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MSU and Yale Social Scientists team up on $2 million grant to study firearms and intimate partner violence
August 15, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
Social scientist Dr. Christopher Maxwell, a professor in the School of Criminal Justice, is collaborating with Dr. Tami Sullivan from the Yale University School of Medicine to better understand the relationship between the use of firearms and intimate partner violence.
Social Science researcher finds link between sexual minorities and heightened diabetes risk
August 8, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
A new study in the College of Social Science has found higher risks of diabetes among sexual minority individuals.
'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' transports readers to heights of police protests
August 5, 2019 - Caroline Brooks
A Michigan State University researcher is taking readers to the front lines of the protests in Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore, Maryland during the protests that took place following the deaths of Michael Brown and Freddie Gray.
AEA Summer Program Promotes Inclusivity and Achievement in Economics for 45th Year
July 29, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
The American Economics Association Summer Program began in 1974 and is now concluding its 45th successful year. The program, which has been housed at Michigan State University for the last three years, prepares and inspires undergraduate students from underrepresented minority communities to pursue higher education and a career within the field of Economics.
The unpopular truth about biases towards people with disabilities
July 18, 2019 - Caroline Brooks
Needing to ride in a wheelchair can put the brakes on myriad opportunities – some less obvious than one might think.
MSU Social Scientist evaluates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
June 28, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
Dolly Parton is not only a country music icon, but also the founder of the international children’s reading program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Since its founding in 1995, this program has been well-received by parents and teachers, but the benefits of enrolling children in the program had not been evaluated by researchers until very recently.
Smile 4 Kids: How a Social Science student started her own non-profit
June 21, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
Jessica Halmaghi is committed to helping kids. A senior majoring in Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Social Science at Michigan State University, she is also the founder of her own non-profit organization, Smile 4 Kids.
Kaston Anderson-Carpenter: A Microphone for the Marginalized
June 19, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
Kaston Anderson-Carpenter, an assistant professor of Psychology in the College of Social Science at Michigan State University, is dedicated to creating more inclusive, informed services for underrepresented groups. Working closely with marginalized communities – such as the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with HIV and individuals struggling with substance abuse – Anderson-Carpenter’s research seeks to find the best practices to assist those exhibiting high-risk behaviors.
Deirdre Shires: Improving the quality of LGBTQ+ health care
June 12, 2019
For many in the LGBTQ+ community, accessing health care services is often a challenge, and many healthcare providers struggle to understand how to best treat LGBTQ+ patients.
H-Net’s “Journal of Festive Studies” sets the standard for open access publications
June 7, 2019
Research consumption has traditionally been confined to strict academic circles, but there has been a recent push towards increasing the accessibility of information to researchers and scholars beyond the barriers of academic institution affiliation. Spearheading this effort is H-Net, a leader in the academic open access movement.
Hui Liu: Understanding and improving LGBTQ+ health
June 7, 2019
For many LGBTQ+ Americans, access to healthcare can be negatively impacted by their sexual minority or gender diverse identity. But can healthy marriages and relationships negate this health disparity?
Jae Puckett: Transformative research, real-life results
June 4, 2019
“I look at stressors and how they affect the mental health of trans folks,” said Dr. Jae Puckett, “but I also look at coping mechanisms and resilience. For me, that part is equally as important.
Dean's Blog: The Future of Work
May 30, 2019 - Dean Rachel Croson
Predictions show that over the next decade, nearly one-half of work tasks currently done by humans will be replaced with technology. As a result, by 2030 nearly one out of three people in the U.S. workforce will be forced to learn new skills and find work in new occupations and industries. Persistent and dramatic advancements in technology, spurred by breakthroughs and innovative applications in artificial intelligence, digitalization, automation, robotics and Internet cloud communications, are transforming the world of work. From assembly-line automation seen over the past decade, to accounting and tax preparation programs that are rolling out now, to predicted programs to provide medical measurements and diagnoses, these advances will both make existing jobs obsolete and create new jobs in their place.
Dean's Blog: Michigan State University Names New President
May 30, 2019 - Dean Rachel Croson
This morning the Board of Trustees announced that Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D., will begin his service on August 1, 2019.
Trump, Trade, and the U.S.-Japan Relationship: What You Need to Know
May 30, 2019 - Ethan Segal, Professor of History
President Donald Trump recently returned from an official trip to Japan, where he met with Prime Minister Abe and the country’s new emperor. Much like in his diplomatic efforts with China, Mexico and other countries, the president’s attention was focused on trade. He has long decried the United States’ trade deficit with Japan and threatened new tariffs on Japanese cars. But what exactly was accomplished during the president’s visit? How has trade impacted U.S.-Japan relations?
Do you trust politicians? Depends on how you define trust
May 17, 2019
There’s more to trust than credence and faith, especially as it comes to politics. Research from Michigan State University and North Carolina State University presents new evidence to suggest that there are more layers to political trust than the public – and politicians themselves – previously thought.
Social Science Scholars Book Launch Celebrates Student Research
April 26, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
On April 25, the College of Social Science and Social Science Scholars Program hosted a book launch for the third volume of “Social Science Scholars Research.”
Social Scientists Honored at College Awards Ceremony
April 25, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
College of Social Science Faculty and Alumni were honored on Wednesday April 24th at the MSU Union ballroom. The ceremony recognized the best of the best within the College of Social Science network – those who are truly transforming the human experience and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
College of Social Science hosts 2019 Blanchard Forum featuring former Senator Carl Levin
April 24, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
On April 23, the College of Social Science hosted the Governor Jim Blanchard Public Service Forum & Master of Public Policy Capstone Forum at the Huntington Club within Spartan Stadium.
Women’s Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Scholarship Competition
April 17, 2019
The Women’s Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Scholarship Competition asks students to reflect on what leadership means to them and how they aspire to lead.
Dean's Blog: April is National Autism Awareness Month
April 15, 2019 - Dean Rachel Croson
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 59 school-age kids has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers in the College of Social Science are developing interventions for parents, peers and community agencies that can help.
Spring 2019 College of Social Science Student Commencement Speaker: Tristyn Walton!
April 11, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
The student commencement speaker for the Spring 2019 College of Social Science on May 4th at the Breslin Center will be senior Tristyn Walton!
New Partnership Creates Clear Path to MSU Degree in Geography, Environment & Spatial Science
April 10, 2019 - Rebecca Jensen
Lansing Community College (LCC) students in the Geospatial Science Program will now be able to seamlessly transfer to Michigan State University to complete a bachelor’s degree.
MSU Social Scientists create first comprehensive map of Michigan’s coastal sand dunes
April 10, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
Michigan State University researchers have created the first ever comprehensive map of Michigan’s Coastal Dunes, which collectively form the largest concentration of freshwater coastal sand dunes in the world.
MSU Social Scientist Honored with Society for American Archaeology’s Lifetime Achievement Award
March 5, 2019
The Department of Anthropology, within the College of Social Science is proud to announce that Professor Emerita Dr. Lynne G. Goldstein is this year’s recipient of the Society for American Archaeology’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dean's Blog: Financial Literacy
March 5, 2019 - Dean Rachel Croson
The financial crisis of 2008 highlighted how interconnected our economic system is and, as a result, how fragile it can be. But it also highlighted a deep level of financial illiteracy among Americans, many of whom had taken out mortgages, car loans or other debt that they could not, in the end, afford or understand.
Social Scientist Honored with Michigan State University’s Community Engagement Scholarship Lifetime Achievement Award
March 5, 2019 - Rebecca Jensen
Sociology Professor Carl S. Taylor has been presented with Michigan State University’s Community Engagement Scholarship Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor earned through a career of exemplary service to Michigan communities. He received this recognition at MSU’s 3rd Annual University Outreach and Engagement Awards Ceremony on February 20th in the Kellogg Center. He spoke about his career during a recent WKAR interview on MSU Today with Russ White.
MSU Social Scientist’s research to help NASA’s future missions to Mars
February 20, 2019
Steve Kozlowski, Ph.D, Michigan State University Psychology professor, in the College of Social Science, is working on NASA funded research that could help in missions to Mars, and beyond by lending new insight on the social bonding of a team.
Dean's Blog: Cybersecurity
February 8, 2019 - Dean Rachel Croson
Since the early 80s, much of our personal and financial lives has moved online. From keeping up with friends to making bank deposits, computer-mediated activity has become a fact of life. As more and more activity has moved online, criminals seeking financial or other advantage have followed. Thus was born the need for cybersecurity.
Social Scientist Dr. Ryan Black awarded 2019 President's Distinguished Teaching Award
January 29, 2019 - Rebecca Jensen
In the classroom, Black is both empathetic and demanding — encouraging students to reach for the stars while helping them realize that they have to work hard to achieve their goals.
“Finding Our Voice” Series Sparks Discussion on How to Best Help Survivors
January 18, 2019 - Liz Schondelmayer
On January 15, the College of Social Science co-sponsored the first event in the “Finding Our Voice: Sister Survivors Speak” series, which aims to help address the epidemic of sexual violence and help survivors heal from trauma.
Dean's Blog: Support for Acting President Upda
January 17, 2019 - Dean Rachel Croson
Yesterday Interim President John Engler submitted his resignation. Over this past year, MSU has made much progress but has also experienced significant setbacks.
MSU Deans Council’s Letter to Board of Trustees
January 16, 2019
MSU Deans Council’s Letter to Board of Trustees
Social Scientist Gives Back to His Home of Pakistan
January 11, 2019
Fayyaz Hussain, Ph.D, Associate Professor in the Center for Integrative Studies and Alumnus of the Department of Sociology, in the College of Social Science at Michigan State University, has donated $25,000 to his former school in rural Pakistan after a visit to the country last year.