1212 - Doing Sociology Outside the Academy: Insights from Sociologists Working in Diverse Settings

Session Submission Type: Invited Session

Description

How are sociologists are using sociological knowledge and skills beyond the academy. More sociologists are crossing the once impermeable boundary between academic sociology and sociological practice. For some the move to sociological practice is a destination and for others it is a temporary sojourn. In both cases, sociologists find that they can contribute to scholarship and social change from within practice-based institutions. Panelists will discuss what pulled them toward nonacademic careers, how they use their sociological knowledge and training to make a difference across a range of settings and applied problems, and how sociology has an impact through their work. In this moderated discussion, panelists will address how sociology is perceived and valued in their work settings, their experiences in interdisciplinary teams and settings, whether and how they use sociological language and concepts with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, and how sociology shapes their work and its products.

Sub Unit

• Thematic Session

Session Organizer

• Chloe E. Bird, RAND

Presider

• Chloe E. Bird, RAND

Panelists

• David M. Bott, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• Roy E. Feldman, Behavior Analysis In NY, LLC

• Michael S. Fleischer, Organizational Dynamics

• Cameron Macdonald, Qualitative Health Research Consultants