Studying abroad: a necessary path towards a successful academic career in social sciences in Lebanon?

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 390-408
Author(s):  
Lama Kabbanji ◽  
Hala Awada ◽  
Mariam Hasbani ◽  
Elsa El Hachem ◽  
Paul Tabar
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Successful Academic

IN PURSUIT OF SOCIAL PROGRESS

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-449
Author(s):  
Matthew Adler ◽  
Marc Fleurbaey
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
New York ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
University Professors ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
International Panel ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World

In 2014, the New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote: ‘Some of the smartest thinkers on problems at home and around the world are university professors, but most of them just don't matter in today's great debates … I write this in sorrow, for I considered an academic career and deeply admire the wisdom found on university campuses. So, professors, don't cloister yourselves like medieval monks – we need you!’ At that time, a group of academics were working to launch the International Panel on Social Progress, with the aim of preparing a report analysing the current prospects for improving our societies.1 It gathered about 300 researchers from more than 40 countries and from all disciplines of the social sciences, law and philosophy.

Qualitative Inquiry in the Neoliberal Public Sphere: Contesting Accountability Metrics

2020 ◽  
pp. 107780042097015
Author(s):  
Pamela Zapata-Sepúlveda
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Public Sphere ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Constructive Dialogue ◽  
Local Quality ◽  
Academic Publications

Based on a critical and constructive dialogue that I articulate drawing from different authors concerned about the differentiated value that is given to academic publications at present, I reflect from the standpoint of a particular Latin American context on how we can meet the demands of governments regarding education and science, contributing to the development of our universities while complying with international and local quality standards, but without losing the sense of an academic career project aimed at generating knowledge in social sciences that can be put at the service of communities that are researched and contribute to the improvement of people’s lives.

scholarly journals The physics of an academic career

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merry L. Lindsey ◽  
Lisandra E. de Castro Brás
Keyword(s):  
Academic Career ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Career Plan ◽  
Successful Academic

We adopted well-known physics equations to illustrate concepts for developing a successful academic career plan. Formulas for distance, force, momentum, and power are used to explain how to define goals and set a pace that maximizes success potential. Formulas for synergy, balance, and stress are used to highlight common obstacles encountered by both junior (untenured and early career) and established faculty and provide ways to circumvent or limit damage from setbacks. Combined, these formulas provide tips for thriving in an academic environment.

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