Matthew Fully (’17 sociology and criminal justice), plans to change the world by bringing people together with activism, volunteerism and community-building. Fully came to Iowa State University in 2015 as a transfer student from Des Moines Area Community College and began studying sociology and criminal justice. During his time on campus, he made his mark … Continue reading International community builder: Matthew Fully
Sara Clayton (’06 sociology and communication studies), spends nights knitting – which, according to Clayton, “isn’t just for your grandma!” – while she hangs out with her dog, Odin, and listens to true crime podcasts like My Favorite Murder. While she enjoys a wide variety of activities in her free time, one of her biggest … Continue reading Purls of wisdom: Sara Clayton
The Spring 2018 issue of Link magazine featured James (Jimmy) Kruse (’18 criminal justice and biology), detailing his experience blending criminal justice and biology to prepare for his future career in forensics.
Congratulations to Krisdeena Jansen (’09 sociology and interdisciplinary studies) and Melanie Thwing (’11 political science and criminal justice) for being named 2018 STATEment Makers by the Iowa State University Alumni Association. Read more.
Alumni Update: Adam Wilke, PhD (’16 sociology and sustainable agriculture) U.S. Geological Survey Social and Economic Analysis Branch in Fort Collins, Colorado. Adam has been employing his experience and education from Iowa State University as a Postdoctoral Research Social Scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey Social and Economic Analysis Branch in Fort Collins, CO. His … Continue reading Adam Wilke, Ph.D. ’16, Accepts position with the U.S. Geological Survey Social and Economic Analysis Branch
Alabama native Robert Bullard arrived at Iowa State in the mid-1970s knowing two things: One, Iowa State was a great place to follow in the footsteps of his hero, George Washington Carver. (“Even as kids in elementary school during Black History Month,” Bullard says, “everyone knew Carver went to Iowa State University.”) And two, he wanted to carve out a new field of study, starting with an exploration of urban sociology.
Dr. Anna Kosloski is the recipient of the distinguished Outstanding Teacher of the Year honor for 2016 at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Moore, Ph.D. 2012, who recently accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Central Arkansas. Matt previously held a position as sociology program chair at Grand View University in Des Moines. Congrats Matt, and good luck with the move to Arkansas!