Center for Governance and Markets

Tomorrow: Shen Yongdong, Zhejiang University, will discuss Government Funding and Nonprofit Performance: Exploring the Mediating Roles of Private Donations, Volunteers, and Network Quality as part of our China Governance Workshop.

Register now for this Zoom event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkf-yqrTgqH9FU2Y42kQWSV8ck6OkcI25x #/registration

Young Scholars: join us in Pittsburgh on the day preceding the World Interdisciplinary Network for Institutional Research Conference on Resilience & Recovery for an immersive exploration of institutional theory and its application in fostering peaceful coexistence amidst diversity at the WINIR Young Scholars Pre-Conference Workshop on Bridging Divides.

This workshop is a unique opportunity to explore topics aimed at building pluralism and overcoming polarization. We welcome papers exploring, but are not limited to, mechanisms of institutional adaptation, case studies of governance responses to crises, and the role of technology in shaping societies.

🌍 Open to PhD students and early career researchers from all disciplines
💰 Partial funding available for travel and accommodations
📆 Submission deadline: May 31
🌐 Learn more: https://winir.org/bridging-divides/

Join us in Pittsburgh for the Ninth World Interdisciplinary Network for Institutional Research Conference as we explore institutional resilience in the face of crises.

From economic downturns to environmental calamities, institutions play a pivotal role in navigating and recovering from these challenges. Our interdisciplinary conference aims to explore diverse coping mechanisms and adaptation strategies, drawing insights from global experiences and Pittsburgh's own journey of reinvention.

📝 May 10: Abstract and session submission deadline
✔️ June 26: Registration
🏫 Sept. 19-21: Conference
🌐 Learn more: https://winir.org/winir-2024/

Next week: Shen Yongdong, Zhejiang University, will discuss Government Funding and Nonprofit Performance: Exploring the Mediating Roles of Private Donations, Volunteers, and Network Quality as part of our China Governance Workshop.

Register now for this Zoom event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkf-yqrTgqH9FU2Y42kQWSV8ck6OkcI25x #/registration

Tuesday: Till Mostowlansky, Geneva Graduate Institute, will discuss How Gulf Business, the War in Ukraine, and Equestrian Sports Change Small-Town Kyrgyzstan. Join us for this in-person event in 4130 Posvar Hall.

Tomorrow: Join us and BridgePittsburgh for Bridge-the-Gap: a large-scale event where participants rotate between a group of tables—moderated by Pitt Faculty who insure civil, productive conversation—with each table focused on one specific issue including 8 topics such as:

➡️ Immigration and border policy
➡️ Climate change
➡️ Healthcare

Learn more and register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-iCXd0eK0sfzw6n6anYWUqCmXq_tawCB0gkwk4aiaUo/viewform?edit_requested=true

Ready to dive deep into pressing issues and spark meaningful conversations? Join us and BridgePittsburgh for an evening of discussion and connection.

Here's what you can expect:
🔄 Rotate between tables, each focused on a specific issue.
🗣️ Engage in unique discussions with new groups at every rotation.
👥 Moderators ensure civil, productive conversations.
🌐 Diverse moderators: professors, topic experts, student organization leaders.

Mark your calendars! Here are the discussion topics:
1️⃣ Immigration and border policy
2️⃣ Climate change
3️⃣ Healthcare
4️⃣ Gun control
5️⃣ Speech on college campus
6️⃣ Systemic Racism
7️⃣ Drug policy
8️⃣ Public transportation

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-iCXd0eK0sfzw6n6anYWUqCmXq_tawCB0gkwk4aiaUo/viewform?edit_requested=true

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This week: Kristelia García, Georgetown Law, will discuss Copyright Enforcement Decision-Making as part of our Future of Law seminar series.

Register now for this Zoom event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAscu-spj0vGd3eCbJDN4PBNWzDC_sj270j #/registration

Today: Join us for a screening of UNDIVIDE US followed by a Q&A.

📅 Wed., April 3
⏰ 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
🍕 Join us for pizza at 5 p.m.
🎥 Screening from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
📍 Frick Fine Arts Building, Room 125
🎟 Free tickets here bit.ly/undivideuspittsburgh

Through the intimate lens of six focus groups across three American cities, the film explores the toxic landscape of polarization, revealing how it drives us to undesirable places. Yet, within these divisions, the film uncovers the potential for healing conversation and the rediscovery of the value of local community, mutual respect, and democracy.

Let’s learn to

UNDIVIDE US @ Pittsburgh Join us at the University of Pittsburgh for a free movie screening of UNDIVIDE US. After the movie, join the film team for a Q&A.

This week: Join us for a screening of UNDIVIDE US followed by a Q&A.

📅 Wed., April 3
⏰ 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
🍕 Join us for pizza at 5 p.m.
🎥 Screening from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
📍 Frick Fine Arts Building, Room 125
🎟 Free tickets here bit.ly/undivideuspittsburgh

Through the intimate lens of six focus groups across three American cities, the film explores the toxic landscape of polarization, revealing how it drives us to undesirable places. Yet, within these divisions, the film uncovers the potential for healing conversation and the rediscovery of the value of local community, mutual respect, and democracy. Let’s learn to

UNDIVIDE US @ Pittsburgh Join us at the University of Pittsburgh for a free movie screening of UNDIVIDE US. After the movie, join the film team for a Q&A.

This week: Kristelia García, Georgetown Law, will discuss Copyright Enforcement Decision-Making as part of our Future of Law seminar series.

Register now for this Zoom event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAscu-spj0vGd3eCbJDN4PBNWzDC_sj270j #/registration

Tomorrow: Jessica C. T***s, Middlebury College, will discuss Creating a Culture of Philanthropy and Volunteerism in Contemporary China as part of our China Governance Workshop.

Register now for this Zoom event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-GqrTsvHd08gX9oYsexBH2eT4-s6HF3 #/registration

Join us today at 3 p.m. on Zoom.

Register now: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdOqgqDkrHNy9YBqkzlJGBi5Mm9WVb2lM #/registration

Tomorrow: Sara Gerke, Penn State, will discuss Liability Aspects of Using Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare as part of our Future of Law seminar series.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly entering healthcare and changing the practice of medicine. But who will likely be held liable for patient harm caused by AI? The physician, hospital, manufacturer, and/or no one? This presentation tries to answer these questions, looking at U.S. tort liability and new developments in the European Union.

Register now for this Zoom event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdOqgqDkrHNy9YBqkzlJGBi5Mm9WVb2lM #/registration

Tomorrow: Sara Gerke, Penn State, will discuss Liability Aspects of Using Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare as part of our Future of Law seminar series.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly entering healthcare and changing the practice of medicine. But who will likely be held liable for patient harm caused by AI? The physician, hospital, manufacturer, and/or no one? This presentation tries to answer these questions, looking at U.S. tort liability and new developments in the European Union.

Register now for this Zoom event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdOqgqDkrHNy9YBqkzlJGBi5Mm9WVb2lM #/registration

The Center for Governance and Markets is looking for an experienced Administrator.

The Administrator will:

➡️ support projects, programming, and all aspects of center operations
➡️ support communication efforts
➡️ support visiting research scholars, other Center staff, and leadership

We are looking for someone who:

⭐️ shares a passion for the mission of the center: to explore the way people come together to solve problems
⭐ ️is a highly organized self-starter, problem-solver, and team-player
⭐️ is comfortable interacting with individuals from various backgrounds

Do you know someone who is right for the job? View the complete job posting here:

Administrator, CGM Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

Today: Dominique Lazanski, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, will be taking part in a panel discussion on "Free Speech and Artificial Intelligence" hosted by the UWEC Menard Center for Constitutional Studies.

Lanzanski, an internet and cyber security policy expert, will be joined by other leading specialists to discuss the intersection of AI, free speech, and its societal implications.

Register now for this online and in-person event: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uZsqPHUTTy6lGS4-4lQ7ew #/registration

The Center for Governance and Markets is looking for an experienced Research Program Manager to lead and oversee the implementation of our projects. We are looking for candidates who have:

➡️ Passion to understand the innovative ways individuals come together to solve problems around the world
➡️ Experience as project manager and are adept, responsive, and attentive to detail
➡️ A flair for impactful work in a dynamic environment that is responsive to global events
➡️ An eagerness to work with diverse partners from around the world
➡️ A collaborative spirit, eager to join a team where innovation and teamwork blend to create remarkable results

Do you know someone who is right for the job? View the complete job postings here: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_staff_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000168&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York&fbclid=IwAR0WidbFf45tToetTNU1ugi42t4QM7tPnPSHW5YESQJnoixA54wHgCMfHYk

Research Program Manager, CGM Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

Join us today at 3 p.m. ET on Zoom. Register here: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqde6hrz0tEtUFrIrknEqZwG21xVBvX5Vo #/registration

Thursday: Kim Krawiec, University of Virginia School of Law, will discuss Gametes: Commodification and The Fertility Industry as part of the Future of Law in Technology and Governance speaker series.

Krawiec will discuss the recent shift in the commodification debate prompted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's guidelines on oocyte donor compensation, highlighting the absence of recommended compensation levels, the industry's relinquishment of payment control, and the emphasis on ethical considerations and donor autonomy.

Register now for this online-only event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqde6hrz0tEtUFrIrknEqZwG21xVBvX5Vo #/registration

Co-sponsored by University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Join us today at 3 p.m. ET in 111 Barco Law and on Zoom.

Register now: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkde-qpj0rHNz7yOmdnAFDtgwOMEjZ1uwV?fbclid=IwAR1o22uite16EKUha-5Bsoa0aquWcY1YZrZ5yqx222gmXBa3ZvczNxQeA68 #/registration

Tomorrow: Tymofiy Mylovanov, President of the Kyiv School of Economics and Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the War in Ukraine.

In addition to his roles at Pitt and the Kyiv School of Economics, he served as the Minister of Economic Development, Trade, and Agriculture of Ukraine under President Volodymyr Zelensky. He has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His academic research is focused on game theory and institutional design and he has been published in prestigious academic journals, and he co-founded the Ukrainian think tank, Вокс Україна VoxUkraine Eng.

Mylovanov is one of the most dynamic speakers on issues of Transatlantic security, economic sanctions, and many other topics. You will not want to miss his discussion.

Register now: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkde-qpj0rHNz7yOmdnAFDtgwOMEjZ1uwV #/registration

Thursday: Kim Krawiec, University of Virginia School of Law, will discuss Gametes: Commodification and The Fertility Industry as part of the Future of Law in Technology and Governance speaker series.

Krawiec will discuss the recent shift in the commodification debate prompted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's guidelines on oocyte donor compensation, highlighting the absence of recommended compensation levels, the industry's relinquishment of payment control, and the emphasis on ethical considerations and donor autonomy.

Register now for this online-only event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqde6hrz0tEtUFrIrknEqZwG21xVBvX5Vo #/registration

Co-sponsored by University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Tomorrow: Tymofiy Mylovanov, President of the Kyiv School of Economics and Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the War in Ukraine.

In addition to his roles at Pitt and the Kyiv School of Economics, he served as the Minister of Economic Development, Trade, and Agriculture of Ukraine under President Volodymyr Zelensky. He has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His academic research is focused on game theory and institutional design and he has been published in prestigious academic journals, and he co-founded the Ukrainian think tank, Вокс Україна VoxUkraine Eng.

Mylovanov is one of the most dynamic speakers on issues of Transatlantic security, economic sanctions, and many other topics. You will not want to miss his discussion.

Register now: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkde-qpj0rHNz7yOmdnAFDtgwOMEjZ1uwV #/registration

The Center for Governance and Markets is looking for an experienced Research Program Manager to lead and oversee the implementation of our projects. We are looking for candidates who have:

➡️ Passion to understand the innovative ways individuals come together to solve problems around the world
➡️ Experience as project manager and are adept, responsive, and attentive to detail
➡️ A flair for impactful work in a dynamic environment that is responsive to global events
➡️ An eagerness to work with diverse partners from around the world
➡️ A collaborative spirit, eager to join a team where innovation and teamwork blend to create remarkable results

Do you know someone who is right for the job? View the complete job postings here: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_staff_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000168&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York&fbclid=IwAR3JE87PWSrgKf-OvWs2oKNNJYcp7gaHH3qtFeUBSbrh3ISSkQ7ZS0C235M

Research Program Manager, CGM Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

Next Week: Kim Krawiec, University of Virginia School of Law, will discuss Gametes: Commodification and The Fertility Industry as part of the Future of Law in Technology and Governance speaker series.

Krawiec will discuss the recent shift in the commodification debate prompted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's guidelines on oocyte donor compensation, highlighting the absence of recommended compensation levels, the industry's relinquishment of payment control, and the emphasis on ethical considerations and donor autonomy.

Register now for this online-only event: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqde6hrz0tEtUFrIrknEqZwG21xVBvX5Vo #/registration

Co-sponsored by University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Next Week: Dominique Lazanski, CGM Post-Doctoral Research Associate, will be taking part in a panel discussion on "Exploring Free Speech and Artificial Intelligence" hosted by the UWEC Menard Center for Constitutional Studies.

Lanzanski, an internet and cyber security policy expert, will be joined by other leading specialists to discuss the intersection of AI, free speech, and its societal implications.

Register now for this online and in-person event: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uZsqPHUTTy6lGS4-4lQ7ew #/registration

Join us today at 4 p.m. ET in Posvar 4130 ⬇️

Monday: Nikita Makarenko, a prominent Uzbek journalist and media expert, will discuss "Governing Difference and Diversity in Uzbekistan" as part of our Governing Deep Differences seminar series

Join us today at 12 p.m. ET in the Alcoa Room and on Zoom ⬇️

Next Week: Aurelian Crăiuțu, Indiana University Bloomington, will discuss Two Cheers for Optimism: Liberal Democracy, Its Critics and Virtues as part of the Governing Deep Differences Workshop.

This discussion, based on a book manuscript in progress on liberal democracy that Crăiuțu is co-writing with Dan Cole and Michael McGinnis at Indiana University, explores the reasons for which liberalism is under attack and revisits the diversity and eclecticism of the liberal family, with emphasis on the relationship between liberalism and political moderation.

Register now for this online and in-person event
https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMuc-CrrjojGdZNtKTAqdcCP_uI428eV5TR

Co-Sponsor: BridgePittsburgh

Monday: Nikita Makarenko, a prominent Uzbek journalist and media expert, will discuss "Governing Difference and Diversity in Uzbekistan" as part of our Governing Deep Differences seminar series

The Center for Governance and Markets is looking for an experienced Research Program Manager to lead and oversee the implementation of our projects. We are looking for candidates who have:

➡️ Passion to understand the innovative ways individuals come together to solve problems around the world
➡️ Experience as project manager and are adept, responsive, and attentive to detail
➡️ A flair for impactful work in a dynamic environment that is responsive to global events
➡️ An eagerness to work with diverse partners from around the world
➡️ A collaborative spirit, eager to join a team where innovation and teamwork blend to create remarkable results

Do you know someone who is right for the job? View the complete job postings here: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_staff_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000168&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York&fbclid=IwAR0n4rWmJzFdanChgRxaAeH90EAf7JMJG2e-WRUx4PKlHF6rk-NLkGO227U

Research Program Manager, CGM Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

Join us today at 4 p.m. in 4130 Posvar Hall ⬇️

This Week: Caroline Savage, Director of the Office of Russian Affairs for the U.S. Department of State, will discuss U.S.-Russian Relations.

Registration is not required for this in-person only event.

Co-Sponsored by Pitt Reees

Next Week: Aurelian Crăiuțu, Indiana University Bloomington, will discuss Two Cheers for Optimism: Liberal Democracy, Its Critics and Virtues as part of the Governing Deep Differences Workshop.

This discussion, based on a book manuscript in progress on liberal democracy that Crăiuțu is co-writing with Dan Cole and Michael McGinnis at Indiana University, explores the reasons for which liberalism is under attack and revisits the diversity and eclecticism of the liberal family, with emphasis on the relationship between liberalism and political moderation.

Register now for this online and in-person event
https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMuc-CrrjojGdZNtKTAqdcCP_uI428eV5TR

Co-Sponsor: BridgePittsburgh