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Prof. Westbrook receives two awards from SSSP
Prof. Laurel Westbrook wins two awards from SSSP
Science on Tap: Population Aging
Prof. Hammersmith gave Science on Tap presentation on "Population Aging: Causes and Concerns" at SpeakEZ Lounge.
Sociology student investigates impacts of divorce on children
Undergraduate researcher Arieal Jackson seeks student participation for her sociology research project on the effects of divorce on young children. Jackson presented her findings thus far at the Michigan Sociological Association 2023 Annual Conference.
Sociology Student Presents at First-Gen Day
Louis Cousino, who is a SOC major and McNair Scholar, presents at First-Gen Day. First-Gen Day takes place every Nov 8 and honors the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Undergraduate researchers find mentorship through independent projects
Undergraduate research is a key component of an empowered education at Grand Valley, as it provides students with opportunities to build skills and knowledge in their disciplines that will help them succeed in their future careers.
Professor Joel Stillerman's latest book
Professor Joel Stillerman publishes book "Identity Investments" through Stanford University Press.
Sociology Alumna Heidi Reynolds-Stenson Publishes First Book
GVSU Alumna and Assistant Professor of Sociology, Heidi Reynolds-Stenson, published her first book entitled "Cultures of Resistance" with Rutgers University Press in Summer of 2022.
Prof. Stillerman wins 2022 MSA Cooley Award
Prof. Joel Stillerman wins the Michigan Sociological Association (MSA)'s Annual Charles Horton Cooley Award.
Professor Buday helps natural resource management community partners collect key data
"Amanda Buday, assistant professor of sociology, specializes in community-based efforts to protect natural resources. How she describes her role: Addressing the human dimensions of natural resource management"
Social Science Lab
Faculty use FTLC grant to establish Social Science Lab, housed in the Sociology Department.