Brown Bag Lunch with Professor Sarah Parkinson

Brown Bag Lunch with Professor Sarah Parkinson

Come join us for a casual and informative brown bag lunch with Professor Sarah Parkinson at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. Her research examines organizational behavior and social change in war- and disaster-affected settings, with a focus on Southwest Asia and North Africa. Parkinson has published award-winning research on militant organizations’ decision-making and internal dynamics, political violence, forced migrants’ access to healthcare, humanitarian aid, ethics, and research methods. Most recently, she has been conducting multi-sited research on disaster preparedness/response and public safety. Dr. Parkinson’s scholarship has involved extensive fieldwork in Lebanon, Iraq, and Qatar, as well as shorter engagements in Tunisia, Turkey, and the UAE. This in-person event is a great opportunity to engage with a respected expert in the field of IR and network with fellow attendees. Don't miss out on this unique chance to gain insight, ask questions & enjoy delicious food in a relaxed setting. See you there!

Date/Time: April 9, 2025. 12pm - 1pm

Venue: Room 622

Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

Host or Publisher SAIS MENA Club and North Africa Initiative