Meet Our Researchers: Culture & Society
Meet Our Researchers: Culture & Society
Meet Our Researchers: Culture & Society
Political extremism
We become more attuned to the present by understanding the past. Meet Mikkel Dack, historian.
Brewing science
Are there new beer flavors in the wild? Meet Matthew Farber, microbiologist.
Inclusive education
How do educational communities foster inclusive environments that benefit everyone? Meet Amy Accardo, educator.
Fine art
How can we honor our human experience through art? Meet Krystle Lemonias, fine artist.
Holocaust and genocide education
Education is key to increasing knowledge about the Holocaust and genocide. Meet Jenny Rich, sociologist.
History of Television
What's worth watching? Meet David Bianculli, professor of television studies and TV critic.
Changing education
How can educators adapt to meet the changing needs of today's students? Meet Kara Ieva, educator.
Fine art
Exploring science and nature through fine arts. Meet Sam Horowitz, sculptor.
Soviet-era history
Soviet-era archives reveal how shadow economies were critical to surviving in a repressive dictatorship. Meet James Heinzen, historian.
Engaging students
Every person involved in education interprets their experience differently. Meet Shelley Zion, educator.
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.
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.
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.
Cultural violence
We don’t remember American cultural violence the same way. That can change. Meet William Carrigan, historian.
Ancient human remains
Ancient human remains help us understand our roots. Meet Maria Rosado, anthropologist.
Education
Children with disabilities deserve an equitable education, no matter where they live. Meet Brent C. Elder, educator and advocate.