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Enes Ataç

@ienesatac.bsky.social

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PhD student in Sociology and Social Data Analytics at Penn State | Prev. University of Mannheim & Bogazici University ienesatac.com

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Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Nov 15

A quick #intro 🦋: I study intergroup relations, religion, and politics in both Western and non-Western contexts, using quantitative and computational methods. Check out my first publication @sfjournal.bsky.social with @garyadler.bsky.social, where we explore religious change over time in Turkey.

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Jul 19

I’m thrilled to share that my first academic publication is out @sfjournal.bsky.social In this paper, with @garyadler.bsky.social, we analyze religious identity and behavior over time to analyze the secularization question in Turkey. 1/n

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Religious rebound, political backlash, and the youngest cohort: understanding religious change in Turkey

Abstract. We distinguish two streams of theory that dominate explanations of religious change: cohort-based cumulative decline theory, which emphasizes sma

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Rense Corten 🟥 @rensec.bsky.social · Sep 1

WORK! The Sociology Department at Utrecht University is hiring a new assistant prof, with expertise on migration/integration/polarization/stratification. Come join us! www.uu.nl/organisatie/...

Universitair docent sociologie

Wil jij studenten inspireren en vernieuwend onderwijs geven? Versterk ons team als universitair docent met expertise in migratie en/of sociale stratificatie.

www.uu.nl

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Leafia Ye @leafiaye.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨 Job alert: The Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto is hiring an Assistant Professor in the Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-...

I'll be at ASA and would be happy to chat with interested candidates. Please share widely! #Socsky

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Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Jul 11

Done!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thank you!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Jun 11

Wow, thanks for these extensive comments, Andy!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Jun 11

Interesting! I think my class is also suitable to have an assignment like this. Thanks for sharing!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Jun 10

I’m teaching a Social Problems class this summer and wondering how others address AI use in their syllabi. I don’t want to ban it because it feels inevitable and not realistic. But I want students to focus on their ideas and use AI only for minor things. Maybe this is too naive I don’t know.

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Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel @minecr.bsky.social · May 24

This is up there with the craziest survey design I’ve seen.

Scale from 0 - Not Likely to 10 - Very Likely organized as rectangles for 0 and 10 that span the width of three squares, with numbers 1 - 9 organized in three rows.

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Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · May 21

Congrats!!

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Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · May 13

Thank you!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · May 12

Thank you Elena!!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · May 12

Thank you!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · May 12

Thank you!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · May 12

Here is my article recognized by this award:
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Religious rebound, political backlash, and the youngest cohort: understanding religious change in Turkey

Abstract. We distinguish two streams of theory that dominate explanations of religious change: cohort-based cumulative decline theory, which emphasizes sma

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Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · May 12

I am thrilled to share that I received the Lombra Outstanding Graduate Research Award from @psuliberalarts.bsky.social for the best article published by a graduate student in the social sciences. I’m incredibly grateful to Charles Seguin and @garyadler.bsky.social for their support and nomination.

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Daniel Tavana @danieltavana.bsky.social · Feb 21

Excited to share my new article in the American Journal of Political Science (@ajpseditor.bsky.social)! "Endogenous Opposition: Identity and Ideology in Kuwaiti Electoral Politics" explores how authoritarian elections generate opposition to incumbent autocrats. Link: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ukrer...

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Claire Adida @claireadida.bsky.social · Feb 13

Fascinating paper: partisan segregation is not due to sorting/migration. Counties trending Democratic tend to so because of generational change; Counties trending Republican tend to do so because of party switching.

www.nber.org/papers/w33422

Causes and Extent of Increasing Partisan Segregation in the U.S. – Evidence from Migration Patterns of 212 Million Voters

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

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Evan Stewart @evanstewart.bsky.social · Feb 11

There's a new invite from @ruthbraunstein.bsky.social to submit to @sssreligion.bsky.social's 2025 Annual Meeting in your email inboxes. I'm the program chair this year! Wanted to highlight one key quote for #socsky people here interested in religion - we want your cool ideas!

Quote from email: "SSSR has always been about both advancing cutting-edge research and building a diverse and supportive community, and I am looking forward to more opportunities for this in Minneapolis. The 2025 Annual Meeting will feature paper sessions, discussion and book panels (formerly known as "author-meets-critics" sessions). We are also open to other creative ideas for how to share and germinate research, foster community, and stimulate innovation. If you would like to propose something new along these lines, please contact our Program Chair Evan Stewart at program@sssreligion.org."

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Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Jul 19

Religious rebound, political backlash, and the youngest cohort: understanding religious change in Turkey

Abstract. We distinguish two streams of theory that dominate explanations of religious change: cohort-based cumulative decline theory, which emphasizes sma

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Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Dec 16

Thanks for creating this! Would appreciate being added.

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David FitzGerald @fitzgeralducsd.bsky.social · Nov 27

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Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Dec 11

Thank you so much, I really appreciate these!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Dec 11

I was literally thinking about this last night while I could not sleep :)

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Dec 11

this is great, thank you!

Enes Ataç @ienesatac.bsky.social · Dec 11

I’ve decided it’s time to invest in an ergonomic office setup (as a broke grad student). Despite exercising regularly, I’ve been dealing with shoulder and lower back pain, likely from long hours of sitting. What are your fav desks, chairs, monitors, etc. Would love to hear what’s worked for you!