Alumni

It’s a crime, but for meth cooks it’s also a job

A new study by Jacob Erickson, Ph.D. candidate in sociology, and Andrew Hochstetler, professor of sociology, looks at the reasons why people who cook meth see it as a job, despite it being illegal. Read More

February 20, 2020

Initiative takes advantage of existing data to solve community problems

A team of Iowa State researchers, including Shawn Dorius, associate professor of sociology, is helping Iowa towns tap into data they already have to solve their communities' problems. Read More

February 17, 2020

Amanda Larsen earns Dean’s High-Impact Award for Undergraduate Research

Research is in senior Amanda Larsen's future. The LAS Dean's High-Impact Award for Undergraduate Research is the next step in her research journey. Read More

January 29, 2020

Turning problems into possibilities

Iowa State University opened Nick Battles' eyes to the world of possibilities related to agriculture and society. Read More

January 28, 2020

Shannon Harper receives dissertation award

Assistant professor of sociology Shannon Harper earned top honors for her dissertation from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Read More

January 7, 2020

Ilma Jahic is rewarded for teaching excellence

Ilma Jahic, a second-year Ph.D. student in sociology, receives a fall 2019 Graduate College Teaching Excellence Award Read More

December 19, 2019

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. Read More

December 9, 2019

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. Read More

December 5, 2019

Agriculture and society major shapes alum’s career path

Unsure which career path to choose, alum Michaela Hoffelmeyer found direction through the agriculture and society major. Read More

November 25, 2019

Department of Sociology dedicates new analytics lab in East Hall

311 East Hall is home to a new sociology analytics lab, thanks to a generous pledge from two alums. Read More

November 21, 2019