NDSC Virtual Community Training 3/17
NDSC 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
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