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MS SDM Portfolio Series: Portfolio Review by Alumni
Hi everyone. Get ready for the next Portfolio Review. We’ve invited 12 alumni to join us and gather their insights about best practices, industry standards, ideas, and suggestions. Do not hesitate to join even if you’re not ready with your portfolios; observing and carrying takeaways from this session will surely be helpful. 📅 Date: March 22 🕒 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST 🔗 Join Here: https://lnkd.in/dujtiEaT Please note that this session will not be recorded.
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MS SDM Portfolio Series: Masterclass with Paul Benson
Don’t Miss Out! Join us for a Portfolio Masterclass with Paul Benson. This interactive workshop will equip you with the skills to ideate and craft effective portfolios. 📅 Date: Feb 23 🕒 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST 🔗 Join Here: https://lnkd.in/d-mYYWsu This is your chance to refine your portfolio and showcase your projects like never before. Whether you’re just starting out or improving your portfolio, there’s something for everyone in this masterclass. See you there!
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Open Call: Good Interventions ’24 Design Competition and Exhibition
Good Interventions is an annual exhibition of intangible design projects that address the pressing issues of our time by bringing together the power of design and social sciences. For its second edition, fifteen projects will be selected to be exhibited. The program is organized by the Parsons School of Design Strategies at the New School. More details Submissions are accepted for individual or group projects through April 15, 2024 at 5 pm EST. Fill out the submission form and send it, with your design, to Ishaanee Pandey ishaaneepandey@newschool.edu. Design Projects can be sent as pdf or ppt or video. If…
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MS-SDM Monthly Seminar Hunting for Whales: Game Design, Advertising, and Material Political Economy
Donald MacKenzie, Professor of Sociology, The University of Edinburgh and Colleen Macklin, Professor of Media Design, Parsons, Thursday, February 8, 12:00- 1:15 A machine-learning feedback loop, operated above all by Facebook/Instagram, is crucial to the app economy. It fine-tunes the advertising of free-to-play games and other apps so as to acquire users with greatest lifetime value, especially “whales” who spend significant sums of money on in-app purchases. However, changes imposed on mobile games and apps by Apple in 2021 have partially broken this loop, sparking a fierce, albeit subterranean, struggle to repair it. Drawing on 106 interviews with practitioners of…
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MS SDM Monthly Seminar Series: How to Make Money in the 21st Century?
A Sociological Discussion + Money Design Sprint November 30, 5 – 7PM EST Location: Starr Foundation Hall, The New School, 63 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003 Or, if you want, follow on zoom. Join us for insightful discussions and the launch of Koray Caliskan’s new book on Cryptocurrencies, their Markets, Communities and Blockchains: Data MONEY. This event is a rare opportunity to explore the evolving landscape of money and its impact on our lives. Dive into the world of cryptocurrencies, economics, and societal changes with a dynamic panel discussion from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, followed by an…
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MS SDM Monthly Seminar Series: Designing Space as a Market Device
Featuring Dr Liz McFall with Dr Evren Uzer as discussant In Person: 66 5th Ave New York, Room 603 Or Zoom with link here Dr Liz McFall is the Director of Data Civics Program and Chancellor’s Fellow based in the Edinburgh Futures Institute and Sociology at the University of Edinburgh. Serving as the (Founding) Editor in Chief of the Journal of Cultural Economy, she has published extensively on life and health insurance. Her recent research has focused on the emergence of insurtech and data-driven innovations including personalization and self-tracking. She was recently a member of the General Data Ethics expert…
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Beyond Neoliberalism and “Neo-Illiberalism”: The Democratic Challenge and the Future of Capitalism
Click here to watch the conference webinar This conference will focus on developing economic alternatives to both the neoliberal and “neo-illiberal” policies of our day, with an emphasis on democratic governance in the domestic and international realms. Presentations on the US, China, Latin America, Africa and international financial institutions will propose more sustainable and secure ways to connect democracy and economy, including through industrial policy, social protection, human rights enforcement and reforms in the international policy arena. Speakers include: Grieve Chelwa, Federico Finchelstein, Mark Frazier, Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, Teresa Ghilarducci, Martin Guzman, Darrick Hamilton, Hans Kundnani, William Milberg, Rick McGahey, Rosana Pinheiro-Machado, Jessica…
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Housing Justice Oral History Project
Friday, November 3, 2023 Join the presentation and collaborators’ dialogue to gain insight into its objectives, methods, impact, and ways to become actively involved. This project is an ongoing collective endeavor bringing together New York residents, activists, organizers, scholars, tenant associations, grassroots groups, and community organizations. Combining oral history, critical cartography, and community advocacy, this project aims to amplify local memories, voices, and efforts while preserving the history of the housing movement. Register here.
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Book Launch: A Design-Driven Guide for Entrepreneurs
Thursday, November 2, 2023 Join the authors of “A Design Driven Guide for Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Starting up in a Multiverse” to celebrate the launch of their new book. A panel discussion with Parsons ELab fellows will center around a holistic design-driven approach imbued with the values of social and environmental justice. Hear how these values impacted their journey from student to successful founder. The conversation will provide valuable insights to the Next Generation Entrepreneur who believes in creating a more just and verdant world by starting up. Register here.
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STARTUP LAW 101
Join us for “Law 101,” an enlightening event hosted by Parsons Entrepreneurial Lab in collaboration with the Brooklyn Law Incubator & Policy (BLIP) Clinic! In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, knowledge is power. Understanding the legal aspects of running a business is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Parsons Entrepreneurial Lab has teamed up with BLIP Clinic to provide you with essential insights into the legal landscape that can impact your venture. At “Law 101,” you will have the opportunity to: – Gain foundational knowledge of key legal principles affecting startups and businesses. – Engage with experienced legal experts…
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