3 PhD students received NSF grants in support of their dissertation research.  Congratulations to Lindsey Ibanez, Matt Stearmer and Jill Yavorsky for their fine work!!!

• We are very pleased to announce that Lindsey Ibanez received an NSF grant to support her dissertation, “Finding Work Where Work is Scarce: Personal Contacts and Employment Opportunities in a Less-Developed Country.” Kammi Schmeer and Steve Lopez are Lindsey’s co-advisors.  Congratulations, Lindsey!!!
• We are also very pleased that Matt Stearmer has received an NSF grant to support his dissertation, “Nationalism, Violence and Organization in the Age of Migration and the Internet: Hyperlink Analysis of Kurdish Organizations.” Matt’s advisor is Craig Jenkins.  Congratulations, Matt!!!
• We are also thrilled to announce Jill Yavorsky won an NSF grant for her dissertation, “An audit study to understand gender discrimination and hiring practices.”  Her co-advisors are Vinnie Roscigno and Rachel Dwyer.  Congratulations, Jill!