New study. We had adults place historical figures on the left-right ideological spectrum. Folks most often place history's villains (Hitler, Stalin, etc) as extreme examples of their opponents. But they place heroes (Jesus, MLK, Lincoln) are on their own team. 1/4 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I think we need to start thinking of student AI use like sex education. As much as I don’t like AI, saying “no don’t do it, it’s bad” has never worked. As educators, I think we should be focusing on creating healthy AI habits that still promote critical thinking. The question is how do we get there?
In this commentary by Carrie Leach, a research assistant professor at Wayne State University, she reflects on a real-world research project in Detroit and the lessons learned about protecting vulnerable participants in community-linked research.
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I am excited to report that I have passed my qualifying exams and have applied for candidacy! 🥳 Now the real work begins!
Hello! My colleague, Kristin Johnston, and I are conducting a research study that explores how women engage with the reality TV show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. If you engage with the show at all, please consider taking our anonymous survey! qualtricsxmrcbygf98b.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
I am excited to implement what I have learned in my own teaching and hope to “go full SML” and utilize the SML teaching model! If you haven’t done so, I highly recommend checking out what Teaching Social Action has to offer!
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I just wrapped up an inspiring experience at the Detroit 25’ Institute on Teaching Social Action, where I had the opportunity to engage with other scholars, educators, and activists dedicated to teaching students how to directly engage with democratic processes and be co-creators of knowledge.
Just received an email from my university about the pause on federal grant funding for DEI programs. My heart aches for my brilliant friends and colleagues whose education and livelihood could be affected. Such a scary time.
Educate the public.
Educate the public.
Educate the public.
Excited to share that I will be presenting my work at the 2025 North Central Sociological Association annual meeting in Lexington, Kentucky! I am thrilled for the opportunity to connect with other passionate sociologists!😁 #NCSA2025
The entire December issue of our flagship journal is quantitative. And among the seven articles, six are solely about the United States.
Gentle reminder as we approach the new year…you are a human being NOT a brand. Resist commodifying your existence! You do not need to “glow up” or “optimize” to live a full and happy life.
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-I love reality television. The trashier the better.
-I am extremely attached to and proud of my city. #grit #onepride 💙💪🏻
Get to know me!
- I am a sociology PhD student pursuing my doctorate at Wayne State University.
- I study gender, identity, politics, and social movements and am interested in feminist identification among US conservative women.
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1) Identity negotiations between US conservative women who identify as feminists.
2) Strategies for preventing students from using AI writing/how to better utilize AI in teaching