For social science research, CSU faculty can now pick IRISS
Faculty who need to conduct focus groups, design a survey for a research project, or carry out other types of social science research now have a place on campus to turn for help.
Tag: "Department of Sociology"
Fossil fuels are bad for your health and harmful in many ways besides climate change
The coal, oil and natural gas industries are also connected with human rights violations, public health disasters and environmental devastation.
Sociologists ensure water equity flows near and far
Water equity is one of the 21st century’s key environmental justice issues. Sociologists work directly with water stakeholders, including farmers, engineers, urban developers, conservationists, lawmakers, and more to bridge communication gaps and ensure that legal, economic and social barriers are considered when policies and collaborative efforts are designed and implemented.
Student with autism overcomes obstacles to graduate from CSU
When Caspian Banki was a kid, many doubted his prospects because he had autism.
Don’t frack so close to me: Colorado voters will weigh in on drilling distances from homes and schools
As sociologists who have researched oil and gas drilling, we think this measure would enhance the rights of those who live near these sites.
CSU faculty member’s new book examines how food is used in social justice efforts
A Colorado State University faculty member argues in a new book that the term "food justice" should be viewed much more broadly, and he outlines several examples of how food is used as a key element in social justice efforts.
Sociology’s Carolan makes the rounds in New Zealand on prestigious fellowship
Michael Carolan is kind of a big deal in New Zealand.
College of Liberal Arts enjoys successful Fulbright award season
Several members of the College of Liberal Arts recently won awards from the Fulbright Program.
Study: Gap between what the rich and poor spend on their kids is widening
It may seem like common sense that rich parents spend more money on their children than poor parents do. A new study co-authored by a Colorado State University faculty member shows that this financial gap is widening due to rising income inequality.
How weakened U.S. fossil fuel regulations threaten environmental justice in Colorado
From the start, President Donald Trump’s administration has made dismantling regulations, especially for the oil, gas and coal industries, a top priority.