Small town poll to focus on rural Iowa’s growing diversity
The latest Iowa State poll that surveys rural Iowans about quality-of-life issues will focus on a rapidly growing segment of Iowa’s small towns.
Tag: Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Learning to protect and serve
Carlos Hobbs (’24 criminal justice) has his sights set on a future career with the FBI. His summer internship with the Ames Police Department is a great first step.
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Jacque Parker receives 2023 learning communities award
Jacque Parker, academic advisor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, received the Early Achievement in Learning Community Coordination award for 2023 from Iowa State University. Congratulations!
CATEGORIES: Honored
Katherine Dentzman receives honor for early career achievement
Katherine Dentzman, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, has been awarded the Early Career Achievement Award from the Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society (AFHVS). AFHVS is a prominent professional organization that provides an international forum to engage in the cross-disciplinary study of food, agriculture, and health, as well as an … Continue reading Katherine Dentzman receives honor for early career achievement
Grace under pressure
Aliya Warth (junior, sociology) has faced more challenges than any college student should. But they are not going to let that stop them from changing the world.
Inflation’s ongoing impact evened out in 2022
Professor of Sociology David Peters says inflation hit rural households harder earlier in 2022, but its effects were similar in rural and urban areas by year’s end.
The dark figure of crime
Distinguished Professor Matt DeLisi lays out evidence in his new book that Ted Bundy’s criminal career was far lengthier and deadlier than the official record.
Understanding what makes senior towns in Iowa ‘smart’
LAS researchers are studying how some Iowa towns support their aging residents, offering them a high quality of life.