The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) recognized recipients of the 2022 SWCS awards at its annual conference held Aug. 2 in Denver, Colorado. Among the award winners is J. Gordon Arbuckle, professor of sociology in Iowa State’s Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Arbuckle received a Fellow Award, which recognizes SWCS members who have … Continue reading J. Gordon Arbuckle receives Fellow Award
David Peters and Christopher Cummings, researchers in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,000 U.S. residents.
Leana Bouffard begins her second five-year term as chair of the department on July 1.
Kaleb Nichols (’24 sociology) will use his future sociology degree to create strong communities for Black youth.
Simulator will help train students and law enforcement in techniques to diffuse volatile situations.
Diego Thompson (MS ’10 sociology, sustainable agriculture; Ph.D. ’14 sociology, sustainable agriculture) credits Professors Emeritus of sociology Cornelia and Jan Flora for nurturing his desire to help rural, disadvantaged groups.
While pursuing a degree in criminal justice, Kennedy White discovered leadership roles in the Iowa Army National Guard and Iowa State’s Army ROTC program.
Beginning July 1, the Department of Sociology will change its name to better reflect students’ growing interest in criminal justice.