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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.…

Recently, Professor Dana Haynie and Scott Duxbury conducted a study to investigate the network structure of an encrypted online drug distribution network, examining the web of connections between…

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 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…

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…

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, 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 authors…

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…

On Friday, April 21st, the Sociology 4000S (Social Science Business Collaborative) class continued its curriculum of learning through community service when its students volunteered a Waterman…