Meet Our Researchers: Culture & Society

Holocaust and genocide education

Education is key to increasing knowledge about the Holocaust and genocide. Meet Jenny Rich, sociologist.

Changing education

How can educators adapt to meet the changing needs of today's students? Meet Kara Ieva, educator.

History of Television

What's worth watching? Meet David Bianculli, professor of television studies and TV critic.

Fine art

Exploring science and nature through fine arts. Meet Sam Horowitz, sculptor.

Engaging diverse students

Every person involved in education interprets their experience differently. Meet Shelley Zion, educator.

Soviet-era history

Soviet-era archives reveal how shadow economies were critical to surviving in a repressive dictatorship. Meet James Heinzen, historian.

Homicide victims

How do we help family and friends of homicide victims move forward? Meet Jeanna Mastrocinque, crime victim researcher.

Early childhood education

Immigration adds diversity to education. Meet Zeynep Isik-Ercan, early childhood researcher.

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Presidential communications

Presidential communications and campaigns are continuously adapting to the times. Meet Anne Pluta, political scientist.

Policing

It's a critical time to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement. Meet John Shjarback, criminologist.

Communication studies

Effective communication can be challenging in our modern media environment. Meet Celine Hong, media and communication researcher.

Business solutions for waste management

Smart business solutions can improve the market for recycling materials. Meet Jordan Howell, sustainable business researcher.

Juneteenth

How did Juneteenth become America’s emancipation holiday? Meet Emily Blanck, historian.

Cultural and global history

Over time, our cultural practices, such as the food we eat and how we eat it, have shaped population growth and the modern landscape. Meet Q. Edward Wang, historian.

Science communication

The internet is a popular news source, but identifying misinformation can be tricky. Meet Miles Coleman, science communication researcher.

Alternative food production

Sustainability, economics, public health and animal treatment are some of the key issues surrounding alternative food production. Meet Garrett Broad, communication researcher.

Engineering education

Every day, engineers in chemical plants make decisions that could have major safety repercussions—and it’s important they make the right ones. Meet Cheryl Bodnar, engineering educator.

Political science

Examining the current political climate in Eurasia provides insight on violence, authoritarianism and other pressing issues. Meet Lawrence Markowitz, political scientist.

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Healing through education

Educators can develop innovative strategies and support mechanisms for children exposed to trauma, violence and economic hardships. Meet Adam Alvarez, youth trauma researcher.

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Untold history

It takes an expert storyteller to uncover the experiences of people of the past, like women and children, whose voices have not been heard. Meet Melissa Klapper, historian.