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Nov 20, 2024

Anthropology Students and Faculty Attend the Southeastern Archaeological Conference

The 2024 Southeastern Archaeological Conference was held in in Williamsburg, VA November 13 – 16. SEAC was founded in the 1930s, and is regarded as a premier regional organization in the Archaeology field. At SEAC, anthropologists from all over the world meet to share research and ideas, and advance the work of Archaeology in the…

Sep 30, 2024

Dr. DeSoucey Gives Lecture at SAR Humanities Festival: Food for Thought

On September 29th, Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. Michaela DeSoucey gave a lecture at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) Humanities Festival: Food for Thought. In her lecture, “Complex Cultural Meanings of Moral Eating,” Dr. DeSoucey discusses the moral arguments and politics of food production and promotion and how they intertwine with social identities, cultural…

Sep 13, 2024

Introducing the Fall 2024 Student Ambassador Team

The department's student ambassadors are a team of undergraduate student volunteers who help with student activities, new student recruitment and more.

Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Mia Brantley Named to CCF’s 2024 Early Career Scholars

Congratulations to Dr. Mia Brantley, who was named a 2024 Early Career Scholar for the Council of Contemporary Families (CCF). CCF’s Frank F. Furstenberg Early Career Scholars Program provides processional development opportunities to scholars whose research centers around the American family. https://sites.utexas.edu/contemporaryfamilies/early-career-scholars-program/ “Mia Brantley (@_MiaBrantley) is currently an Assistant Professor of Sociology at North Carolina State…

Jul 1, 2024

Sociology Graduate Student Publication News

Congratulations to the following Ph.D. in Sociology Graduate students on their recently scholarly endeavors! Lindy Olive – 3rd Year Ph.D. Student Abstract In 2018, a “Blue Apron type” meal kit for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was announced. Like many food initiatives, there was no input from the intended audience. In contrast, we used…

Apr 23, 2024

Farewell to our Graduating Ambassadors!

Advice from Seniors in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University! Read more to hear about their unique stories.

Apr 23, 2024

“Extra Special Buildings in NC State Students’ Hearts!”

NC State University is known for its spacious campus, spanning 2,100 acres between its Main and Centennial campuses. Founded in 1887, the university has continued to grow, with the student body increasing and the campus expanding. Even with such a large campus, there are certain spots that all students know and love like the Memorial…

Apr 23, 2024

“Where Successful Students Meet”: Professor-Recommended Resources

When students are in the depths of the semester, it can often be difficult to figure out what resources to seek out. They have lots of different classes and projects going on that they may need assistance with. NC State has numerous resources available to help with any number of situations. From papers, to tutoring,…

Apr 23, 2024

First Year Input on Life at NC State

First year students come to school not knowing what to expect, or where these next four years are going to take them. Career paths, social events, grad school, these will all be decided as the next adventures come to a head. How has this first year treated them and how do they plan on going…

Apr 7, 2024

Spring 2024 Department Newsletter

Click here to access the Spring 2024 Department of Sociology and Anthropology Newsletter. Dear NC State Sociology and Anthropology Faculty, Students, Alumni, and Supporters It is an exciting and vibrant time to be in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State! This year we welcomed four new assistant professors and two new staff…