Turning problems into possibilities
Iowa State University opened Nick Battles’ eyes to the world of possibilities related to agriculture and society.
Author: Paula Van Brocklin
CATEGORIES: Honored
Shannon Harper receives dissertation award
Shannon Harper, assistant professor of sociology, received the Outstanding Dissertation Award from the Graduate College and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago last month for her dissertation, “A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Neighborhood Domestic Violence Resources and Intimate Partner Homicide.” Harper’s research uses a mixed-methods analysis to look … Continue reading Shannon Harper receives dissertation award
CATEGORIES: Published
New study by David Peters shows regional trends in opioid overdose deaths
A new study co-authored by David Peters, associate professor of sociology, reveals that the U.S. is suffering from several simultaneous opioid epidemics.
CATEGORIES: Published
Daniel Krier publishes study comparing Shakespearean kings to current leadership
Daniel Krier, professor of sociology, recently published his study, “Shakespeare’s Plays of Deranged Authority: The King’s Three Bodies,” in the journal Fast Capitalism. In his paper, Krier discusses how Shakespeare’s history play, “King John,” which depicts the problems that arise when legitimate political authority is deranged, has contemporary relevance, especially following the U.S. elections in … Continue reading Daniel Krier publishes study comparing Shakespearean kings to current leadership
Making a difference in the world through sociology
Antonio Ball (’21 sociology, women’s and gender studies) is passionate about making a difference for marginalized communities, and he knows that a sociology major will equip him to help others.
CATEGORIES: Published
Student Taea Bonner is lead author of study published in Justice Quarterly
Iowa State student Taea Bonner (’20 criminal justice) is the lead author of the study, “Chaotic Homes, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Serious Delinquency: Differential Effects by Race and Ethnicity,” published in the Nov. 14 online edition of Justice Quarterly. Co-authors are Matt DeLisi, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Professor, Iowa State; Gloria Jones … Continue reading Student Taea Bonner is lead author of study published in Justice Quarterly
Class about gender-influenced consumerism applies to multiple majors
Students from an array of disciplines dissect gendered consumerism in this 400-level women’s and gender studies class.