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- Prof. Jordan to participate in a lecture series presented by the AGSL in February.Professor Jennifer Jordan's discussion will look at the role of paper maps in her career path on Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00pm. The American Geographical Society Library (AGSL) is on the 3rd floor (east wing) of the Golda Meir Library. This event is fee and open to the public.
- Kassandra Thompson to present work on generative AI in science next week (Dec. 2) at the NMDSI speaker series.December 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Student Research Scholars Showcase Hear from Kassandra Thompson and Temitope Comfort Iroko, doctoral candidates at UWM, and Kiana Mousavi and Saikat Mukhopadhyay, doctoral candidates at Marquette University, about their progress and next steps with current NMDSI funded projects. This presentation will explore research topics including AI …
- Prof. Cary Costello has been selected to receive the 2025 Elena Dominguez Award from the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center in recognition of his contributions to education and community service.Cary will be honored at the Community Center’s “Big Night Out” award ceremony and fundraiser on November 22.
- Prof. Gauchat presented research at Northwestern University’s inaugural Symposium on Science and Politics, hosted by the Kellogg School’s Center for Science of Science and Innovation.Talk Title Science and Democracy: Revisiting the Institutional Model AbstractThis talk revisits the relationship between science and democracy through the lens of the institutional model of science. Drawing on Merton’s classic formulation and recent developments in cultural and cognitive sociology, I argue that science is best understood as a norm-governed institution whose credibility depends on …
- American Sociological Association 2025 Annual MeetingCongratulations to all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faculty, graduate students, and alumni that participated as panel moderators and presenters or received an award at this year’s ASA conference! Prof. Esther Chan & Prof. Di Di, Santa Clara University – “Digital Devotion: The Tensions of Authenticity and Consumerism Among Religious and Spiritual Social Media Influencers” Prof. Gordon …
- Dr. Stephen Hawkins (PhD ’25) publishes an article shortly after UWM’s May 2025 Commencement Ceremony!Prof. Tim O'Brien shares exciting news that Stephen Hawkins’ article, “From the Pews to the Pulpit: Uncovering Divergent Clergy-Laity Perspectives of Congregational Vitality,” has been published in the journal Nonprofit Management and Leadership.
- Sociology graduate student, Elizabeth Deiters received a Graduate Student Excellence Fellowship for 2025-26!The Graduate Student Excellence Fund was established in 2015 as a philanthropic effort to provide advanced degree students the support they need to pursue their research endeavors, complete their studies and share discoveries with others in their fields. Enthusiastic supporters of this fund represent myriad interests such as business, industry, law, medicine and public service. …
- Sociology graduate student, Reggie Wynn received a Graduate Student Excellence Fellowship for 2025-26!The Graduate Student Excellence Fund was established in 2015 as a philanthropic effort to provide advanced degree students the support they need to pursue their research endeavors, complete their studies and share discoveries with others in their fields. Enthusiastic supporters of this fund represent myriad interests such as business, industry, law, medicine and public service. …
- Sociology Alumni Victoria Isaac (BA ’21 & MA ’23) to receive 2025 GOLD AwardThe Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award is an award given by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association to up to five undergraduate alumni. The award recognizes alumni who have made notable contributions to their community or the university within 10 years of graduating. Victoria "Tori" Isaac is a dancer, educator, and choreographer at …
- Sociology Alumni Mollie Poppie (MA ’07) to receive UWM Distinguished Alumni Achievement AwardThe Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) recognizes graduates who have had a significant impact on their careers and their communities. The award is given to up to two mid-career graduates each year. Mollie Poppie works as head of analytics at Experian, Financial Services & Data, in Chicago, Illinois.
- So, What Are You Going to Do with That? Using Sociology to Launch or Advance Your CareerSociology Majors, Minors or Students Considering the Major Date: Tuesday, October 22nd Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Location: Lubar N146 RSVP: sarahw@uwm.edu So, What Are You Going to Do with That? Using Sociology to Launch or Advance Your Career Are you a sociology major or minor who isn’t sure how to apply what you …