Erin McDonnell

Sociologist of states, orgs & development @NotreDame. Author of Patchwork Leviathan. @NUSociology PhD. lover of all things Ghana. my views≠ND RT≠endorse.

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

@LauraRbnsn I do something like this the first three weeks but not with relative compliments (better than others) but to acknowledge what’s great about them, their comments, their questions, their writing. It’s transformative esp for disadvantaged students.

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Anyone who says humans can’t use echolocation has never seen me in the parking lot

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Last night a student in a scary, potentially dangerous situation reached out to me for help. it reminded me of two things:

1) you never really know what your students are dealing with and I’d rather be suckered by a fib than doubt a sad truth

2) teaching is a sacred trust

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Check out Abi Ocobock’s new book! Thoughtful, in depth study of how LGBQ couples think about having access to marriage and how that shapes their relationships

https://t.co/ABtPX4AwwA

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Met w a student today who admits took my methods class to ✅ a box.

Now he's so psyched and knowledgeable about his project he sounds like a future prof w GREAT ideas about nonprofit shelters on migration routes in Mexico

Getting to be part of that is such a privilege🥰

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

@raulpacheco I teach a methods course that’s very hands on tho I’ve not done narrative analyses, happy to touch base share resources

[Hahrie Han 한 하 리 @hahriehan]

🙈🙈‼️‼️🤞🤞

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Just inaugurated @NotreDame President Fr Bob Dowd. His first declaration was:

ND will be NEED BLIND and ZERO LOANS for students from anywhere in the world.

Grad student families will get health insurance.

Proud to see ND use our endowment for good.

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Give assignments that let students have agency in what they write about.

My methods students were terrified of the freedom to choose their research focus bc they have ZERO prior experience being guided by their OWN interest. Now, thats the learning they value most.

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

@Samuel__Cohn I’d respectfully disagree on this. I think an RR from ASR is a pretty relevant signal even if it’s not a guarantee of publication. Less relevant for merely under review papers.

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

@JinaLeeSoc Yes most but not all put RR at the top of papers in progress section.

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Thoughts on listing R&R pubs on CV for job market?

I favor listing the journal but [using different descriptive title in brackets] so it conveys content & j prestige but keeps anon of review from searches. v few ppl do this. Many list title but not journal where they have RR?

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Sociologists & others interested in virtues and morality, whether of individuals, groups, or even technology, apply for fellowships at @NDEthics. App due 10/14

more info: https://t.co/GzbQT5IY9l

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Catch your students doing well and TELL THEM. Most students have never had a prof email them to 👏 their participation/class contributions. I try to do this 3x per class the first few classes. It pays dividends! Those students 3x eager next class, they lead & bring others along.

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

@JaeJaeykim2 you would probably be a really solid candidate for a postdoc with the @KelloggInst given your interests! More info here: https://t.co/EmfiBQlbHj

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

The @NDEthics CFP for tech ethics funding teams working on how tech affecting 1) society community & culture 2) governance & policy 3) interdisciplinary

You have to have one ND faculty member on the team but happy to put ppl in touch w poss collabs

https://t.co/0nyNGwC32O

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

Putting together a class w @mintytem on how sociology can provide positive models for students to solve problems, make concrete improvements in orgs, communities, or peoples' lives. Hit me w any similar classes you know of or books/articles we should read! Self refs welcome!

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

@FluentInFinance We had a missed connection due to air traffic control which delayed us at our takeoff and landing. We could not get in until almost 24 hours later. @Delta told us this was our fault and they owed us nothing. It was hugely frustrating. Any insight on this?

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

To simplify communication, if you are interested in being contacted about forming community with sociologists researching Africa, please kindly fill in this form

https://t.co/Mu0JhoxdGH

(wow that got bureaucratic fast, sorry y'all!)

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

If you are a sociologist who does research in Africa, please comment here or DM me. I'm trying to gather a list together at least for an informal network for mutual support/intellectual community, maybe official "interest group" subsection of ASA.

[Erin McDonnell @profmcdonnell]

@ManuelaBoatca can you DM me your email?