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Alum with Iowa roots speaks at annual Beal Lecture
Michael Carolan (MS ’99 rural sociology, Ph.D. ’02 sociology) presented the 2022 Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology on Oct. 31.
Tag: sociology
CATEGORIES: News, Uncategorized
Simulator aims to support de-escalation training for students, law enforcement
A new simulator on campus will help criminal justice students, officers practice techniques to diffuse volatile situations and better respond to behavioral health issues.
Diego Thompson followed in his mentors’ footsteps
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.
CATEGORIES: News, Undergraduate students
No problem is too big for Aura Garcia
A sociology major makes perfect sense for Aura Garcia (’23 sociology), who excels at coming up with solutions to challenges.
Alum is inducted into Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame
Dwight Hinson (’98 sociology) is honored for his collegiate wrestling accomplishments at Iowa State from 1993 through 1998.
From college to career: Coming full circle
After years of a career in public relations and marketing, Daphne Christensen’s (’98 sociology, journalism) sociology degree is now taking center stage.
Alum Janese Milam keeps criminals compliant
Graduating with a double major in criminal justice and sociology is the key to alum Janese Milam’s success at Iowa’s Department of Criminal Investigation.
CATEGORIES: Publications and Accolades
J. Arbuckle is a member of research team that received a $10 million grant
A $10 million federal grant will power a multi-institutional consortium aiming to create new value chains on U.S. farms. The consortium will innovate methods for farmers to make more efficient use of resources with an emphasis on the generation of renewable natural gas, improved rural economic outcomes and protection of the environment. Read more.