Sociology
‘None of us can escape aging’: Doctoral Project Looks at Getting Older in Northeastern CT
Asmita Aasaavari immersed herself in ethnographic research and slowly built relationships for her dissertation, which this year received support from a fellowship through the UConn Humanities Institute
Honors Thesis Asks Thoughts on Man-or-Bear Question, Tries to Assess Outside Influences
The survey asked five demographic questions and five research-based questions, including how the person feels about the trend, whether the question makes them feel validated or scapegoated, and if the debate accurately reflects real-world issues
UConn Senior Blends Disability Studies and Food Culture into Major Ready for Garnish
'Who knows? Cooking on Wheels may turn into more of a business selling adaptive cookware. The entrepreneurship possibilities are wide ranging'
One Step at a Time: Labyrinths (Even Temporary Ones) Are a Place for Wellness
A temporary labyrinth that offers opportunities for quiet reflection and contemplation may become a permanent campus feature
Study: Police Finance Organizations Allow Steady Flow of Dark Money to Law Enforcement
'When you don’t know what’s going into a police budget, that raises questions about who the police are working for. Is it the community that pays taxes or someone else?'
‘It’s time to tell my story’: Sociology Professor Recalls 7 Decades of Racial Reckoning
Noël Cazenave says he became aware of racism within his own family, as the aunts, uncles, and cousins on his mother's side often treated him differently because his skin color was darker than theirs
Enriching Mentorship to Ensure Success in Grad School
The UConn Graduate School is helping establish enduring mentor and mentee relationships
Undergraduate Researcher Studying Homemaker Influencers
Project looks at whether 'tradwife' content can set back feminist gains in society
Husky Harvest Stamford Bolsters Food Pantry Offerings with New Partnerships, New Initiatives
'We’re trying to tie together everything we’re doing to fight food insecurity at UConn Stamford. All our initiatives need to support one another'
Sociologist David Embrick receives two national scholarly awards
Embrick received awards from the Society for the Study of Social Problems and the American Sociological Association’s Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities