Student Spotlight
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Big shout out to PhD candidate Raff Thompson on an essay published in Jacobin, "Gambling on the Wisdom of Crowds Is a Bad Bet." Raff's research compares the histories of political betting markets in the United States and United Kingdom. |
Upcoming Events
The Sociology Exchange
An opportunity for students to interact with faculty & each other in an informal setting
to engage in conversations ranging from career paths to opportunities that enhance
your academic journey.
Dr. Jen Heerwig,
Interim Chair, Associate Professor of Sociology
April 15th @ 12:30pm
SBS Level 4 - Sociology Reading Room
In the Media
Congratulations to Professor Nicolás Eilbaum on his new publication in The American Sociologist. Read “The Mexican Viewpoint: Manuel Gamio and Chicago Sociology”! The article is a fascinating examination of the intellectual roots of migration scholarship through the story of anthropologist Manuel Gamio and his encounter with Chicago sociology.
Congratulations to Professor Manisha Desai on her newest book; this groundbreaking open access volume introduces eco-social contracts as a bold and actionable vision for addressing the major, interconnected crises of our time—climate change, biodiversity loss, rising inequality, and the erosion of public trust and democratic legitimacy. Read the open access volume.