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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In unjust situations, neutrality isn't neutral. This month's 3-part CommuniKate series outlines why. Part 1 is available now!

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Ideas on Fire @ideasonfirephd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Peer review is the bedrock of scholarship but it’s also racially gendered labor, unevenly distributed across communities and institutions. For #PeerReviewWeek, here are some of our favorite Ideas on Fire resources for giving, receiving, and rethinking peer review. ideasonfire.net/peer-review-...

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“To study psychological trauma...means bearing witness to horrible events…When the traumatic events are of human design, those who bear witness are caught in a conflict between victim and perpetrator. It is morally impossible to remain neutral in this conflict.” -Judith Herman in Trauma and Recovery

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This month’s CommuniKate issue is all about effective listening. Did you know that much of listening isn’t silent? And that what makes someone a good listener varies by region and culture? You can find these research-backed details, and tips for becoming a better listener, in the full essay.

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Conflict is hard, y'all, but also, when skillful, it's such a powerful way to build worlds together. Listening for the feelings and values underneath the words, and responding to those things, is transformative. For more tips on comm skills for conflict, check out the July edition of my newsletter.

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Jessie Sun @jessiesun.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Interested in doing a postdoc with me in Auckland, New Zealand? 🇳🇿 See info below on a competitive award opportunity, and please spread the word!

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Interested in a communication skill that can de-escalate conflict, affirm difference, and create safety for people experiencing trauma? Consider learning about perception checking statements. I write about them in this post, “The stories we tell.” katelockwoodharris.substack.com/p/the-storie...

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The Stories We Tell

How perception checking can create a more just world

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I love writing, but sometimes it's not fun. For insights about staying with creative practices, and what that has to do with resolving internal and external conflicts, check out the June issue of CommuniKate.

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The May issue of CommuniKate focuses one source of power that we've all got—our everyday interactions. ✨💜 This one might be a good read for anyone feeling overwhelm or despair with the 💩 going on in the world right now.

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The March issue of CommuniKate features two short essays. ✨ Both of them are about how people in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding areas care fiercely for their neighbors. ⭐️ Plus, there’s a link to a new playlist as well as two videos of people gathered to sing in downtown Minneapolis. 🎶💜

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On Learning from Minneapolis

Lessons about love in action

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American Scientist @americanscientist.org · 06/01/2026

What causes auroras?

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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern...

Pew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of our research data while continuing to protect the privacy and identity of our survey participants.

As Data Archivist, you will lead efforts to create and implement best practices for preparing, documenting, and disseminating datasets. These best practices should maximize FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles while minimizing disclosure risk. You will work across teams to ensure our data is well-organized and thoroughly documented.

You will serve as an internal advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are not only accurate and comprehensive but also easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.

This is a full-time, Pew Research Center position. The position is funded by an external grant and limited to a two-year term.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms

Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation

Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center

Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options

Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process

Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce

Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata

Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets

Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use

Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata

Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing.

Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving.

Education/Training/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field.

5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting.

At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles.

Background in social science research or data curation.

Experience in data management, archiving, or research support.

Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk.

Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools.

Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows.

Knowledge, Skill and Workplace Requirements

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products.

Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish.

Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously.

Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams.

Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $100,000 - $120,000.

Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

If you've been part of an organization that's gone through something hard, this month's issue of CommuniKate is for you. ✨ In it, I describe two automatic ways organizations respond in the wake of harm, and I offer practices that can prevent future harm.

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This month’s issue of CommuniKate is now published! 🥳 It’s Part 2 of my essay on consent-based organizing. I outline five ways to grow collective power through everyday interactions and some practices to build your skills. ✨ Please share with people you think might appreciate this. 🙏

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Consent-Based Organizing, Part 2

More communication tools for trauma-informed co-creation

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Ideas on Fire @ideasonfirephd.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Kudos are in order for Ideas on Fire author Kate Lockwood Harris! 🎊 Her new book Transforming Trauma: A Relational Approach to Disorganizing Systemic Violence is out now from Oxford University Press. global.oup.com/academic/pro... #IoFAuthors

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I’ve got two pieces of news! #1: My new book is out in hardback!! 🤩 #2: I’m already writing another book. 🤷‍♀️ Interested in what that process looks like? Spoiler alert—it’s super messy at the beginning. 😱 This month’s CommuniKate is about how reading lots helps me amidst the chaos of starting a book.

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

October's issue of CommuniKate is out! 🥳 It features a playlist and essay about the power and limitations of talk. 🎵 💬 Plus, there's a link to a recent podcast appearance where I discuss my new book. 📚🤓 katelockwoodharris.substack.com

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Earlier this summer, I joined Abbie VanMeter to record a conversation for her podcast, Stories Lived, Stories Told, an initiative of the CMM Institute. We talked about my new book, Transforming Trauma: A Relational Approach to Disorganizing Systemic Violence. The episode just came out today!

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On A Relational Approach to Disorganizing with Kate Lockwood Harris | Ep. 147

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The September issue of CommuniKate is out, this one on the importance of dancing through mistakes—literally and metaphorically. 💃😊 It also offers some new ways to support this ongoing series of monthly public essays. ☺️

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Kate Lockwood Harris, PhD @katelockwoodharris.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I've got a new website! Check out katelockwoodharris.com Many thanks to @tallfirsproductions.com for the original artwork and design.

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