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Wolfpack Writers: Sarah Bowen

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Feb 7, 2022

Study Finds Unexpected Benefits of ‘Drug Checking’ Programs

Public health programs were able to reach people who would otherwise not access services such as HIV testing.
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Sep 1, 2021

One Way Some Drug Prosecutions May Be Hurting Public Health

A new study suggests “drug-induced homicide” laws can exacerbate public health problems.
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Aug 3, 2021

Views on School Assignments, Diversity Are Similar – Even in Cities with Segregated Schools

NC State sociologists explore the views of adults in five Southern cities.

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Apr 19, 2021

Study Shows Education Is Not Enough to Overcome Inequality

New research from NC State sociologist Anna Manzoni finds that social inequality persists, regardless of educational achievement —particularly for men.

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Apr 14, 2021

How We’re Studying COVID-19

Hear more about sociology professor Sarah Bowen's research on food insecurity during the pandemic.
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Mar 8, 2021

Study Highlights Pitfalls Associated With ‘Cybervetting’ Job Candidates

NC State sociologists find that so-called “cybervetting” almost certainly introduces bias and moral judgment into the hiring process.
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Feb 12, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Sarah Bowen

We caught up with sociology professor Sarah Bowen to learn more about her book "Pressure Cooker: Why Home Cooking Won’t Solve Our Problems and What We Can Do About It."