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The Research to Practice Lab (R2P)

Led by Dr. Lisa Wexler, the Research to Practice (R2P) Lab reflects a participatory research program that is animated by community and interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific, cultural and local knowledges, and reciprocal relationships. Learn more about R2P
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Group Dynamics Seminar Series

The Group Dynamics Seminar series is considered one of the longest running seminar series in the social sciences: It has been running uninterruptedly since it was founded by Kurt Lewin in the 1920’s in Berlin. The series organizer/s and theme rotate every semester on a theme chosen by faculty organizer/s who are affiliated with the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Institute for Social Research, with seminars held Mondays from 3:30 to 5. Read more about Group Dynamics Seminar Series >
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RCGD Fall Seminar Series: Global Perspectives on Culture & Health (Miguel Arce Rentería)
Institute For Social Research @ 3:30pm
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