. Nicole Hallett, University of Chicago

Research Panel 

• Dr. Kelly Greenhill, Tufts University
• Dr. Jack Goldstone, George Mason University
• Dr. Cecilia Hyunjung Mo, U.C. Berkeley

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

Overview

Responding to concerns about declining trust in research and the institutions and professionals that support it, the Institute for Humane Studies is convening an interdisciplinary group of scholars and practitioners to examine the causes of this decline and consider how to rebuild trust. 

We invite you to address these pressing questions with others attending the 2024 Heterodox Academy (HxA) Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

The symposium takes place on June 5, 2024—the day before the HxA conference 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 and professional contributions on rebuilding trust in academic research. For your full participation, IHS will provide a $350 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

• Anthony (Tony) Mills, American Enterprise Institute

Panelists

• Cory Clark, University of California, Irvine
• Rishi Joshi, The University of Arizona
• Kristin Lunz Trujillo, University of South Carolina

Schedule

*All times are listed in Central Time

Wednesday, June 5

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

Overview

The Institute for Humane Studies will be hosting an academic research symposium on “Corporate Governance and the Law” at this year’s meeting of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) conference. This symposium will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars to discuss various topics related to governance and the law, such as corporate ethics and regulatory compliance.

The program will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 25. IHS will provide a $300 stipend to offset one night of hotel accommodations for non-local attendees.

Check back soon for more information or apply for your spot today!

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Thursday, July 25

3:30 PM | Registration and Coffee

4:00 PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks

4:10 PM | Panel Presentation

5:10 PM | Coffee Break

5:25 PM | Panel Presentations

6:25 PM | Opportunities at the Institute for Humane Studies

6:30 PM | Cocktail Hour with Hors d’Oeuvres

Overview

To remain successful and innovative, corporations must navigate internal business demands and external societal pressures. 

This program explores how corporate organizational structures and leadership can build resilient, future-facing companies that meet these challenges while remaining competitive. Topics include board composition, corporate strategy, and framing of corporate goals.

We invite you to address these pressing questions with scholars attending the Academy of Management (AOM) annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

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

We encourage you to apply for this opportunity if you have research interests in this area.

Keynote Speaker

• Wendy Smith, University of Delaware

Panelists

• Aaron Hill, University of Florida
• Guoli Chen, INSEAD
• Lori Ryan, San Diego State University

Schedule

*All times are listed in Central Time

Friday, August 9

9:30-10:00 AM | Registration and Coffee

10:00-10:15 AM | Opening Remarks

10:15-11:00 AM | Keynote Adress

11:00-11:30 AM | Coffee Break

11:30-12:30 PM | Panel Presentations

12:30-1:30 PM | Lunch

1:30-1:45 PM | Coffee Break

1:45-2:45 PM | Breakout Discussion

2:45-3:00 PM | Closing Remarks