2019 Pacific Sociological Association Conference

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Sociology faculty and students attended the 2019 Pacific Sociological Association Conference this March in Oakland, California. The conference theme was Engaging Millennials: Researching and Teaching about Power, Diversity, and Change.

Three undergraduates gave two presentations:

  • Ari Gee, “Leadership and Love within LGBT Christians.”
  • Ashlyn Byrd and Kaylor Hatfield, “Concerns Younger and Older Adults Face Regarding the Aging Process.”

One Sociology alum gave a presentation:

  • Trice Prince, “The Modern Experience of Black Millenial Males in White Evangelical Churches in America.”

Two Sociology faculty and one graduate student gave a total of five presentations:

  • Dan Morrison, PhD, “Committee on Freedom of Research and Teaching.”
  • Suzanne Macaluso, PhD, “Choose Your Own Adventure: How Incorporating Free Range Assignments Increased Student Engagement in a Social Problems Class.”
  • Krista Masci (graduate student) and Suzanne Macaluso, PhD, “Gerontology Maximized: A Longitudinal Study of Student Motivation on Effective Learning in Aging Studies.”
  • Dan Morrison, PhD, “Rating Risk: Football Helmet Standards and the Veil of Regulation.”
  • Dan Morrison, PhD, “Honoring the Work and Legacy of Adele, E. Clarke.”