Speaking & Workshops

I regularly give talks and workshops for academic and public audiences in the U.S. and internationally. My sessions draw on my research in sociology to address themes of morality, authority, and the practice of research itself. I speak on topics including project management for researchers, mixed methods, research ethics, and the relationship between science and religion.

My presentations typically run 45–60 minutes with time for Q&A, while workshops range from half- to full-day and are interactive and tailored to participants’ needs. Recent invitations for talks and workshops include universities and research centers in the U.S. and abroad.

I am available for both in-person and virtual events, ranging from 45–60 minute talks to half- or full-day workshops. I tailor each session to the needs of the audience—whether faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, or broader public groups.

Recent invitations include the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Indiana University Bloomington, Ghent University (Belgium), the City University of Hong Kong, the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), and Arizona State University.

Project Management for Researchers

Based on my book Project Management for Researchers: A Practical, Stress-Free Guide to Getting Organized (University of Michigan Press, 2024), these talks and workshops introduce participants to project management principles across the stages of research: planning, execution, and adjustment. Participants learn how to design systems that are efficient, reliable, legible, and aligned with their goals and values.

Mixed Methods Research

These sessions introduce participants to mixed methods research, with attention to conceptual frameworks, integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches, and best practices for publication and grant-writing. Tailored workshops are available for audiences ranging from graduate students to established faculty.

Morality, Authority, and Ethics in Public Life

Talks on how morality and authority shape contemporary life, including research ethics, kindness, and the intersection of science and religion. These presentations draw from my current research and are accessible to both academic and broader audiences.

Formats

Presentations (45–60 minutes + Q&A)
Workshops (half- or full-day, interactive and hands-on)
Tailored Sessions for specific research groups, graduate students, or faculty audiences

Contact

The best way to reach me about speaking or workshops is by email. Please include your institution, audience, and preferred topic(s).

THE WHAT AND WHY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR RESEARCHERS

This workshop will introduce scholars to research project management and its importance across stages of research projects, including planning, execution, and adjustment. It discusses the importance and value--to the research, the researcher, and the institution--of effective research project management. Participants will learn about how to use the principles of reliability, legibility, and efficiency to guide the development of their own research project management systems.

AN INTRODUCTION TO MIXED METHODS RESEARCH FOR SOCIAL SCIENTISTS

This workshop introduces participants to mixed methods research in the social sciences. We discuss conceptual and practical frameworks and considerations in developing, designing, and implementing mixed methods research. Tailored to those newer to mixed methods research who are interested in learning about it as a research approach.

DEVELOPING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

This workshop will introduce participants to the steps required to develop their own research project management system. We will focus on how to select appropriate tools for different tasks involved in research, and how to integrate these tools alongside decisions, ideas, and actions. to build and refine your research project management system.

MIXED METHODS RESEARCH: INTEGRATING QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES

This workshop focuses on how to effectively execute mixed methods research projects. We discuss best practices, review exemplars, and discuss varied theoretical approaches, to “mixing” methods and integrating qualitative and quantitative research. This includes guidance on how to examine and evaluate specific applications of mixed methods research.

ALIGNING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH YOUR GOALS AND ETHICS

Ensuring that your research project management system is effective and suited to you requires that it be clearly aligned with your goals and ethics. This workshop guides participants on how to identify and refine their goals and their values and ethical commitments as related to research. We discuss how to ensure that their research project management system is aligned with their priorities.

Examples of Recent Workshops