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June 3-4: Workshop in Astana

📢 Announcement: Exclusive Workshop for Kazakhstan Sociology Lab Students

🌟 Calling all students of the Kazakhstan Sociology Lab! We are delighted to invite you to a seminar on June 3-4, designed especially for you. This is an exceptional opportunity to enhance your academic skills and expand your knowledge in various research areas. Get ready for an enriching experience that will take your knowledge to new heights!
Day 1:

1️⃣ Data-mining with Dmitry Serebrennikov from the European University in St. Petersburg.

2️⃣ Get ready for an informative meeting with Zhandos Shaymardanov, the Head of the National Statistics Bureau at the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

3️⃣ Let's conclude the educational module on "Qualitative Methods" in an engaging online session led by Andrey Semyonov, a candidate of Political Science from the Higher School of Economics, and Mikhail Agapov, a social anthropologist and historian from Tyumen State University.

4️⃣ Gain practical advice in an enlightening lecture on "How to write policy research?" by Mikhail Komin, a political scientist and former Director of the Center for Prospective Management Decisions (2019-2022).

Day 2:

1️⃣ Engage in a fascinating online session on "The Art of Academic (In)attention: A Theoretical Model in Search of Algorithmic Embodiment" with Mikhail Sokolov, a professor at the Faculty of Sociology at the European University in St. Petersburg and a professor of practice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

2️⃣ Discover insights about "The Career of a Young Scientist in Western Academia" with Azamat Zhunisbay, a professor of sociology at Pitzer College in Claremont.

3️⃣ Gain a deeper understanding of "Elements of Science Policy: Russian Experience between Quality and Quantity" through the expertise of Alexey Zhelezov, a staff member at the Center for Institutional Analysis of Science and Education at the European University in St. Petersburg.

4️⃣ Enhance your professional appeal with a practical masterclass on "Positioning a Scientist's Profile on LinkedIn" guided by Valeria Te, an expert in environmental, social, and managerial impact, and former head of the Experimentation Accelerator Lab (UNDP in Kazakhstan).

📝 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from respected experts in the field of sociology. The 3rd workshop of the School of Sociologists promises to be a transformative experience for all participants!