Article by Jeff Dodge. Originally published on SOURCE. The walls between us: Building and rebuilding trust Liberal arts faculty examine role of U.S. in the world What is the appropriate role of the U.S. on the world stage? It’s a question that has been hotly debated by politicians and scholars alike for decades. The transition […]
Story by Seraphina Seow. Originally published by WELL+GOOD Why Access to Safe, Clean Water Is a Wellness Issue Photo: Getty Images / MStudioImages When Malini Ranganathan, PhD, an associate professor at American University and interim faculty director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center, conducted research in Exeter, a flourishing agriculture town in California’s Central Valley, […]
Faculty member and alum Matt Greife is also an attorney with Baumgartner Law in Denver. His recent legal victory is the largest K-9 unlawful use of force settlement in Colorado history. With assistance from Dr. William Terrill (Arizona State), Matt was able to empirically demonstrate an unreasonable basis for using the force as well as […]
Laura Raynolds‘ paper “Gender equity, labor rights, and women’s empowerment: lessons from Fairtrade certification in Ecuador flower plantations” was published by Agriculture and Human Values on October 7, 2020. The non-governmental organization Fairtrade International has summarized her findings and featured her in the article below. Written and originally published by Fairtrade International FAIRTRADE ENHANCES WOMEN’S […]
Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) held its 15th International Symposium virtually January 13–16, 2021. This year’s theme was “Transitioning Cultures of Everyday Food Consumption and Production: Stories from a Post-growth Future.” Michael Carolan opened the final day as the keynote speaker. His talk was titled “Food Journeys: Encounters that Engender Empathy across Difference.” The […]
In a 2021 monthly series, we share stories that reflect our curiosity, ability to adapt, engagement with the community, and research and creative expertise. This month, we are focusing on our curiosity.
Case studies focus on Baltimore, Bears Ears Natural Monument, the Klamath River watershed in the Pacific Northwest and Pembroke Township in northeastern Illinois.
Commentary by Prabha Unnithan. Originally published in British Society of Criminology’s Winter 2020 Newsletter Between the End and the Beginning: Three Questions for American Criminal Justice After Trump and Before Biden Those familiar with the relatively quick pace from start to finish of polls in parliamentary democracies are often bewildered by the length and complicated […]
In July 2018, Jeni Cross was selected as an advisor for International WELL Building Institute. In January 2021, IWBI released her group’s innovative report linking buildings and spaces with health and humans. PRESS RELEASE · Jan 26, 2021 International WELL Building Institute Launches Global Research Agenda Call to action to drive timely and innovative global research […]
Sociology undergraduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships here as part of the CSUSA. Visit the College of Liberal Arts scholarship section for additional details and possibilities. The Sociology Alumni Scholarship Funded by Department of Sociology alumni and friends, faculty and staff. Criteria: • Be an outstanding sociology undergraduate or […]
