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PhD Workshop with Professor Michèle Lamont
Wednesday
07
May
Michèle Lamont

Seeing Others: How Recognition Shapes Research and Society

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Maison de la Paix, Geneva Graduate Institute

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We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for graduate students to participate in a two-hour workshop with Professor Michèle Lamont, renowned Harvard sociologist and author of the newly published Seeing Others: How Recognition Works and How It Can Heal a Divided World.

This interactive session will focus on applying Professor Lamont’s insights on recognition, solidarity, and social divides to the work of emerging scholars.

 

What to Expect

  • Brief Presentation by Professor Lamont: Insights from Seeing Others and its relevance to sociology and anthropology.
  • Live Feedback on Student Research: Selected students will present their work and receive tailored commentary.
  • Open Q&A and Discussion: Explore questions on research methods, publication strategies, and more.

 

How to Apply

  • Eligibility: Doctoral students in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields at UNIGE and IHEID.
  • Submission: Please send a 2-page research summary to democracy.applications@graduateinstitute.ch. Your summary should outline:
    • Main research question(s)
    • Methods and any preliminary findings
    • How your work connects to or could benefit from Professor Lamont’s work on recognition and social divides
  • Deadline: April 11, 2025
  • Selection: Approximately 20 participants will be selected to ensure diversity of perspectives. Notifications will be sent by April 5.

 

Workshop Structure

09:00: Welcome & Introduction
Introductions by Graziella Moraes da Silva and Nicolas Fischer

09:10: Remarks by Professor Lamont
Overview of Seeing Others and her mentoring approach

09:25: Deep Dive: Seeing Others in Practice 
Recognition, solidarity, and how these themes shape research

09:40: Student Presentations & Feedback 
Each student gives a 2-minute lightning talk and Professor Lamont gives 5 minutes of group feedback per group

10:25: Open Q&A & Discussion
Broad questions and reflections, including research design and collaboration

10:50: Closing Remarks 
Final thoughts from Professor Lamont and how to stay connected

We look forward to your submissions and to a vibrant exchange on how recognition shapes the way we study the social world. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to receive feedback from Professor Lamont and connect with peers across institutions.

This workshop is co-organized with the Geneva Centre de Philanthropie and the Swiss Sociological Society - Geneva.

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