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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0161] SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 27 - TRANSITIONING TO WORKPLACE WORKSHOP
by Mindy Rhindress 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

Dear Students. We will be holding the next workshop on Transitioning to the Workplace on Thursday June 27 at 6:30 for an hour plus. Virtual on Zoom. This semester's workshop will concentrate on the wide variety of industries where there are opportunities that fit our MA Degree in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research. On tap are alumni who will speak about their experiences in the job market. Come, there is a lot to learn. Free, of course. More information will follow. Meantime, if you plan to attend, please let me know by email. To receive the link, you must register by sending me an email. Mindy Rhindress, PhD Sociology and Data Undergraduate Departments MA Program in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research Mentor-in-Residence

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0162] This Wednesday (May 1st) | Sociology Department Workshop with Joseph N. Cohen
by Yinxian Zhang 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

Dear colleagues and friends, Hope you are enjoying the spring break. We are pleased to announce that our next meeting of the Sociology Department Seminar Series will take place this Wednesday (May 1) at 12:15 p.m. in PH-347. We will have our very own Joe Cohen to present a very interesting study entitled "Copyright, Robot Lawyers, and Inequalities in Mass Communications". This study was based on Joe's own experience with copyright law as he worked on a project on podcasting entrepreneurship. Please check out the flyer attached below for more details. Light food and beverages will be served. We look forward to seeing many of you there on Wednesday! Best regards, Anna, Christine, Peter & Yinxian [cid:0ccd6e42-05ef-492a-938a-a3e99a6ec934] Yinxian Zhang Assistant Professor of Sociology Queens College, CUNY

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0160] Fwd: [aapor-net] - Job: Part-time Contract survey manager
by Mindy Rhindress 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> on behalf of Kevin Collins <collinsk(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:19:16 AM To: AAPORnet <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Subject: [aapor-net] - Job: Part-time Contract survey manager * This email originates from a sender outside of CUNY. Verify the sender before replying or clicking on links and attachments. * Hey all, More than just the messenger on this one. We (Survey 160) are hiring a part-time contract survey manager for the election cycle (through November) to support our work fielding surveys via text message. Details are below and at survey160.com/jobs<http://survey160.com/jobs>. Please email me with any questions All the best, Kevin Collins ---- JOB LISTING: Part-time contract survey manager Survey 160 seeks a part-time survey management contractor to manage text-message-based data collection projects. Survey 160 is a research company that builds and uses proprietary software to conduct live interviewer SMS and text-to-web surveys on elections, public policy, and other topics. This survey management contractor will work with the Chief Research Officer and Director of Survey Operations to conduct quantitative research both in support of client projects and company-wide services, clean/sort/maintain survey data, and assist with ongoing client operations with respect to data collection using our proprietary software. Through this work, you will help Survey 160 achieve its mission of providing accurate and actionable public opinion research at affordable costs. The survey management contractor role is fully remote and can be based anywhere, conditional on being authorized to work in the United States. For this role, we are looking for someone willing to work evening and weekend hours. This is a temporary position to support data collection efforts during the 2024 election season and is expected to end in November 2024. This position is ideal for late-stage PhD students or other candidates with established quantitative skills and schedule flexibility. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about survey research, methodological innovation and advancing progressive values. REQUIREMENTS * 1-2 years of experience in programming surveys, performing quality control checks, and/or managing projects for clients. * Demonstrated fluency with R or Stata for cleaning and analyzing data; proven ability to debug own code and code of others. * Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, especially in writing appropriate to be delivered to a client. * Proficiencies in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. * Ability to work well with remote colleagues. * Problem-solving, critical thinking & communication skills. * Highest degree of integrity, specifically with respect to access to sensitive client information/data. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Demonstrated interest in advancing progressive values. * Prior academic or industry experience with survey design and/or survey data analysis, especially including list-based sampling, weighting, and preparation of toplines and crosstabs. * Ability to creatively contribute to internal research to develop best practices for live SMS and text-to-web surveys. LOCATION Survey 160 is a fully remote company, though all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to virtually meet with other team members during US time zone working hours. Willingness to work night and night weekend hours is preferred for this contract position. COMPENSATION The compensation for this contract is $35 per hour. HOURS We are looking for flexible capacity for up to 20 hours per week. For this role, we are looking for someone who is willing to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings. Specifics are negotiable, but the ability to at least be on call during weekends is essential. Additionally, we are looking for someone willing to work in Eastern time or earlier. CONTACT For information about the position or to apply, contact Kevin Collins at kcollins(a)survey160.com<mailto:kcollins@survey160.com>. Please include a resume or CV and a cover letter. That cover letter should describe why you are interested in the position, the amount of time you are available for work between June and November, your level of familiarity with each Stata and R, and any experience you have doing original data collection (not just analysis of existing data). We will begin reviewing submissions on May 6, 2024. Are you a great problem solver who takes pride in your work and in making a difference? This is a chance to gain experience building for scale and seeing impactful work in production. Please apply! Candidates of color, women and non-binary candidates, and LGBTQ candidates are especially encouraged. Survey 160 recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Survey 160 celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To change your mail delivery preferences, visit your deliverability preferences page<https://groups.aapor.org/> To view the archives for this list, visit the list archives<http://groups.aapor.org/aapor-net> To view the archives for messages posted prior to 7/12/2019, visit this page<https://www.aapor.org/My-AAPOR/List-Archives/aapor-net.aspx>

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0136] March 6th | Sociology Department Internal Workshop with Christine Jang
by Yinxian Zhang 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Dear colleagues and friends, We are excited to announce that the first meeting of the Sociology Department Seminar Series will take place next Wednesday (March 6) at 12:15 p.m. in the Sociology Department Lounge (PH-252). We will have our very own Christine Jang-Trettien to workshop her working paper entitled "Chronic Pain and the Geographic Clustering of Disability Assistance in the United States." This paper is going to be submitted to the PNAS soon, so your feedback will be greatly appreciated! Please email Christine <Christine.Jang(a)qc.cuny.edu> for a draft of the paper and read it beforehand if you can attend. The workshop will be mainly discussion and feedback followed by a simple introduction given by Christine. This meeting will be in person only. Please Light food and beverages will be served. We look forward to seeing many of you next Wednesday! Best regards, Anna, Christine, Peter & Yinxian Yinxian Zhang Assistant Professor of Sociology Queens College, CUNY

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0157] Fwd: Last chance for the AAPOR Conference Experience for graduate students
by Mindy Rhindress 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

Students, this is a great experience. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> on behalf of Rodney Terry (CENSUS/CBSM FED) (via aapor-net list) <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:47:17 PM To: AAPORnet <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Subject: [aapor-net] - Last chance for the AAPOR Conference Experience for graduate students * This email originates from a sender outside of CUNY. Verify the sender before replying or clicking on links and attachments. * Dear AAPOR colleagues (and especially colleagues in the Atlanta area), We would love to have your graduate students attend the American Association for Public Opinion Research conference in Atlanta! Please forward the below opportunity to them and let them know they can submit their application for the Conference Experience—attending all 3 days of the conference—until Friday 4/12 at 5pm EST! Thanks, Rodney L. Terry AAPOR Inclusion and Equity Chair [https://sherwood-aapor.informz.net/sherwood-aapor/data/images/24%20conf%20b…] Two Opportunities for Complimentary Student Registration to the AAPOR 79th Annual Conference Conference Experience Do you know an outstanding student from an underrepresented background that would benefit from the education and networking that occurs at the AAPOR Annual Conference? You should encourage them to apply to join us in Atlanta for the AAPOR Conference Experience<http://sherwood-aapor.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQ1MTMzNyZwPTEmdT0xMDE5MDM…>! Selected participants will receive a complimentary registration. In efforts of introducing the field of public opinion research to more students and diversifying the future of AAPOR membership, AAPOR is inviting local students to attend the 79th AAPOR Annual Conference. Please share this opportunity with your professional networks and listservs. Download the Conference Experience Flier<http://sherwood-aapor.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQ1MTMzNyZwPTEmdT0xMDE5MDM…> Participant’s schedule will include: * Meeting the association president and conference co-chairs * Having an assigned conference guide * Participation in a professional development workshop * A poster presentation competition timeslot * Attendance at several sessions * Time to meet attendees, exhibitors, mentors, fellow presenters, and committee members at the welcome reception Eligibility Requirements: * Current Graduate Student Studying Statistics, Communications, Public Opinion, Survey Methodology, Sociology, Public Policy, Psychology, Political Science, STEM, or other directly related fields * Local to or able to travel to Atlanta, GA May 15 - 17, 2024 * Submit Research to Present. Eligible original research is open to poster, paper, project, or theory Thank you to the Conference Experience Sponsors: AIR<http://sherwood-aapor.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQ1MTMzNyZwPTEmdT0xMDE5MDM…> & The Center for Social and Behavioral Research (CSBR) at the University of Northern Iowa<http://sherwood-aapor.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQ1MTMzNyZwPTEmdT0xMDE5MDM…> Student Volunteer Opportunities Do you have students who want to attend the Annual Conference but don't qualify for the Conference Experience? They can volunteer and receive a complimentary registration! Eligibility Requirements: * These positions are open to current university students who plan to attend the 2024 Annual Conference in Atlanta * Students who apply must be AAPOR student members or willing to become student members by the time volunteer assignments are made * Spaces are limited so students who are interested in volunteering should submit an application asap to be considered Roles available: * Session Volunteer – Students selected for these positions will be responsible for conducting room counts during sessions and reporting accurate numbers to AAPOR staff, providing support during the Speed Networking, assisting during the Fun(d) Run, and/or Poster sessions * Social Media Volunteer – Students selected for this position will report to AAPOR’s Director of Communications and tasked with writing up blog blurbs for assigned sessions * Communications Volunteer (Can cross over with Social Media or Session Volunteer)- Students selected for this position will report to AAPOR’s Director of Communications and tasked with live tweeting, taking pictures, utilizing social media, etc Selected students will receive a complimentary registration to attend the conference in exchange for volunteering an assigned period of time during the conference, around four to six hours of work. Find out more and apply here<http://sherwood-aapor.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTQ1MTMzNyZwPTEmdT0xMDE5MDM…>. 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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0156] Fwd: YOU ARE INVITED: NYAAPOR PANJAAPOR Online Event: Young Public Opinion Stars 2024
by Mindy Rhindress 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0155] Fwd: Student traineeships in survey methodology open at U.S. State Department
by Mindy Rhindress 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> on behalf of Ford, Sarah S. (via aapor-net list) <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 7:09:15 AM To: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Subject: [aapor-net] - Student traineeships in survey methodology open at U.S. State Department * This email originates from a sender outside of CUNY. Verify the sender before replying or clicking on links and attachments. * Dear Colleagues, We would appreciate your help getting the word out to interested students that the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Opinion Research (OPN) is now accepting applications<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783771900> for two paid Methodological Student Trainees, for (1) an incoming or early grad student and (2) for a seasoned graduate student. These traineeships last one year, with possibility for renewal. Students may work full-time during school breaks and part-time during the school year, as desired/ arranged. An on-site presence in our Washington, D.C. office will be required during the initial onboarding period; some telework may be possible thereafter. About OPN The Office of Opinion Research is the U.S. government's official overseas pollster. We support U.S. diplomacy by providing the Secretary of State, the White House, and policymakers across the government with timely, insightful analyses of foreign public opinion. OPN’s regional and methodological experts commission public opinion surveys and focus groups around the world. We are uniquely positioned to assess the impact of public opinion on the policies and actions of foreign leaders, as well as identify opportunities and obstacles for U.S. public diplomacy and strategic communication. Methodological Student Trainees At the incoming or early graduate level, responsibilities include: • Harmonization of cases and variables across multiple data sets; • Assisting with questionnaire design, including measurement conceptualization to address issues of concern to U.S. policymakers; • Assisting with data cleaning and data quality assessments; • Helping develop data visualizations for complex survey data; • Analyze global data to detect patterns and changes in foreign opinion over time and across countries• Support analysts with qualitative or statistical analysis of public opinion survey data (may include support employing Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence techniques) At the seasoned graduate level, responsibilities include: • Help develop sampling strategies for probability-based sampling in face-to-face, telephone, and mixed mode/multiple-frame surveys • Evaluate weighting and sampling approaches for complex sample designs, including strategies to mitigate unit and item non-response • Assist with survey design (including innovative research designs for challenging environments and hard-to-reach populations) • Support a data science approach to cataloging and analysis of datasets • Analyze global data to detect patterns and changes in foreign opinion over time and across countries • Conduct literature reviews of advanced survey and analytic methods and presenting findings to staff • Help develop training curriculum for internal and external staff • Support analysts with questionnaire design, data visualizations, qualitative analysis, and/or advanced multi-variable analysis of public opinion data (may include support employing Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence techniques) To Apply U.S. Citizenship is required. The advertisement will close on April 12 or when 100 applications have been received; to ensure consideration, we encourage interested candidates to submit their materials today, April 8, before midnight ET. For more details and to apply, see https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783771900 Thank you, Sarah To change your mail delivery preferences, visit your deliverability preferences page<https://groups.aapor.org/> To view the archives for this list, visit the list archives<http://groups.aapor.org/aapor-net> To view the archives for messages posted prior to 7/12/2019, visit this page<https://www.aapor.org/My-AAPOR/List-Archives/aapor-net.aspx>

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0154] Schedule Your Course Registration Appointment
by Ryan Sperry 07 Apr '24

07 Apr '24

Dear Master's Students, I hope this message finds you all well. As we begin to look ahead to the next semester, it's crucial that you take proactive steps to ensure that your course selections align with both your academic and career goals. To facilitate the registration process, I am asking each of you to schedule an appointment with me. During our meeting, we will discuss your current academic standing and your future goals. This is a valuable opportunity to make informed decisions about your academic journey and to address any questions or concerns you might have. I can meet on campus during my office hours (Mondays 3:30 – 5:30 PM), outside of my office hours on campus by appointment, remotely on other days. To schedule your appointment, please email me directly at ryan.sperry(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:ryan.sperry@qc.cuny.edu> Sincerely, Prof. Sperry ______________________________________________________ Professor Ryan C. Sperry, PhD Department of Sociology, Queens College City University of New York Director, MA in Data Analytics & Applied Social Research https://qcsociology.commons.gc.cuny.edu/ email: ryan.sperry(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:ryan.sperry@qc.cuny.edu>

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0153] Fw: [aapor-net] - Research Data Specialist I in Sacramento CA
by Mindy Rhindress 06 Apr '24

06 Apr '24

Mindy Rhindress, PhD Sociology and Data Undergraduate Departments MA Program in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research Mentor-in-Residence ________________________________ From: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> on behalf of Samantha Finley <finleys918(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 5, 2024 3:38 PM To: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Subject: [aapor-net] - Research Data Specialist I in Sacramento CA * This email originates from a sender outside of CUNY. Verify the sender before replying or clicking on links and attachments. * Happy Friday! Are you looking for a career with the State of California? Looking for a great team to work with? If you’re in the Sacramento area, you may be interested in this Research Data Specialist I<https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=425…> opening in my section at EDD. The EDD’s Survey and Applied Research Section is seeking someone to join our team of research professionals in helping the EDD effectively respond to the needs of its customers, employees, and partners by providing the information and insights needed to make good decisions. Under the direction of the Research Data Supervisor II, you will design studies using survey research techniques and specialized software. You will write clear and concise studies and reports, and provide credible information and resources to the EDD's leaders. You will also assist in developing sampling plans and conducting other research efforts. What will set you apart from the crowd? A strong social science academic foundation, a desire for professional growth, initiative, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead and carry-out complex survey research projects. If you are looking to have an impact on the EDD's future, Survey and Applied Research may be the place for you. https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=425… The final filing date is 4/12/2024. Happy to answer any questions! Samantha Finley Research Data Specialist II To change your mail delivery preferences, visit your deliverability preferences page<https://groups.aapor.org/> To view the archives for this list, visit the list archives<http://groups.aapor.org/aapor-net> To view the archives for messages posted prior to 7/12/2019, visit this page<https://www.aapor.org/My-AAPOR/List-Archives/aapor-net.aspx>

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0149] Alumni: Are you going to this year's national AAPOR conference in Atlanta May 14-17??
by Mindy Rhindress 03 Apr '24

03 Apr '24

Unfortunately, I am unable to go but we usually see a few alumni attend. If you are going, meet up at the All Chapter Meeting on Thursday night May 16 in front of the New York section. Grab a water bottle while you are there that will have the QC MA logo along with other sponsors. Enjoy! Mindy Rhindress, PhD Sociology and Data Undergraduate Departments MA Program in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research Mentor-in-Residence

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