Social Sciences published research by M.A. student Severin Mangold and co-authors Chelsey Willoughby and Toralf Zschau (both University of North Georgia). Their paper is titled “Small Houses, Big Community: Tiny Housers’ Desire for More Cohesive and Collaborative Communities.” ABSTRACT Past research on the tiny house movement has primarily focused on understanding the individual motivations behind […]
Azmal Hossan’s interdisciplinary Graduate Pursuit team’s proposal “Pushed to the Edge: A Socio-Environmental Analysis of Climate Gentrification along the East Coast of the United States” has been selected for National Science Foundation (NSF) funding. This 18-month research project is comprised of seven Ph.D. students from seven different universities. Joshua Sbicca is one of two mentors […]
Ph.D. student Kelsea MacIlroy’s work looks at social and cultural perceptions of Demand Management on the Western Slope – something that has not been previously studied. The Nature Conservancy funded her research, and in December they released her report “Exploring Perceptions of a Voluntary Agricultural Water Conservation Program on the Western Slope of Colorado.” She […]
Ph.D. student Kellie Alexander presented her research at CSU’s “Research & Assessment Dialogues – Using multi-level assessment to gain understanding, educate, and transform: End Hazing @ CSU” event held in November on campus. The meeting was hosted by Dave McKelfresh in CSU Student Affairs. Kellie presented three research initiatives she has taken part in to assess […]
Azmal Hossan has been accepted for CSU’s Interdisciplinary Training, Education, and Research in Food-Energy-Water Systems (InTERFEWS) program. Dr. Stephanie Malin worked to secure National Science Foundation (NSF) funding for CSU (scroll this article), and will be his program mentor. Azmal is one of only eight CSU Ph.D. students selected. His four-year training begins this fall.
Carolyn Conant’s paper, “The Legacy of Classical Sociological Theory: Androcentrism and Universalism In the Tradition of the Canon,” has been accepted for inclusion in the CSU Anthropology Graduate Student Society’s 9th edition of the online journal Furthering Perspectives. “The paper displays great rigor, sophistication, and engagement with sociological theory and the canon in particular.” – excerpt from the reviewer
Alexandra Walker (right) was the invited speaker at the Judge Conrad L. Ball Banquet held April 26 at CSU’s Canvas Stadium. The annual event honors a recipient who has significantly contributed toward improving the quality of criminal justice in Larimer County. Laurie Stolen (left) was recognized this year for increasing connections between mental health and criminal justice. Alex is Vice Chairperson the Colorado […]
Western Social Science Association’s (WSSA) 61st annual conference was held in San Diego in April. Shawna Bendeck presented “The Effects of Aging Out of Foster Care on Social Capital and Life Outcomes: A Mixed Methods Study of Experiences and Outcomes.” India Luxton (pictured) presented “Mapping Movements: A Call for Qualitative Social Network Analysis.” Bailey Mellott also attended the conference, […]
The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) conference was held in Baltimore in March. “Justice, Human Rights, and Activism” was the theme of ACJS’s 56th Annual Meeting. Several faculty and graduate students along with one undergraduate attended and cheered on Prabha Unnithan as he was inducted as the 2019–2020 ACJS president. Shown above from left: Ian Greenwood, Jeff Nowacki, Megan […]
The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) conference was held in Baltimore in March. “Justice, Human Rights, and Activism” was the theme of ACJS’s 56th Annual Meeting. Several faculty and graduate students along with one undergraduate attended and cheered on Prabha Unnithan as he was inducted as the 2019–2020 ACJS president. Shown above from left: Ian Greenwood, Jeff Nowacki, Megan […]
