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Interviews with Industry Leaders & Academic Experts
Our interviewees will help you discover what it is like to work with various companies and universities in Switzerland and abroad. You will also learn about persuasive and effective oral and written communication.
Whether you are a junior professional looking for career inspiration or simply curious about the latest work and research in economics, communications, international relations, education, and related fields, in the section below you will find valuable insights and motivation to explore new research, ideas, and career opportunities.
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Science Serving Society: Dr. Michael O. Hengartner on Leading the ETH Domain, the Craft of Teaching & Persuasion
What does it take to lead one of the world's most influential scientific institutions? Prof. Dr. Michael O. Hengartner, President of the ETH Board, reflects on teaching, science policy, persuasion, and the mindset behind leading the ETH Domain.
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
May 2825 min read
Women in Academia: Dr. Elisa Cugliana’s Work on the Books of Fortune & in Digital Philology
What is it like to bridge the gap between pre-modern manuscripts and the digital world while pursuing an academic career? In this interview, Dr. Elisa Cugliana, Junior Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Cologne, discusses her unique and inspiring career trajectory. Specializing in the digital/computational editing of medieval texts and the philology of Germanic languages, Dr. Cugliana's noteworthy scholastic contributions stand at the intersection of traditi
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jun 30, 202415 min read
Call for Book Chapter Proposals: "UN/ORGANIZED: Interorganizational Cooperation & Crisis Management"
The vision and mission for this volume is to showcase a variety of academic/scholarly work that discusses the opportunities and...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jul 4, 20223 min read
Summer Writing Challenge: Looking for Accountability Partners
Do you find it challenging to stay on track with your writing goals? And, do you find it especially difficult to write during the summer...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Shaping the Practice of School Psychology: Interview with Carol S. Lidz, Psy.D.
“Who really knows us? And, who really knows what we have accomplished in our lives?” These are the questions that Dr. Carol S. Lidz asked herself at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In search of “meaning” for “the time provided,” in 2020, Dr. Lidz became “increasingly grateful” to have the ability and personal network required to write a book that showcases her and several other female colleagues’ professional experiences within the field of School Psychology. In this
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Feb 8, 202212 min read
World Politics & UN Peacebuilding: Interview with Sara Hellmüller, PhD
How does the emerging multipolar world order influence United Nations peacebuilding approaches? If you are an international relations scholar, a peacebuilding practitioner, or someone who wants to learn about current peace research, then Dr. Hellmüller’s work will greatly appeal to you. In this brief interview you will learn about: Dr. Hellmüller’s strategies to coin her research questions, the methodological approach she’s taking to structure and conduct her work, the unexpe
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jan 18, 20226 min read
Afghanistan Governance: The Illusion of Political Inclusion & Stability
What is the political and security situation in Afghanistan today? While under the intense scrutiny of the international community, the...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Dec 29, 20219 min read
Human Coding, Machine-Learning Techniques & Discourse Analysis: Interview with David Sylvan, PhD
Are you interested to learn about current research employing both human coding and machine-learning (ML) techniques, within the social sciences? If so, in this short interview, you will be able to read about Dr. David Sylvan’s reasons for undertaking such a methodological approach within his own research and the benefits/dis-benefits of utilizing human coding versus ML techniques to conduct discourse analysis within the field of international relations/political science. Dr.
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Dec 16, 20217 min read
The 10 Writing Rules: Advice from Author Jenn M. Jackson, PhD
Are you struggling with writing and publishing within the field of political science? If so, do not worry – your struggle is understood...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Nov 23, 20215 min read
Studying & Teaching Security Studies in Pakistan vs. the U.S.: Interview with Sannia Abdullah, PhD
Do you ever struggle with following the path on which your heart might lead you? If so, to help motivate and gently nudge you to follow your dream, here is a riveting and deeply personal interview with Dr. Abdullah, that shows how even amid the great challenges that life might bring, one must embrace uncertainty, persist in achieving their dreams, and confidently follow the path on which their heart may lead them. In this inspiring article you will read about Dr. Abdullah's p
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Nov 9, 20217 min read
The Spatial Turn in Peace & Conflict Studies: Interview with Annika Björkdahl, PhD
Have you ever wondered: Where does peace take place? If so, you are not alone and Prof. Björkdahl’s work is here to answer your question. In this brief interview you will learn about: the role and contributions of spatial analysis to peace and conflict research, how spatial features may be understood as “manifestations of peace and war,” that learning about the spatial approaches employed by “geographers of peace” is a useful undertaking for political scientists, and that und
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Oct 26, 20215 min read
Grow Your Research Knowledge & Community
Do you love reading and learning about research, writing, and analysis within the field of international relations? If so, welcome, you...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jul 21, 20213 min read
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