Category: Sociology
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Tiziana Casciaro, University of Toronto – Professional Networking
Networking with your colleagues can be an onerous task. Tiziana Casciaro, a professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, is studying the nature of networking and the resultant feelings. Tiziana Casciaro is an associate professor of organizational behavior at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Her research concerns…
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Jean M. Twenge, SDSU – Millennial Sexuality
How do the sex lives of millennials compare with that of their Baby Boomer forebears? Jean M. Twenge, San Diego State psychologist, is delving into the sexuality of the age group she calls Generation Me. Jean M. Twenge, Professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 100 scientific publications and…
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Lori Hunter, UC Boulder – Environmental Migration
Climate change and the environment at large have a huge effect on everything. Lori Hunter, sociologist at UC Boulder, discusses the relationship between human migration and the natural environment, highlighting innovative research on US-Mexico migration associated with climate change. Dr. Lori Hunter is Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder and Faculty Research…
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Renée Beard, Holy Cross – Stigma of Alzheimer’s
Can sentiments about a disease be worse than the actual condition? Renée Beard, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Renée L. Beard, Ph.D., received her degree in medical sociology from the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California,…
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Dan Chambliss, Hamilton College – A Personal College Experience
How personal was your college experience? Dan Chambliss, a professor of sociology at Hamilton College, is studying the nature of college experiences. Daniel F. Chambliss is Eugene M. Tobin Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Hamilton College and co-author of How College Works ( Harvard University Press, 2014, with Chris Takacs ). Dan Chambliss earned a master’s and…
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Georgiana Bostean, Chapman University – Caregiver Crises
As our lifespans continually increase, unforeseen problems are arising. Georgiana Bostean, sociologist at Chapman University, is studying the crises currently being faced in the field of elder care. Georgiana Bostean is an Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department and Environmental Science and Policy Program at Chapman University. She is a demographer and sociologist by training,…
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Martin Krieger, USC – Urban Tomography
Photographs can surely capture a visual depiction of a city, but is that enough? Martin Krieger, a professor of planning at The University of Southern California, discusses his urban tomography project. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained…
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Geoff Harkness, Morningside College – Autonomy of the Athletic Field
Playing fields aren’t just for sports. Geoff Harkness, a sociologist at Morningside College, discusses his research interviewing athletes in the Middle East. Geoff Harkness is a sociologist interested in culture, stratification, and qualitative methods. His research focuses on interactive micro practices of youth cultures and the role of stratification in shaping culture and identity. His…
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Jessica Nolan, University of Scranton – Psychology of Recycling
Why do we recycle? While the answer might seem obvious, new research suggests that we recycle for reasons other than environmental concern. Jessica Nolan, a psychologist at UScranton, explores the psychology of recycling. Jessica Nolan is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Scranton. The focus of her research is on the application…
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Patricia Drentea, University of Alabama-Birmingham – The Aging Family
Humans are living much longer lives and as this trend only continues, it presents interesting shifts in the family structure. Patricia Drentea, a sociologist at The University of Alabama-Birmingham, discusses the changing face of the modern family. Patricia Drentea is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. She is currently writing a…