Overview
The LINKS Center for Social Network Analysis at the University of Kentucky has offered a summer workshop on social network analysus since 2008. This year we are offering two synchronous online modules, conducted over Zoom. Each module meets for 3 days for four to five hours a day, Monday through Wednesday May 11-13, plus there is additional day Thursday May 14 led by our partners at the NiLab networks center at the University of Bocconi. There is also access to a limited number of non-technical one-on-one consultations with experienced research faculty to discuss your individual project(s). The workshops and dates are shown below.
A non-technical 3-day course led by Rich DeJordy and Dan Halgin.
This workshop provides a balanced introduction to social network analysis, including theoretical concepts and network measures, using software and interpreting results. The workshop will introduce the main concepts of SNA, including centrality, cohesion, and social capital, and demonstrate routines using UCINET and Netdraw software (both Windows programs). Participants are encouraged to follow along on their own machines. Although our expertise is primarily in social networks and management research, we do our best to incorporate examples relevant to participants with backgrounds in education, health, history, and other disciplines. Starting May 11, the course meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT and 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EDT
A technical 3-day course led by Steve Borgatti.
This is an in-depth workshop focusing on the concepts and methods of SNA, with particular emphasis on relating network measures to research goals. The mathematics behind the measures is explained, as well as how to use the measures in a research context. UCINET for Windows software is used extensively. Please note that MAC users will need Parallels to run UCINET. Starting May 11, the course meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 12:45 p.m. – 4 p.m., all times EDT.
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To register, click here. Registration will remain open until 48 hours prior to the start of each track or when the track reaches capacity. Registrants may cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of their track(s). Students receive a 50% discount. Additional discounts are available for members of the University of Kentucky community.
Software
It is useful to install the software before the workshop, so that you can get any difficulties ironed out. Please visit our software page.
Contact
The website for this workshop is https://www.linksworkshop.org/. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Borgatti <sborgatti@uky.edu>. In addition, visit your specific track to get contact information for your instructors and TAs.