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Department Chair Claudia Buchmann Elected to Sociological Research Association
Claudia Buchmann, professor and chair of the Sociology Department, was elected to the Sociological Research Association (SRA), an honors society of sociology scholars…
Professor Chris Browning Publishes First Study Using Smartphone Data to Track where Youth Spend Time
Christopher Browning, professor of sociology, is lead author of the first study to use smartphone data to track a large, diverse sample of young people to determine where they spend their time…
Kent Schwirian interviewed on WBNS 10 TV
On July 25, 2017, Professor Emertus Kent Schwirian was interviewed by Laura Bourchers on WBNS 10 TV about his research on vaccination resistance, "Vaccination and the Anti-vaxxers".
Dr. Nyseth Brehm awarded 3 year grant from the National Science Foundation!
Dr. Nyseth Brehm has been awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation for her new study, "Reentry and Reintegration of Convicted Genocide Perpetrators." This research project…
Hui Zheng receives NIH Award
Dr. Zheng has been awarded a two-year grant from NIH for the project, "Population Heterogeneity in the Effects of Obesity on Mortality over the Life Course." This project will study life-long…
Craig Jenkins receives NSF Award
Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Senior Research Scientist, Mershon Center for International Security Studies Craig Jenkins; along with Maciek Slomczynski, Professor Emeritus; and Irina Tomescu…
Ryan King published in journal Criminology
Ryan King, professor of sociology is co-author with Brian Johnson of a new study, "Facial Profiling: Race, physical appearance and punishment," published in the journal Criminology.The…
Criminology Student LeRoy Ricksy Jr. Selected for Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award
Third year criminology student LeRoy Ricksy was recently selected for the Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award for exceeding expectations in demonstrating the university's values. LeRoy has…