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Tom Peteet believes teaching students to build AI instead of banning it will stimulate critical analysis. He encourages friendly competition as a hackathon, emphasizing the importance of community in bringing these ideas to life.

Read his full post here: www.socialsciencespace.com/2026/04/dont...

Free webinar. Empowering Social and Behavoiral Science Researchers: Connecting Research and Policy. Wednesday, April 15th. 8am PT | 11am ET

There’s still time to register for our free webinar on supporting impact-focused social and behavioral scientists.

Our panel will offer actionable insights on connecting research with policy and rethink how impact and institutional incentives are defined.

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The Alison Morrison Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

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Public event at CASBS in partnership w/ @sagepub.com

Thursday, May 7 | 5:30pm

The 2026 Sage-CASBS Award Lecture by

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“The Hidden Power of Cultural Defaults”

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Critical Thinking Challenge A contest spotlighting creative, practical approaches to strengthening critical thinking in higher education Sage Dr. Oh Zi Jian smiling

Dr. Oh Zi Jian is a lecturer from Malaysia who proposes that critical thinking should be a daily activity for students beyond the classroom.

He suggests sparking new curiosity in everyday habits.

Read his full post on Social Science Space: www.socialsciencespace.com/2026/04/from...

Critical Thinking Challenge A contest spotlighting creative, practical approaches to strengthening critical thinking in higher education Sage

With misinformation on the rise, critical thinking is more important than ever.

We asked higher education professionals to share their ideas on better incorporating critical thinking strategies in the classroom.

Meet the finalists from Sage's first-ever Critical Thinking Challenge.

Sage is a Finalist for a 2026 EPIC Award in Publishing Education and Training Initiatives!

Grateful to be recognized alongside so many talented professionals. #ScholarlyPublishing #EPICAwards Society for Scholarly Publishing

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Explore the research collection. Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Our Sign Language and Deaf Studies microsite features free-to-access research that spans education, hearing loss, healthcare, accessibility, and more.

Browse the collection: https://ow.ly/tcPG50YwLAa

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“…Black Americans hold, on average, about 17 cents for every dollar of white wealth.”

Ellora Derenoncourt of Princeton University discusses the racial wealth gap in the United States on a new episode of the Social Science Bites podcast.

Listen now: www.socialsciencespace.com/2026/04/ello...

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For #TransgenderDayofVisibilty, we're sharing a blog about the importance of visibility and resistance in trans research.

Find new, free-to-access resources on trans hope and joy.

Read on Social Science Space: www.socialsciencespace.com/2025/03/tran...

Free webinar. Empowering Social and Behavioral Science Researchers: Connecting Research and Policy. Wednesday, April 15th. 8am PT | 11am ET

Join us on April 15 for a talk on the disconnect between impact-focused researchers and institutional incentives.

Our panel will share practical solutions for connecting research with policy and discuss how the free tool Sage Policy Profiles supports scholars.

Register: https://ow.ly/lAqV50YAw6Z

And to support student journeys, discover textbooks aligned with the 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), designed to build the core competencies needed for real-world practice: ow.ly/32fu50YzFfG

March is Social Work Month

This #SocialWorkMonth, we’re sharing free, accessible resources that help inspire students to explore meaningful careers in social work.

Find activities from award-winning authors and a downloadable poster on our Careers in Social Work hub: ow.ly/81Xz50YzFc0

HAZEL ROSE MARKUS wins 2026 Sage-CASBS Award

Hazel Markus’s pathbreaking work has illuminated ways in which cultural contexts and psychological processes constitute each other. She delivers a public award lecture at CASBS on May 7.

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@alicemeadows.bsky.social reminds us that people deserve to have access to an information ecosystem everyone can understand. Public-good curators like her help foster that environment. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of #PublicGoodCuration
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Independence with Impact Report 2025

Our latest report is a snapshot of the work we accomplished in 2025. It highlights how we’re investing in critical thinking, championing research impact, and providing trusted resources to help educators navigate AI-driven change.

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❓What role do librarians play in the age of AI?❓

Michael Meth from SJSU Library explains why librarians are central to #PublicGoodCuration, helping people navigate AI-generated information.

For more, explore 'The People’s Case for Curators' guide, developed with @sagepub.com ➡️ bit.ly/40nA6ec

For International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting free-to-access resources that highlight gender equity and justice. The research in this collection recognizes the work that women have done to drive progress across disciplines.

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People should be able to form opinions based on reliable information. Public-good curators like Elaine Westbrooks of Cornell University protect that reliability. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
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This month is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, and we’re sharing a hub of resources that highlight LGBTQIA+ research – featuring valuable insights on topics like sexual orientation, queer theory, and more.

Read and explore now: https://ow.ly/xoIn50Yi54P

Public-good curators like H. Rich Milner IV use information from across disciplines to ensure that new research is high quality. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
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Free webinar How researchers can maintain the standards of good science in a world of misinformation The People's Case for Curators February 18, 2026 11am ET | 4pm GMT How to Do Research and Get Published

Have you registered for our free webinar with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social?

Join us tomorrow at 11am ET as we discuss the people who work to the standards of good science, such as librarians and editors, and how to make those standards more visible.

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Sponsored by the #iSchoolUI & @sagepub.com, the Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award acknowledges those who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom. If you know someone who would be a good candidate, nominate them by April 14! ▶️ bit.ly/405D9Yb

Tips for Teaching in Today's Political Science Classroom. Podcast with Christina Bejarno, Sorelle Gaynor, and Eric Langenbacher

Curious how others are teaching Political Science in today’s divisive environment? Three experienced instructors discuss real strategies for turning today's polarization and misinformation into opportunities for richer, more effective learning.

Listen to the podcast here: https://ow.ly/xEkn50YbffB

New feature. Would you like to get your research into policy conversations? Sage Policy Profiles.

Did you know – Sage Policy Profiles matches researchers to live policy opportunities based on their work, biography, and countries of interest, all for free.

Get up to three tailored matches each month and optional email alerts when new ones appear.

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Public-good curators like Ivan Oransky give us the whole, verified picture by properly contextualising new information. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
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Free webinar How researchers can maintain the standards of good science in a world of misinformation The People's Case for Curators February 18, 2026 11am ET | 4pm GMT How to Do Research and Get Published

Join us and @senseaboutsci.bsky.social for a free webinar February 18 at 11 AM ET.

We'll highlight the people who work to the standards of good science, such as librarians and research professionals, and how to make those standards more visible.

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