May, 2026 LINKS Center Workshop on Social Network Analysis

A non-technical 3-day course led by Rich DeJordy and Dan Halgin.

This workshop provides a balanced introduction to social network analysis, including theoretical concepts and network measures, using software and interpreting results. The workshop will introduce the main concepts of SNA, including centrality, cohesion, and social capital, and demonstrate routines using UCINET and Netdraw software (both Windows programs). Participants are encouraged to follow along on their own machines. Although our expertise is primarily in social networks and management research, we do our best to incorporate examples relevant to participants with backgrounds in education, health, history, and other disciplines. Starting May 11, the course meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT and 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EDT.

A technical 3-day course led by Steve Borgatti.

This is an in-depth workshop focusing on the concepts and methods of SNA, with particular emphasis on relating network measures to research goals. The mathematics behind the measures is explained, as well as how to use the measures in a research context. UCINET for Windows software is used extensively. Please note that MAC users will need Parallels to run UCINET. Starting May 11, the course meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 12:45 p.m. – 4 p.m., all times EDT.