Innovations in Political Networks
Elizabeth Menninga
Full Day, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Los Angeles Convention Center, 511B
This daylong workshop seeks to bring together scholars working on the cutting end of network analysis in political science. This workshop will include those advancing network methodology with new measures, estimators, and models (both quantitative and qualitative) as well as those advancing network theory and application. Network analysis provides a common language for social scientists interested in understanding how the connections and relationships between the actors we care about (from rebel groups to members of Congress to voters around the world) shape the attitudes and actions of political actors. While the last decade has seen great advancement both methodologically and theoretically, having a common forum to share cutting edge work, receive feedback from others exploring questions of relation and connection, and present innovations ensures the continued growth of this work across substantive areas of APSA.
The workshop will be designed to bring together graduate students, junior scholars, and senior scholars engaging in political network work. We will showcase 14 new projects with time for discussion and feedback for each. Discussants will also be recruited to provide written feedback on each presentation as well. Audience participation is welcome as this workshop will not be invitation only. During lunch, participants will be encouraged to further conversations started during the workshop as well as provide mentorship for junior participants. We hope to also encourage participation in a post workshop dinner to further these conversations and solidify connections and collaborations.