Category: Sociology
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Jeannie Haubert, Winthrop University – Hurricane Katrina’s 10th Anniversary
Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jeannie Haubert, Winthrop University sociologist, examines the current state of recovery in New Orleans. Jeannie Haubert is Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology and Anthropology at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She studies racial and ethnic relations, social inequality, disasters, and immigration. Dr. Haubert earned…
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Gary Wilcox, UT Austin – Alcohol Advertising
The way alcohol ads are regulated is quite interesting. Gary Wilcox, UT Austin professor of advertising and public relations, provides a closer look at this specific type of marketing. Dr. Gary B. Wilcox, John A. Beck Centennial Professor in Communication, holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and two degrees from UT Austin. His current…
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Gokcen Coskuner-Balli, Chapman University – Yoga Culture
Are you currently in a downward-facing-dog position? If so, you’re one of the many folks who enjoy Yoga! Today on The Academic Minute, Dr. Gokcen Coskuner-Balli, a professor at the Economic Science Institute at Chapman University, explores the growth of Yoga culture. Dr. Coskuner-Balli is an assistant professor at The George L. Argyros School of…
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Megan Gilligan, Iowa State – Maternal Estrangement
An often overlooked segment of family research deals with maternal estrangement. Research from Megan Gilligan, professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State University, delves directly into this understudied topic. Megan Gilligan is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and a faculty associate of the Gerontology Program…
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Robert Kelchen, Seton Hall University – The Price of College
College admissions can be a formidable process. Robert Kelchen, a professor of higher education at Seton Hall University, is researching ways to improve the efficiency of getting into school. Robert Kelchen‘s research interests focus on higher education finance and accountability policies, including areas such as student financial aid, college rankings, and program evaluation. His teaching…
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Jean M. Twenge, SDSU – Millennial Religiosity
Are Millennials losing their religion? Jean M. Twenge, San Diego State psychologist, is delving into the religious practices 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 the books Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More…
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Martin Krieger, USC – Creativity, Innovation, and Entreprenuers
Who fosters the best entrepreneurs? Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, provides a close look at the nature of innovation, creativity, and the creation of entrepreneurs. 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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Christopher Liu, University of Toronto – Ideology and Proximity
Does personal interaction with people who hold conflicting ideology influence your thinking? Chris Liu, a professor of strategic management at the University of Toronto, conducted a fascinating study on the topic. Christopher Liu is an Assistant Professor of Strategy at Rotman. His research explores spatial networks: how geography shapes the ability of individuals and firms…
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Kentaro Toyama, University of Michigan – Equality of Technology
Technology is a good thing for everyone, right? Kentaro Toyama, professor of community information at University of Michigan, profiles the equality of benefits technology offers. Kentaro Toyama is W.K. Kellogg Associate Professor of Community Information at the University of Michigan School of Information and a fellow of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative…
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Josh Packard, University of Northern Colorado – Religious “Dones”
More and more people appear to be leaving their religious communities. Josh Packard, sociologist at the University of Northern Colorado, is studying our relationship with religion. Josh Packard is a sociologist who focuses on religion and community studies. He has an active and applied research agenda relying on university-community partnerships, and he strives for projects…