Problem Solving
Fall 2022 Schedule
Winter 2023 Schedule
Spring 2023 Schedule (TBA)
Select Fridays: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Student Coordinators: Noor Anwar Ali and Devin Wiggs
About
This workshop uses sociological theories to solve real-world problems, and attempts to solve real-world problems as a way to advance sociological theories. A strand of literature in the sociology of science suggests that many major advances in scientific theory have occurred as a result of researchers looking for breakthroughs in practical applications. We think a similar relationship of tight integration between basic and applied research may hold for the social sciences. This workshop is thus