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Hub for methodological collaboration and innovation in the social sciences
Soda Lab
About the Project
Our primary goal is to foster interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration, aiming to integrate the diversity of methodological approaches in social and data science research. Thereby, we strive to stimulate exchange and development of innovative analytical tools.
It is our mission to:
- Enhance our understanding of the influence of digital transformation on social scienceresearch and teaching.
- Explore new data sources and implement novel tools for analyzing existing data sources. Unlocking new avenues for exploration and discovery.
- Identify scientific standards that ensure responsible and transparent utilization of computational tools, benefiting both the scholarly community and society as a whole.
The Lab catalyzes the frontiers of interdisciplinary research, driving forward the integration of diverse methodologies and technologies to address pressing societal challenges. Through collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to ethical inquiry, the Soda Lab strives to shape a future where the insights gleaned from social and data science research pave the way for positive change and progress.
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© Universität Bremen
Seminarseries 2024 / 2025
Starting on November 11th at 2 pm at SOCIUM, we will host presentations and discussions on innovative, future-oriented methods across various disciplines and research traditions. This series is designed to provide a collaborative space for scientists at all career levels who are interested in methodology, promoting mutual exchange and opportunities to learn from one another.
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© Michael Ihle / Universität Bremen
Seminarseries 2024
Our seminar series will continue this semester: Starting on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the Soda Lab invites you to a weekly discourse on computer-based methods in the social sciences. The series will take place on Mondays from 14:00 to 15:00, with the exception of the first lecture and will be hybrid to allow for presentations and participation from around the world. Our aim is to create a space that brings together methodologically interested researchers of all career stages to foster interdisciplinary exchange and shared learning.
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© Katharina Burgdorf
Measuring Culture Worskshop 2023
The two-day workshop brought together 15-20 researchers who are interested in using computational and formal approaches in the sociological study of culture. The workshop covered a wide range of research topics that employ network and text analytical applications, as well as computer vision approaches to study cultural phenomena. Participants had the opportunity to discuss novel data sources and formats, including unstructured text files, images, songs, or videos, to share ideas on collecting and storing such data and dealing with data quality issues.
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