Eos Trinidad

Touched down in Chicago for the American Sociological Association's Annual Meeting!

Can't wait to connect with people and learn from the talks!

Activists often argue for community involvement in the creation of predictive models & their implementation, but it's often dismissed as impractical.

Excitedly waiting for @eostrinidad.bsky.social's "Subtle Webs" on community involvement in school predictive modeling

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Thanks so much to you both! Happy to chat too about this with you!

My article From Accountability to Algorithms may also be interesting if you want to dive deep into the predictive piece!

If you're going to ASA in Chicago, we hope you can join this book party of first-time Asian and Asian-American authors on Monday, August 11!

Register at shorturl.at/SFuxF. What a treat to be in the company of these books and authors!

Job Search Toolkit

Our AERA-SIG has a workshop series for individuals interested in or going into the academic/alt-ac job market.

The 1st one will discuss process, timelines, and tips for cover letter & research/ teaching statements. Register at bit.ly/otjmw1

Screenshot of the 74 article by Jose Eos Trinidad

Wrote my first op-ed, highlighting why we need local education organizations in the face of all the grant withdrawals and staff cuts in the federal ed infrastructure: www.the74million.org/article/why-...

It provides a sneak peek into my book, Subtle Webs: How Local Orgs Shape US Ed.

Jose Eos Trinidad awarded France-Berkeley Fund

Excited to share that my research with Christof Brandtner from emlyon business school in France has been awarded the France-Berkeley Fund!

Mapping Org Theory with SCRIPTS

(42) Ever wanted to use a theory but didn't know what's out there?

In this paper, I tried to distill org theory into 7 perspectives: structure, culture, relations, institutions, professions, transformation, and social conflict.

Read for free @ bit.ly/JET_042

This paper explores the strategic networks among mid-level bureaucrats, and how they support changes through coordinated policies, reduced friction & information sharing.

I'm excited & grateful to have this case from a developing country published in Soc of Ed, one of the TOP journals in our field!

(41) We usually bemoan large bureaucracies. But what if they were more "effective"?

TLDR: My new paper with Sociology of Education investigates the largest bureaucracy in the Philippines, with almost a million employees! Read it at bit.ly/JET_041

My book, SUBTLE WEBS, launched a month ago, and you can see the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLL...

You can buy the book at 30% off: bit.ly/subtlewebs (code: AUFLY30). Amazon says it only has one stock left, but I'm not sure if that's a FOMO tactic.

A reviewer wrote this in their first review!

I'm really proud that this paper is now published, and even prouder that I wrote it with two undergrad research assistants!

Hope you can read it at bit.ly/JET_040. You'll see more than a dozen interesting graphs about US ed nonprofits!

(40) "In the past two years, I have reviewed almost 30 manuscripts. It is rare that I read a manuscript and think, "I wish I had written this" or "I wish I had been part of this team." The [paper] is an impressive and important study and I commend the authors for superlative work."

Book launch of Subtle Webs

So overwhelmed with our community's support for this talk, with a packed venue and books sold out!

Hear the podcast at bit.ly/podcastSW

Oh wow! Thanks so much, @ansleyerickson.bsky.social ! I've been following your work on ed history and would love to connect about integrating history + policy studies!

Haha, thanks so much, Jen! If ever the academic career doesn't work out, being an influencer might be my next career. ;)

Aww, thanks, Laura! And yes to product sponsorship! ;)

Thanks, so much, Chris! It means a lot!

As an aspiring influencer*, I did an unboxing video for my new book. Hope you can join us tomorrow 4/30 at 4.30 PM Pacific. Details at bit.ly/launchSW

*I know it's semi-cringey but hey, I'm trying to not take myself too seriously!

Book cover Subtle Webs

Feels surreal to hold this book, a product of more than 5 years of work, thinking, research, writing, and rewriting. In a world that moves fast, a book is a testament to slowing down and letting ideas simmer.

Join the launch: bit.ly/subtlewebslaunch
Buy the book: bit.ly/subtlewebs

Need something to look forward to? We got you. This week I'll be sharing about our OT SIG sessions at #AERA2025. Come see your organizational theory friends on Thursday at our first paper session. @mayakaul.bsky.social @eostrinidad.bsky.social @maxyurkofsky.bsky.social

Book talk on 4/30 at 4.30 PM

On 4/30 at 4.30 PM, I'll talk about my book Subtle Webs, and will be in conversation with a social startup founder and a district official!

It's FREE, hybrid, and open to the public. Register at bit.ly/subtlewebslaunch. Please share widely!

"these are dedicated professionals, many of whom have spent their entire careers working to strengthen education for every student in America"

Screenshot of From Accountability to Algorithms

(39) Q: How did we go from accountability to algorithms in ed? A: Organizations learning from each other.

This new paper with Qualitative Sociology gives a sneak peek to the book, Subtle Webs. It's FREE and open access at bit.ly/JET_039

Here's the book cover close-up!

Table of contents for Subtle Webs book

This has been a huge labor of love and I couldn't have done it without the many people who supported this work. Book launch will be on 4/30 at UC Berkeley!

Click on the link to preview the contents: bit.ly/subtlewebs

Web details about Subtle Webs book

Excited to share that my book is now available for pre-order at Oxford Uni Press: bit.ly/subtlewebs

If you are interested in organizations, nonprofits, education improvement, or technology development, please consider ordering for yourself or your library.

(2/2) In our information-dense and time-constrained world, I feel very grateful that people take time to read what I have written. I hope not to take for granted this gift of "attention" afforded my "voice." Thanks!

(1/2) I was searching something on Google Scholar when it told me I had reached 1,000 citations. I know impact isn't just about citations, but it is humbling (and quite terrifying tbh) to know that others read, engage, cite, and even critique my work.

With the current political rhetoric against immigrants and diversity, this paper has taken on more meaning for me and my co-author. We note that these potential benefits are good, but should not be the reason we open ourselves up to diversity. Read @ bit.ly/JET_038