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RCGD Highlights

The Research to Practice Lab (R2P)

ANCHRR Researchers deplaning in rural Alaska

Led by Dr. Lisa Wexler, the Research to Practice (R2P) Lab reflects a participatory research program that is animated by community and interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific, cultural and local knowledges, and reciprocal relationships. Learn more about R2P

Events

The Group Dynamics Seminar series is considered one of the longest running seminar series in the social sciences: It has been running uninterruptedly since it was founded by Kurt Lewin in the 1920’s in Berlin. The series organizer/s and theme rotate every semester on a theme chosen by faculty organizer/s who are affiliated with the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Institute for Social Research, with seminars held Mondays from 3:30 to 5. Read more about Group Dynamics Seminar Series >

Featured Faculty

Eskira   Kahsay

Eskira Kahsay

RESEARCH FELLOW

Jesse Joseph Chandler

Jesse Joseph Chandler

ADJUNCT FACULTY ASSOCIATE

Lindy   Greer

Lindy Greer

FACULTY ASSOCIATE

Lisa   Wexler

Lisa Wexler

RESEARCH PROFESSOR

Paul Boxer

Paul Boxer

ADJUNCT FACULTY ASSOCIATE

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