Chair's Welcome Letter
Dear Alumni and Friends,
Greetings from the Department of Sociology and Criminology!
As we prepare to start another academic year, we would like to share updates and stories from our department. 2024-2025 was an eventful year, one that included many exciting achievements by our students and faculty.
We hope that you enjoy this newsletter and that you will keep us apprised of your news and accomplishments. We would love to hear from you!
Warmly,
Michael Sauder
Department Chair
Sociology and Criminology
University of Iowa
Articles
Professor Amber Joy Powell’s Research to Reduce Sexual Violence in Prisons and Youth Detention Facilities
Assistant Professor Amber Joy Powell is advancing how we understand sexual violence in detention facilities. Her intensive research into the daily lives of incarcerated people, and her passion for sharing their experiences, bridge the worlds of sociology, criminology, and public policy.
Back to the Future: Kate O’Neill Centers a Wealth of Experience on Midwestern Roots
Assistant Professor Kate O’Neill brought her impressive research, life experiences, and social insight with her when she joined our department in fall 2024.
Carrie Hodgson Finds Her Path at the University of Iowa
During her four years at the University of Iowa, Carrie Hodgson has shown everyone how to take full advantage of a university education.
The Sociological Imagination at Home
How do sociologists think about and practice sociology out in the world?
Using Cultural Artifacts to Teach Sociology
Art -what is good for? Absolutely something! I am paraphrasing the lyrics from Edwin Starr’s song War, which I love, because I want to reflect on the way in which sociologists can use cultural artifacts to teach sociology.
Two-Wheeled Sociologists
The sociology faculty and graduate students at University of Iowa have a tradition of biking and socializing going back more than two decades.
From Social Research to Medical School
Hannah Zadeh forges a path between sociological research and the practice of medicine.