Congratulations, Yue Qin and Dan Seel!
Yue Qin and Dan Seel have been selected as recipients of the 2026 American Sociological Association Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (ASA DDRIG). This highly competitive national award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), recognizes doctoral students who demonstrate exceptional promise in advancing sociological knowledge. The grant will provide vital financial support to enhance the methodological quality and data collection efforts for their dissertation research. Receiving this funding underscores the significant scientific and societal impact of Yue and Dan’s scholarship and research within the broader academic community.