Scholars Strategy Network

Scholars Strategy Network
Formation 2009
Headquarters Scholars Strategy Network
CGIS Knafel Building, K427
1737 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Director
 Theda Skocpol
Website www.scholarsstrategynetwork.org

The Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) is an association of academics and researchers who coordinate to address public challenges while increasing the accessibility of their findings to those outside of academia.[1][2]

While the work of individual SSN members is typically published in academic journals, the organization encourages its members to write "briefs" about current issues.[3][4] These shorter pieces, written in consideration of a lay audience, are published on the organization's website.[5]

The idea for the Scholars Strategy Network with an associated website was originally conceived of in 2009 by sociologist and political scientist Theda Skocpol.[6] The association is backed by donors Robert Bowditch, Jr. and David desJardins, both of whom are affiliated with the progressive Democracy Alliance, but the Scholars Strategy Network does not take formal positions on policy questions or support or oppose particular political candidates.[7]

Regional Networks

An SSN Regional Network includes scholars who live or work in that region, and each is coordinated by a leader or co-leaders who set the regional agenda and organize discussions and public events.[8] The following areas are represented by SSN Regional Networks:[9]

References

  1. ↑ Siddiqui, Sabrina. "Paul Ryan Budget Plan Targeted By Progressive Academics Via Scholars Strategy Network." The Huffington Post. 7 August 2012. Accessed 17 November 2013.
  2. ↑ "The Politics of Climate Change Legislation." Harvard Magazine. 15 February 2013. Accessed 17 November 2013.
  3. ↑ McMurtrie, Beth. "Social Scientists Seek New Ways to Influence Public Policy." The Chronicle of Higher Education. 30 August 2013. Accessed 17 November 2013.
  4. ↑ Voeten, Erik. "Scholars Strategy Network." The Washington Post: The Monkey Cage. 24 September 2013. Accessed 17 November 2013.
  5. ↑ Tomasky, Michael. "How Legislators View Their Constituents." The Daily Beast. 24 September 2013. Accessed 17 November 2013.
  6. ↑ Siddiqui, Sabrina. "Paul Ryan Budget Plan Targeted By Progressive Academics Via Scholars Strategy Network." The Huffington Post. 7 August 2012. Accessed 17 November 2013.
  7. ↑ Stanford Insights Staff. "Stanford Professors Join Scholars Strategy Network to Engage with Public." Stanford Insights. Fall 2012. Accessed 4 December 2013.
  8. ↑ Shan, Tony. "Experts explore who controls government." The Duke Chronicle. 20 March 2013. Accessed 17 November 2013.
  9. ↑ Scholars Strategy Network. "What are Regional Networks?" Accessed 4 December 2013.
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