Term: Spring 2021 Status: Open Working With: Kelsey Wright, kwright22@wisc.edu Topic: Discourse Used in Federal Contraceptives Hearings This project investigates the discourse used in federal hearings related to federal provision of contraceptives. It pays particular attention …
Month: November 2020
Online Discussion of Max Besbris’ book, Upsold, November 24
Max Besbris, Assistant Professor of Sociology, will discuss his recently published book Upsold with a panel including Shamus Khan, Michele Lamont, Harvey Molotch, and Rene Almeling on Tuesday November 24 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm CST. …
Special Issue of Politics & Society Devoted to Erik Olin Wright
A special issue of Politics & Society has been published in honor of former faculty member, Erik Olin Wright, who served on the editorial board of the journal from 1976 until his death in January …
Betty Thomson wins European Association for Population Studies Award
Professor Emerita Elizabeth “Betty” Thomson won the 2020 European Association for Population Studies (EAPS) Award for outstanding achievements in the field of population research. The jury affirmed that “Thomson has made a major contribution both …
Monica Grant Receives Leon Epstein Distinguished Faculty Award
This award is made in recognition of Grant’s exceptional contributions in teaching, research and service. She is an Associate Professor of Sociology and also Director of Graduate Studies for the Department. The award is for …
Matthew Desmond (Ph.D. ’10) Presents “The Housing Crisis in Cities”
Matthew Desmond (Ph.D) will present “The Housing Crisis in Cities,” the virtual keynote for the Mayors Innovation Project, on Tuesday, November 17 at 4 pm ET/3 pm CT. Register here. The Mayors Innovation Project is part …