sebastián villamizar santamaría
@sebvillasanta.bsky.social
social sciences editor @nature.com
ser de américa latina y trabajar como editor de @nature.com y leer cosas como esta me alegra bastante: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How journals can break down barriers for Latin American scientists
The publishing ecosystem must do more to tackle inequities; quotas and partnerships with societies can help.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
ser de américa latina y trabajar como editor de @nature.com y leer cosas como esta me alegra bastante: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
History, epidemiology, social movement theory, and network science are combined in this paper I handled, which is a great example of how Nature is expanding into the social sciences.
Nature research paper: Epidemiology models explain rumour spreading during France’s Great Fear of 1789
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Epidemiology models explain rumour spreading during France’s Great Fear of 1789 - Nature
Epidemiological methods are used to show that the Great Fear of 1789, a series of peasant insurrections in rural revolutionary France, was driven by deliberate political action rather than spontaneous fear.
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August 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
History, epidemiology, social movement theory, and network science are combined in this paper I handled, which is a great example of how Nature is expanding into the social sciences.
Having both quantitative and qualitative researchers (and so many sociologists!) weigh in on a core topic like demography and reproduction really illustrates how to make sense of these larger trends—their causes, their effects, and how people live through and experience them. Be sure to read this!
“Women are asking, ‘Why would I marry this person?’ A lot of men are undateable. Truly undateable.”
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Is collapsing fertility really the end of the world?
Steep population declines in most countries are expected to have negative impacts over the next several generations, but adaptation is possible.
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August 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Having both quantitative and qualitative researchers (and so many sociologists!) weigh in on a core topic like demography and reproduction really illustrates how to make sense of these larger trends—their causes, their effects, and how people live through and experience them. Be sure to read this!
Gearing up for @asanews.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Chicago later this week. I'm excited to go back to my disciplinary home and learn more about what people are doing now.
August 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Gearing up for @asanews.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Chicago later this week. I'm excited to go back to my disciplinary home and learn more about what people are doing now.
Nature is hiring! It's a fixed-term editor position in stem cell/developmental bio until mid-October 2026. See full details here: springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatu...
Locum Associate or Senior Editor, Nature (Biological, Clinical, and Social Sciences)
Job title: Locum Associate or Senior Editor, Nature (Biological, Clinical, and Social Sciences) Location: New York or Berlin (Hybrid working pattern) Deadline: June 11th , 2025 About Springer Nature G...
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May 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Nature is hiring! It's a fixed-term editor position in stem cell/developmental bio until mid-October 2026. See full details here: springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatu...
On June 16-18, #ICSSI2025 will bring together experts from various fields to explore the dynamics of scientific research and innovation, in Copenhagen. I'll be there and give an invited talk. Last spots available here, sign up before May 27: icssi.org/register/
We are pleased to announce that registration for ICSSI 2025 is now open.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On June 16-18, #ICSSI2025 will bring together experts from various fields to explore the dynamics of scientific research and innovation, in Copenhagen. I'll be there and give an invited talk. Last spots available here, sign up before May 27: icssi.org/register/
I worked on this Focus issue during my time @naturecities.bsky.social, and this Editorial @nature.com brings the insights from academics and policymakers in urban spheres into a wider audience. We need more research to know exactly what smart means and its effects on many populations.
Despite the buzz surrounding smart cities in urban-policy circles, studies are lacking on the evidence for what works, what doesn’t — and who benefits
https://go.nature.com/43HmRb4
https://go.nature.com/43HmRb4
Why are proponents of ‘smart cities’ neglecting research?
Despite the buzz surrounding smart cities in urban-policy circles, studies are lacking on the evidence for what works, what doesn’t — and who benefits.
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March 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I worked on this Focus issue during my time @naturecities.bsky.social, and this Editorial @nature.com brings the insights from academics and policymakers in urban spheres into a wider audience. We need more research to know exactly what smart means and its effects on many populations.