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Sociology senior graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA

Sociology senior graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA

December 9, 2024

Sophia L. Whitteaker earned a bachelor’s in sociology from the College of Social Science and is from Plymouth, Michigan.

MSU Sociology now offering Advanced Research Methods in Sociology

MSU Sociology now offering Advanced Research Methods in Sociology

November 19, 2024

MSU Sociology Assistant Professor Rebecca Karam has created a new course focusing on qualitative in-depth interviewing that premiers this spring semester.

College of Social Science professors  lead a new Study Abroad program in Ireland centered around sexual consent

College of Social Science professors lead a new Study Abroad program in Ireland centered around sexual consent

November 8, 2024 - Karessa Weir and Katie Frey

Associate Professors Sarah Prior (MSU Sociology ) and Megan Maas (Human Development and Family Studies) have created a new Study Abroad program entitled “Sexuality, Culture and Consent in Ireland.”

MSU Sociology faculty Saleh Ahmed discusses climate migration

MSU Sociology faculty Saleh Ahmed discusses climate migration

November 4, 2024

Saleh Ahmed, an assistant professor in the department of sociology at Michigan State University, does work with climate migration focused on the global south.

stef shuster receives prestigious research fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities

stef shuster receives prestigious research fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities

October 25, 2024 - Blythe White

stef m. shuster, associate professor of sociology in Michigan State University’s Lyman Briggs College and Department of Sociology, has been awarded a competitive 2024 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for their research.

National Research Translation Award presented to MSU Sociology’s Dr. stef shuster

National Research Translation Award presented to MSU Sociology’s Dr. stef shuster

October 24, 2024 - Karessa Weir

MSU Sociology Associate Professor stef shuster has been awarded the 2024 Council on Contemporary Families’ (CCF) Research Translation Award for their research on transgender joy.

Renowned environmentalist Dr. Robert D. Bullard speaks on campus as part of Kaplowitz Lecture Series

Renowned environmentalist Dr. Robert D. Bullard speaks on campus as part of Kaplowitz Lecture Series

October 15, 2024 - Emily Jodway

The College of Social Science welcomed Robert D. Bullard, PhD to campus on Wednesday as part of the Stan & Toba Kaplowitz Distinguished Lecture Series, where he spoke to a diverse audience of faculty, students and avid fans at the Kellogg Center Auditorium. Bullard is considered the founder of environmental justice and is currently Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy and Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University.

Map Shows States With Highest Level of Elder Abuse

Map Shows States With Highest Level of Elder Abuse

October 14, 2024

Dr. Zhenmei Zhang contributed to this report in Newsweek on the places with the highest levels of elder abuse.

MSU Sociology research group kicks off new lecture series on global environment, migration and health studies

September 25, 2024

The Global Environment, Migration, and Health Studies Initiative (GEMHS) is dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding at the intersection of environment, migration, and health.

Access Champion: Dr. M. Isabel Ayala

Access Champion: Dr. M. Isabel Ayala

September 18, 2024 - Emily Jodway

Maria Isabel Ayala is the Director of the Chicano/Latino Studies Program and Associate Professor for the Department of Sociology, two academic disciplines housed within the College of Social Science. Ayala balances her roles as an educator and researcher, demonstrating an equal passion for both. She brings a humanistic lens inspired by social justice and inclusivity to her courses and is a strong advocate for the importance of Ethnic Studies in education. Ayala is our Access Champion as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Access Torch: Teresa Rivera

Access Torch: Teresa Rivera

September 16, 2024 - Emily Jodway

Teresa Rivera is a dual-major PhD student in the Chicano/Latino Studies (CLS) Program and the Department of Sociology. Originally from Texas, Teresa leverages her experiences growing up in a border town to research the stories and lived experiences of Latinx immigrants. Her current research interests include understanding how Latina immigrants manage stress and exploring the life experiences of undergraduate Latinx students to enhance their access to resources and support. We are pleased to honor her as our Access Torch honoree for September in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sociology Professor Emeritus launches new distinguished lecture series with environmental justice trailblazer

Sociology Professor Emeritus launches new distinguished lecture series with environmental justice trailblazer

September 13, 2024 - Karessa Weir

The Stan and Toba Kaplowitz Distinguished Lecture Series kicks off next month with a presentation from Dr. Robert D. Bullard. Dr. Bullard will speak on “Environmental Justice: From Footnote to Headline” at 3 p.m. Wednesday October 9 at the Kellogg Center Auditorium.

MSU Sociology welcomes Alexander Hill as new PhD student

MSU Sociology welcomes Alexander Hill as new PhD student

September 5, 2024 - Karessa Weir

Alexander Hill is a first-year doctoral student in the Sociology Department at MSU. Their research interests focus on the experiences of trans individuals seeking medical care, including the documentation of queer family narratives, intra community resource exchange, and emerging care networks within trans communities. Alexander earned his B.A. in Sociology from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL and his M.A. in Social Science from the University of Chicago. During their prior studies, they trained in qualitative and archival research methodologies while conducting research on food insecurity in Central Florida, and queer young adult experiences.

MSU researcher examines relationship between water infrastructure, economic development in rural U.S. communities

MSU researcher examines relationship between water infrastructure, economic development in rural U.S. communities

September 4, 2024

Stephen Gasteyer, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, is gaining deeper insight into the gap in U.S. water access by analyzing the link between water infrastructure and economic development in rural U.S. communities.

MSU Sociology is hiring for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology positions in the area of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality

MSU Sociology is hiring for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology positions in the area of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality

September 3, 2024

Michigan State University is hiring for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology positions in the area of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality

MSU Sociology Professor Xuefei Ren wins a catalyst grant from Swiss National Science Foundation to study climate adaptation

MSU Sociology Professor Xuefei Ren wins a catalyst grant from Swiss National Science Foundation to study climate adaptation

July 17, 2024

This pilot project examines how cities’ climate action plans have addressed infrastructural vulnerability in two North American and two Swiss cities—Toronto, Chicago, Zurich, and Geneva. It will investigate both formal policies and community initiatives aimed to reduce carbon emission and improve resilience in the infrastructure sector, such as energy, water, transport, and buildings.

Sociology Faculty, PhD student awarded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion grants

July 1, 2024 - Jalen Smith

Four MSU Sociology faculty and one Sociology PhD student were among the inaugural winners of the College of Social science Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Small Grants Program. The program is aimed at providing faculty, staff and graduate students with funding to support multi/interdisciplinary, collaborative projects that are aligned with the College Strategic Plan for DEI.

MSU Sociology celebrates Juneteenth

MSU Sociology celebrates Juneteenth

June 19, 2024

The 2024 MSU Juneteenth Celebration is centered around the theme of “Acknowledging the Journey: Freedom, Resilience, Empowerment and Liberation.”

MSU Sociology Assistant Professor PJ Pettis wins second dissertation award

MSU Sociology Assistant Professor PJ Pettis wins second dissertation award

June 12, 2024 - Karessa Weir

A month after winning Best Dissertation Award for the Mental Health Section of the American Sociological Association, Assistant Professor PJ Pettis has won the 2024 Roberta G. Simmons Outstanding Dissertation in Medical Sociology Award for his dissertation “Contextualizing Heterosexism: An Intersectional Approach to Sexual Minority Health Inequalities.”

A mentor who “listens, reflects and meets people where they are”: MSU Sociology professor stef shuster named 2023 Outstanding Faculty Mentor

A mentor who “listens, reflects and meets people where they are”: MSU Sociology professor stef shuster named 2023 Outstanding Faculty Mentor

June 11, 2024 - Karessa Weir

MSU Sociology associate professor stef shuster has been named the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Mentor from the MSU Graduate School.

MSU Sociology celebrates Pride Month

MSU Sociology celebrates Pride Month

June 11, 2024

At the heart of our department, MSU Sociology strives to understand the vast and diverse factors that come together to create our human world. It has been our long-standing commitment and honor to include deep dives into the lives, policies, realities and obstacles faced every day by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, agender, and two-spirit individuals and their families. During June, which is Pride Month, our faculty, staff and students appreciate the opportunity to highlight work done by and in collaboration with our LBGTQIA2S+ community members. If you would like to learn more about our work in this area, please check out the Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health here: https://socialscience.msu.edu/research/thematic/sgm/index.html

Sociology Assistant Professor wins best dissertation award

Sociology Assistant Professor wins best dissertation award

May 20, 2024 - Karessa Weir

Dr. Philip J. “PJ” Pettis was awarded best dissertation for his work “Contextualizing Heterosexism: An Intersectional Approach to Sexual Minority Health Inequalities” at Vanderbilt University.

Sociology student Kaylin Casper awarded the nationally-competitive Udall Scholarship

Sociology student Kaylin Casper awarded the nationally-competitive Udall Scholarship

May 5, 2024 - Brandi Stover, Anneliese Mackel and Karessa Weir

Kaylin Casper, a second-year double major in Sociology and English, is has been awarded the nationally-competitive Udall Undergraduate Scholarship.

Sociology Assistant Professor PJ Pettis emphasizes pride and resilience in his commencement speech as Outstanding Teacher

Sociology Assistant Professor PJ Pettis emphasizes pride and resilience in his commencement speech as Outstanding Teacher

May 2, 2024 - Karessa Weir

“As I address you, I am mindful of the diverse paths that brought us here. Many of you, like myself, are first-generation college students, immigrants, children of immigrants, returning adults, or servicemen and women. Your presence exemplifies the resilience and excellence of your families and communities, of which you should be immensely proud,” said Dr. Philip J. “PJ” Pettis, Assistant Professor of Sociology and this year’s College of Social Science Outstanding Teacher.

MSU University Distinguished Professor of Sociology elected to the National Academy of Sciences

MSU University Distinguished Professor of Sociology elected to the National Academy of Sciences

April 30, 2024 - Karessa Weir

Dr. Tom Dietz, who retired last year as a University Distinguished Professor of Sociology, was elected to the esteemed National Academy of Sciences this week.

MSU Sociology inducts 13 students into international sociology honor society

MSU Sociology inducts 13 students into international sociology honor society

April 23, 2024

MSU Sociology is proud of our newest Alpha Kappa Delta Inductees, who joined the international sociology honor society on Friday April 19, 2024.

Ruth Hamilton Award 2024 presented to Sociology student Kaylin Casper

Ruth Hamilton Award 2024 presented to Sociology student Kaylin Casper

April 22, 2024 - Karessa Weir

MSU Sociology has awarded the 2024 Ruth Hamilton Award to second-year Sociology and Humanities double major student Kaylin Casper.

Meet Urvi Chakraborty, Sociology's Outstanding Senior for 2024

Meet Urvi Chakraborty, Sociology's Outstanding Senior for 2024

April 21, 2024 - Karessa Weir

MSU Department of Sociology has selected Urvi Chakraborty as the Outstanding Senior for 2024 in recognition of her academic achievements, involvement in student groups, and professional development activities while attending MSU.

Faculty voice: Arab Americans changing racial categories and the future of inclusion

Faculty voice: Arab Americans changing racial categories and the future of inclusion

April 15, 2024 - Dr. Rebecca Karam

Expanding federal classifications is necessary for understanding the Middle Eastern and North African experience in the United States

MSU Soc PhD candidate hired as new Assistant Director of the Center for Gender in a Global Context

MSU Soc PhD candidate hired as new Assistant Director of the Center for Gender in a Global Context

April 7, 2024 - Karessa Weir

MSU Sociology PhD candidate Alaina Bur has been selected as the new Assistant Director of Michigan State University’s Center for Gender in Global Context, starting in August.

Sociology student nominated for Udall Scholarship

Sociology student nominated for Udall Scholarship

March 12, 2024

Kaylin Casper, a second-year double major in Sociology and English, is one of three Michigan State University students nominated for the prestigious Udall Undergraduate Scholarship.

MSU Sociology assistant professor named College of Social Science Outstanding Teacher

MSU Sociology assistant professor named College of Social Science Outstanding Teacher

March 1, 2024 - Karessa Weir

MSU Sociology Assistant Professor Philip J. "PJ" Pettis's passion for teaching as well has his ability to support and empower his students led MSU Sociology Chair Carla Pfeffer to nominate Pettis for the 2024 College of Social Science Outstanding Teaching Award. Dr. Pettis was announced as this year's winner of the award.

MSU Sociologist hopes to improve island wastewater infrastructure with NSF Convergence Accelerator Award

MSU Sociologist hopes to improve island wastewater infrastructure with NSF Convergence Accelerator Award

February 29, 2024 - Karessa Weir

MSU Sociology Associate Professor Stephen Gasteyer. together with principal investigator Dr. Daniel Yeh (Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida) and researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Swiftwater Solutions LCC, were announced as recipients of the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator award for $650,000 for the proposal “Towards Resilient, Equitable, Safe and Sustainable Water for Islands.”

Professor Emeritus publishes new book on social science research ethics, integrity

Professor Emeritus publishes new book on social science research ethics, integrity

February 14, 2024

Sociology emeritus faculty member, Harry Perlstadt recently published a new book: Assessing Social Science Research Ethics and Integrity: Case Studies and Essays.

MSU takes new science teaching approach to the rural South

January 29, 2024 - Kim Ward

MSU Sociology Distinguished Professor Barbara Schneider (co-appointed with College of Education) is leading a new science approach to rural education.

Dr. Carla Pfeffer takes the helm at MSU Sociology

Dr. Carla Pfeffer takes the helm at MSU Sociology

January 3, 2024

Dr. Carla Pfeffer is Professor of Sociology and previously served as inaugural Director for the MSU Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health thematic research area.

Dr. Ning Hsieh receives Faculty Research Award

Dr. Ning Hsieh receives Faculty Research Award

December 19, 2023

Dr. Ning Hsieh has been awarded a Faculty Research Award from the Consortium for Sexual Gender Minority Health.

Dr. Jennifer Carrera promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

Dr. Jennifer Carrera promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

December 18, 2023

Dr. Jennifer Carrera's promotion was approved Friday Dec. 15, 2023 by the MSU Board of Trustees.

MSU Sociology Professor Emerita Jualynne Dodson inducted as a HistoryMaker

MSU Sociology Professor Emerita Jualynne Dodson inducted as a HistoryMaker

December 8, 2023

The U.S. Library of Congress’s digital repository for the Black experience, The HistoryMakers, now includes MSU Sociology Professor Emerita Jualynne Dodson.

Dr. Zhenmei Zhang honored for research in aging

Dr. Zhenmei Zhang honored for research in aging

November 27, 2023

MSU AgeAlive will present the Research in Aging Award to Dr. Zhenmei Zhang, Professor of Sociology, at their annual meeting Dec. 7.

Four Sociology undergraduates win PURI grants

Four Sociology undergraduates win PURI grants

November 22, 2023 - Karessa Weir

Four Sociology students have been awarded grants from the Provost’s Office to pursue research on climate change and campus sexual culture with faculty mentors.

MSU Sociology mourns the passing of administrative assistant Debbie Jesswein

MSU Sociology mourns the passing of administrative assistant Debbie Jesswein

October 26, 2023 - Karessa Weir

The MSU Sociology Department shared sad news this week with the passing of long-time administrative assistant Debbie Jesswein.

Dr. stef shuster discusses LGBTQ+ health with Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. stef shuster discusses LGBTQ+ health with Dr. Anthony Fauci

October 25, 2023

MSU Sociology Associate Professor stef shuster shared the stage with Dr. Anthony Fauci this week as part of a panel discussion on LGBTQ+ healthcare.

Sociology alum Dr. Cameron Whitley receives prestigious NSF CAREER grant

Sociology alum Dr. Cameron Whitley receives prestigious NSF CAREER grant

October 23, 2023

Dr. Whitley, Associate Professor of Sociology at Western Washington University, will use the grant to partner with zoos, aquariums, and renowned wildlife photographer Tim Flach to research how imagery can positively impact the public's views on climate change and biodiversity loss.

MSU Sociology seeks new teaching faculty

MSU Sociology seeks new teaching faculty

October 16, 2023

MSU Sociology is currently accepting applications for a teaching-focused faculty to teach three courses in the Spring 2024 semester.

MSU Sociology alum works to create new sensory space

MSU Sociology alum works to create new sensory space

October 16, 2023 - Scott Pohl

MSU Sociology alumnus Anthony Ianni, a former MSU basketball player, has autism and encouraged the space's creation. During the dedication ceremony, he reflected on the moments in his childhood when he felt overwhelmed attending basketball games.

Sociology grad Larry Dean Thompson named Distinguished Alumni

Sociology grad Larry Dean Thompson named Distinguished Alumni

September 25, 2023

Larry Thompson has an extensive career in government, in private practice and as a public company general counsel, where his actions reflect a commitment to equity and social justice. Thompson graduated cum laude from Culver-Stockton College in 1967, received his master’s in Sociology from MSU College of Social Science in 1969, and received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1974.

MSU Sociology welcomes Dr. Maria Isabel Espinoza as new environmental and health sociologist

August 23, 2023 - Karessa Weir

MSU Sociology is pleased to welcome our newest faculty member: Assistant Professor Maria Isabel Espinoza, an environmental and health sociologist.

SOC Associate Professor Stephanie Nawyn awarded a partnership grant for women in STEM

SOC Associate Professor Stephanie Nawyn awarded a partnership grant for women in STEM

August 8, 2023

Michigan State University has been awarded a partnership grant from the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program that will work to build equitable and inclusive work cultures for women in STEM by focusing on both women from racial minority groups and gender expansive/nonbinary faculty who are at higher risk of leaving academic STEM departments.

SOC Associate Professor Soma Chaudhuri named co-director for Center for Gender in Global Context

SOC Associate Professor Soma Chaudhuri named co-director for Center for Gender in Global Context

July 30, 2023

International Studies and Programs (ISP) has appointed Soma Chaudhuri as the new co-director for global research, outreach and engagement for MSU’s Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen). Chaudhuri will lead the center alongside Aminda Smith, who was recently appointed GenCen’s co-director for academic programs, outreach, and engagement.

MSU Lyman Briggs/Sociology associate professor receives prestigious National Science Foundation award for their work in the social and historical aspects of reproductive health.

MSU Lyman Briggs/Sociology associate professor receives prestigious National Science Foundation award for their work in the social and historical aspects of reproductive health.

July 13, 2023 - Karessa Weir

Associate Professor stef shuster has received a CAREER grant from the US National Science Foundation, the most prestigious award offered for early-career researchers.

MSU Sociology hiring an Assistant Professor of Sociology in Environmental Justice

MSU Sociology hiring an Assistant Professor of Sociology in Environmental Justice

July 6, 2023

MSU Sociology is pleased to share that we are hiring an Assistant Professor of Sociology in environmental justice. Please share this posting widely!

Three Sociology faculty promoted this spring

Three Sociology faculty promoted this spring

June 18, 2023

MSU Sociology is pleased to congratulate Drs. Molly Copeland, stef shuster and Xuefei Ren on their recent promotions approved by the MSU Board of Trustees at its June meeting.

Sociology PhD student awarded CHI Fellowship

Sociology PhD student awarded CHI Fellowship

June 14, 2023

The 2023-2024 Cultural Heritage Informatics Graduate Fellowship program is open to MSU graduate students interested in the application of digital methods and computational approaches to cultural heritage materials, collections, data, questions and challenges.

MSU’s LGBTQ minor: a decade of preparing leaders and making change

MSU’s LGBTQ minor: a decade of preparing leaders and making change

June 13, 2023 - Mark Bullion and Pat Arnold

“Our experiential learning opportunities are probably the most unique part of our minor,” said Stephanie Nawyn, co-director of academic programs for GenCen. Nawyn shared an example of one such opportunity: a research study internship involving the Salus Center, a Lansing-based LGBTQIA+ community and advocacy organization. The internship led to the compilation of critical data regarding health care gaps for transgender people in the Lansing area.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jodi Yelinek

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jodi Yelinek

June 5, 2023

Assistant Professor of Sociology Jodi Yelinek worked closely with the winner of the College of Social Science's Undergraduate Research Award.

Student view: The importance of Pride Month

Student view: The importance of Pride Month

May 31, 2023

Angela Demas is a student in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities majoring in the arts and humanities with a minor in sociology, graduating this December. Demas is the vice chair and public relations coordinator for The Alliance of Queer and Ally Students – one of the oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and two spirit organizations in Michigan that began in the 1970s.

High-skilled female migrants forgo professional aspirations and turn to home life after facing multiple barriers to their career advancement, MSU Sociology research finds

High-skilled female migrants forgo professional aspirations and turn to home life after facing multiple barriers to their career advancement, MSU Sociology research finds

May 24, 2023 - Karessa Weir

Turkish women who migrate to the US for their husbands’ careers often find themselves unable to pursue their own professional ambitions and instead take on full-time care of children and homelife, according to new research by MSU Sociology Associate Professor Stephanie Nawyn.

Dr. Tom Dietz discusses sustainability decision making in this latest blogpost

Dr. Tom Dietz discusses sustainability decision making in this latest blogpost

May 23, 2023

In connection with the publication of his latest book "Decisions for Sustainability: Fact and Values," MSU Sociology University Distinguished Professor Tom Dietz has posted a blog, “What Should We Do?” on sustainability decision making at fifteen-eighty-four, the Cambridge University Press blogsite.

Sociology PhD candidate Inna Mirzoyan accepts position at Wayne State University

May 7, 2023

MSU Sociology PhD candidate Inna Mirzoyan has accepted a new position for the fall as an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Sociology at Wayne State University in Detroit.

MSU Sociology presents Stella Weinberg as the Ruth Hamilton Award recipient

MSU Sociology presents Stella Weinberg as the Ruth Hamilton Award recipient

April 26, 2023

The Ruth Hamilton Award is one of MSU's “All-University Awards for Excellence,” which has a perpetual endowment, and is named after Dr. Ruth Simms Hamilton, a distinguished sociologist whose work over decades made major contributions to the understanding of the African Diaspora. Dr. Hamilton also made significant contributions to sociological theory and to our understanding of international migration, urbanization, and inequality.

Sociology celebrates Spring 2023 Undergraduate Award Winners

April 24, 2023

MSU Department of Sociology is happy to recognize the achievements of our undergraduate students in the 2022-2023 academic year.

MSU Sociology names Carrie Nielsen as Outstanding Senior for 2023

April 24, 2023

Sociology and Economics senior Carrie Nielsen has been chosen to represent the graduating Sociology class for 2023.

Sociology student receive Board of Trustees' Award for earning a 4.0 GPA

April 20, 2023

This semester, a record-breaking 206 graduating students were recognized by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees for achieving the highest scholastic average — a 4.0 GPA. Each semester, students graduating with a 4.0 GPA are presented with the Board of Trustees’ Award for their academic excellence. Additionally, each awardee will be acknowledged during their individual commencement ceremonies in May and will receive $1,000 from the university in recognition of their accomplishment.

Dr. Sarah Prior awarded Outstanding Research Award

Dr. Sarah Prior awarded Outstanding Research Award

April 13, 2023

The ASMSU Senior Class Council awarded the Outstanding Research Award to Dr. Sarah Prior, Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Director.

Soc PhD student awarded P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship

Soc PhD student awarded P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship

April 12, 2023

Teresa Rivera is a Dual Major Doctoral Degree student in Chicano/Latino Studies and Sociology. She has been awarded the P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship award for 2023-24 school year from the Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI).

Dr. stef shuster wins outstanding paper award "Reducing the Joy Deficit in Sociology: A Study of Transgender Joy"

Dr. stef shuster wins outstanding paper award "Reducing the Joy Deficit in Sociology: A Study of Transgender Joy"

April 12, 2023

A recent paper by Sociology Assistant Professor stef shuster has been named "the 2023 Outstanding Article award from the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), Theory Division.

Teen friendships have lasting consequences on depression, success as an adult

Teen friendships have lasting consequences on depression, success as an adult

April 10, 2023 - Karessa E. Weir

Dr. Molly Copeland's most recent research, published in Social Science & Medicine, shows that teen friendships can have lasting consequences for mental health, decades later, in individuals' mid 30s and early 40s.

Dr. Jennifer Carrera receives 2023 Impact Award for community engaged research

April 9, 2023

An Assistant Professor of Sociology, Carrera named the 2023 winner of Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement from Brown University's Swearer Center.

SOC PhD student publishes report on immigrant trauma

SOC PhD student publishes report on immigrant trauma

April 3, 2023

Teresa Rivera, Dual Major Doctoral Degree student in Chicano/Latino Studies and Sociology, has published "A Social Ecological Approach to Latino Immigrant Trauma and Intervention: An Integrative Review" in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.

MSU PhD student wins GenCen Student Leader Award

April 2, 2023

Angelica Ruvalcaba is the 2023 recipient of the Inspiration Award in the MSU Student Leader Award by the Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen).

Dr. Ning Hsieh awarded National Institutes of Health grant

March 23, 2023

Dr. Ning Hsieh received the two-year RO3 grant worth $100,000 to support their work on primary care disparities among sexual and gender minorities.

MSU Sociology welcomes Maria Espinoza

MSU Sociology welcomes Maria Espinoza

March 22, 2023

MSU Sociology is pleased to announce Maria Espinoza has accepted our tenure-system faculty offer for environment and health sociology position. She’ll be joining our department in August 2023. Her spouse (Matthew Welsh) will be joining the Department of Mathematics in a 3-year Research Associate position starting in August 2024.

Black, Indigenous, Hispanic communities see less of a return on investment for water infrastructure, MSU Sociology research finds

Black, Indigenous, Hispanic communities see less of a return on investment for water infrastructure, MSU Sociology research finds

March 20, 2023 - Karessa Weir

A new wide-ranging research paper “The ethnically and racially uneven role of water infrastructure spending in rural economic development,” by Drs. Stephen Gasteyer (MSU Sociology) and J. Tom Mueller (University of Oklahoma), has been published in the journal Nature Water.

Dr. Jennifer Carrera awarded the Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Research

March 12, 2023

Dr. Carrera's "Engaging Community in the Development of Low-Cost Technologies for Environmental Monitoring to Promote Environmental Health Literacy in a Low-Trust Setting: The Community-Driven Flint Project" received the honor from the University Engagement and Outreach.

Dr. Molly Copeland selected for University of Michigan training program

Dr. Molly Copeland selected for University of Michigan training program

March 3, 2023

Dr. Copeland, Assistant Professor of Sociology, was selected to participate in the Michigan Integrative Well-Being and Inequality Training Program run by the University of Michigan's School of Public Health.

Spring Semester '23 Career Fairs start March 13

February 27, 2023

Students from all majors have a wide variety of opportunities to check out careers in many fields over the next month.

We will endure this together

February 14, 2023

We experienced a collective trauma this evening, as a single shooter killed and injured multiple people in Berkey Hall before moving on to do the same in the MSU Union and ultimately heading north where he apparently took his own life. For approximately four hours tonight when the identity and location of the shooter was unknown, we were gripped with fear, desperation, and hopelessness. Even though the shooter is now deceased and our campus “shelter-in-place” order has been lifted, our fear, desperation, and hopelessness—among other feelings—may endure for a while.

MSU Sociology announces online courses for Summer 2023

MSU Sociology announces online courses for Summer 2023

December 13, 2022

Enroll today for online summer and earn your degree sooner!