Like many #academics, I'm heading over to Mastodon. You can follow me there at @profshumate@fediscience.org. If any of my peeps are also heading to Mastodon too, shoot me a line and let me know.

RT @IPRatNU: The pandemic exacerbated societal inequalities, putting a strain on social services. In a new working paper, @ProfShumate and….

For those thinking about the challenges of switching to mastodon, I encourage my academic friends to join It's the server for actively publishing scientists. If you want to see who in your follower list is already there, use @debirdify <- makes a list.

@icahdq @AEJMC @NatComm Apply or more information here:

My department has a great program for new scholars who want some runway before transitioning to a TT assistant professor role. I'm the search chair and would be happy to answer any questions about the program. My DMs are open @icahdq @AEJMC @NatComm #jobs #postdocposition

RT @SSIReview: Almost all networks face “crossroads moments.” @ProfShumate & Katherine R. Cooper explain “the prior decisions that they mak….

I always enjoy talking with @swilley_b about #NetworksforSocialImpact. He is now leading My Brother's Keeper in Chicago and demonstrating his collaborative leadership skills. He's a #socialimpact leader to watch.

RT @NNSI_NU: Let's talk with Allen Swilley, who works at Fair Housing Agency as a Director of Organizational Effectiveness and see how he u….

Every #network for #socialimpact will face a crossroads moment. the network will either adapt or disband. This article, which I co-authored with @katercooper, describes common crossroads moments (e.g., losing major funding) and what networks can do now to prepare to face them.

Here's the second part of the five levels of difficulty video featuring one of our GREAT @NU_SoC undergraduates - Alison Casler. Other undergraduate interns who made this project happen are Kat Kosup, Brett Mayfield, and Lola Knight. Check out the two hats' props around 4:40.

RT @NNSI_NU: Today's post is about the 2nd part of our big summer project "Understanding Networks across 5 levels of difficulty". Here Pro….

My students challenged me to make a 5-levels-of-difficulty-video for #NetworksforSocialImpact. The first level is explaining my book to my now 6th grader. My favorite part is around 1:02 when I ask him what he knows about what I do for a living. His answer was, "Not much." 🤣🤣.

RT @FrogandToadbot: “I cannot remember any of the things that were on my list of things to do. I will just have to sit here and do nothing,….

Check out our latest Impact Insights newsletter. It focuses on referral networks that connect people to benefits, programs, and services. Learn how to design and manage these networks using real-time performance data. via @LinkedIn.

RT @NVSQuarterly: We're excited each issue of NVSQ now includes an #openaccess article!!. Check out this one on collaborative governance in….

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I'm hiring! Come work with me to transform systems of care as a research associate. Applications open until August 15. Apply at nnsi@northwestern.edu. @NNSI_NU .#socialimpactjobs #research #hiringnow #nonprofit #socialimpact #hiring #work.

Hi Friends - My family and I are safe and currently sheltering in place with the rest of Highland Park. We are all in shock.

Great position with a fantastic junior faculty/post-doc mentor.