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Dr. Harkness elected chair of the American Sociological Association Section on Sociology of Emotions
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The ASA Section on Sociology of Emotions brings together social and behavioral scientists in order to promote the general development of the study of emotions.
Dr. Zaloznaya talks about the Ukraine war on IPR's River to River
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
As the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears, River to River gets analysis from sociologist and political scientist Marina Zaloznaya.
ISRC Helps Dr. Vasi Obtain $283,500 NSF Grant
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Dr. Bodi Vasi was awarded a National Science Foundation Grant to support research on the decarbonization of firms.
Dr. Louise Seamster awarded research grant for work on Flint Water Crisis data accessibility
Friday, September 15, 2023
Dr. Louise Seamster was awarded a grant from Humanities Without Walls for their ongoing project to make public data about the Flint water crisis accessible.
Long-time Sociology Professor Stephen G. Wieting, age 83, passed away on July 22, 2023
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The late Sociology Professor Stephen G. Wieting was an expert in the Sociology of Sport and Sociology of the Family.
Sociology and Criminology Department among winners of the "Highly Engaged Academic Department" Award
Saturday, June 10, 2023
The Career Impact Awards are given out yearly by the Pomerantz Career Center.
Maddie Libao wins 2023 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
Friday, June 9, 2023
Sociology and Criminology graduate student Maddie Libao was awarded for their work as a teaching assistant by the University of Iowa's Council on Teaching.
A Student Profile of Darshaun Smith
Monday, May 22, 2023
The multitalented Darshaun Smith will long be remembered at the University of Iowa for the many ways he has brightened our lives during his student career.
Success as a Public Scholar: An Interview with Professor Victor Ray
Monday, May 22, 2023
Less than 10 years after earning his PhD from Duke University, Victor Ray is a renowned sociologist and public scholar.