Social Innovation Speaker Series: Matthew Grimes
Zoom"Harnessing the Hype: Converting the Cultural Momentum of Impact Investing into Lasting Social Change" Matthew Grimes Reader in Organisational Theory & Information Systems University of Cambridge Co-Director of the Entrepreneurship Centre Abstract: Within public discourse, hype is often associated with … Continue reading
Encuentro: Defending Migrant Rights Across the Americas
ZoomThe Center for Latinx and Latin American Studies and USC Equity Research Institute is hosting a virtual conference on South America's innovative immigration policies and how the United States can integrate more humane policies. The conference, titled "Encuentro: Defending Migrant Rights Across the … Continue reading
Social Innovation Speaker Series: Maria Ballesteros-Sola
ZoomMaria Ballesteros-Sola Assistant Professor, California State University Channel Islands B Academics Co-founder, Executive Board Member & Chair of Membership Committee Abstract: What do Patagonia, Ben & Jerry’s, The Refill Shoppe, and Homeboy Recycling all have in common? All these businesses … Continue reading
Social Innovation Speaker Series: Ruby Au
ZoomRuby Au is the Head of North America for Ecosia: a Berlin-based search engine which reinvests 80-100% of its profits into tree planting and sustainable projects to fight climate change. In her role, Ruby currently manages Ecosia's market penetration and … Continue reading
Social Innovation Speaker Series: Alec Fraser
ZoomAlec has an MA in Public Policy and a PhD in Management both from King’s College London, UK where he now works as a Lecturer in Government & Business at King's Business School. He has two main research interests. Firstly, the … Continue reading
NDSC Virtual Community Training 4/21
ZoomNDSC research staff host free monthly trainings, the 3rd Wednesday of every month, to teach the public about our Neighborhood Map - a digital tool that provides access to reliable, aggregated data at the neighborhood level. Join us next on … Continue reading
From Here to Equality: A Conversation on Reparations for Black Americans
ZoomJoin the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and LaVonna B. Lewis, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a conversation with William Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen, authors of the award-winning book, From Here to Equality: … Continue reading
NDSC Virtual Community Training 5/19
ZoomNDSC research staff host free monthly trainings, the 3rd Wednesday of every month, to teach the public about our Neighborhood Map - a digital tool that provides access to reliable, aggregated data at the neighborhood level. Join us next on … Continue reading
HPRI Virtual Research Symposium: “International Solutions to Homelessness”
ZoomOn Tuesday, May 25th, the Homelessness Policy Research Institute (HPRI) will host a Virtual Research Symposium to provide a space for researchers, policymakers and providers to learn about and discuss solutions to homelessness through an international lens. The program will include four brief … Continue reading
An Introduction to the New and Improved NDSC
ZoomNDSC research staff host free monthly trainings, the 3rd Wednesday of every month, to teach the public about our Neighborhood Map - a digital tool that provides access to reliable, aggregated data at the neighborhood level. Join us next on … Continue reading