We hope you'll join us for the "Advanced Networks PDW: Cutting-Edge Social Network Theoretical Work and ERGM Workshop" on Saturday Aug 6, 2016 4:15PM - 7:15PM in the Anaheim Marriott's South Marquis Ballroom.
This is program submission 17482, session 430. There is NO COST to attend the PDW and pre-registration is not required. This PDW is sponsored by the OMT, OB, BPS, RM, OCIS, HR Divisions.
Social networks is a field of study that focuses on relations among a set of actors. Network researchers have developed a set of distinctive theoretical perspectives and methodological techniques for collecting data, statistical analysis, and visual representation. This PDW's goals are to:
* Present on the future of the field in a plenary format
* Conduct an introductory workshop on the use of ERGM models
* Facilitate interaction among researchers engaged in network research through the use of small group roundtables
Workshop Format:
We'll begin with remarks and presentations on the future of the field by senior researchers in a plenary format, followed by breaking into two groups for either the 1) Introductory workshop on the use ERGM models by Eric Quintaine for participants interested in this methodological innovation or 2) Small group roundtables with prominent SNA scholars.
If you're interested in attending the Advanced Networks PDW, please take a few (1-3) minutes to fill out this brief survey by clicking the link below:
In the survey, you'll let us know whether you'll be attending either the ERGM workshop or the Round Table Discussion Session (further details below). Those interested in being matched with prominent SNA scholars will be able to select which social network scholar they prefer to be matched with.
- Exponential Random Graph Models (ERGMs) are a family of statistical models used in social networks. They allow researchers to compare observed networks with the set of all possible alternative networks, permitting inference about the relative frequency of network substructures of theoretical interest, disambiguating the influence of confounding processes, efficiently representing complex structures, and linking local-level processes to global-level properties.
- The Round Table Discussion Session will involve matching participants with prominent social network scholars based on similar research interests. Participants will be in small groups with a social network scholar and will have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.
If you have any questions about the Advanced Networks PDW, please contact Meredith Woehler, Univ. of Kentucky (meredith.woehler@uky.edu).
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PhD Student, Department of Management
Gatton College of Business and Economics
University of Kentucky