University of Wisconsin-Madison
Congratulations to Dagoberto Cortez (PhD19) for receiving a National Science Foundation SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowship! He is currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin.
UW-Madison’s Emeritus Faculty Lecture Series, “Eloquence and Eminence,” begins this weekend. Pam Oliver, Professor emerita, will present “Race, Politics, and Punitiveness: Trends in the Racial Patterns of Mass Incarceration” on Sunday September 29, 2:00-3:00pm in the Pyle Center.
Associate Professor John Eason was interviewed by “The Conversation” about his research on private prisons and why they are controversial. The United States is one of a few countries that allows private entities to own prisons. They have recently had a role in housing undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Private prisons …
This year UniverCity is collaborating with the City of Durand and the village of Stockholm in Pepin County to address their challenge of economic development and environmental sustainability. There are 11 faculty members who will address these issues through university courses and research for the next year. UniverCity receives funding from American Family Insurance, UW-Madison’s …
COWS, the economy and jobs policy think tank at UW-Madison, just released their annual State of Working Wisconsin report. While low unemployment and modest job growth continues, problems persist. “The richest Wisconsinites increasingly reap the greatest rewards of growth,” stated Joel Rogers, COWS director and professor of sociology. Read more…
Professor Jim Raymo was recently interviewed by “The New York Times” for a cover page story on the growing number of Japanese women who opt to postpone or forego marriage. Raymo is a leading expert on marriage and family behaviors in Japan.
Professor Marcy Carlson was elected Vice President of the Population Association of America (PAA). Marcy is also the current Director of the Center of Demography and Ecology. Congratulations Marcy!
Cora Marrett will be the next leader of the course and public lecture series, “Forward? The Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present”. Cora obtained her master’s degree and doctorate in Sociology at UW-Madison and was also a faculty member from 1974-97, with appointments in the departments of sociology and Afro-American studies. Cora also currently serves on …
Nora Cate Schaeffer, professor of sociology, will join the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education on August 19. She will serve as interim associate vice chancellor for research in the social sciences. She has been the faculty director of the UW Survey Center since 2003. In this new position, Schaeffer will …