Graduate Studies

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 4, 2024

Graduate Students Present at Annual Research Symposium

On April 3 2024, several Graduate Students from the department of Sociology and Anthropology presented their research at the 17th Annual Graduate Research Symposium. Included in Graduate Appreciation Week activities, Graduate Students from across campus come together to share ideas and knowledge in their various fields at the annual event. In order to be included…

Apr 2, 2024

Dr. April Fernandes to Present at the Denver Law Review’s Annual Symposium

Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. April Fernandes, has been invited to give a presentation at the Denver Law Review’s Annual Symposium, being held April 12-13. The annual event is hosted at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. Dr. Fernandes’s talk is entitled, “Perpetual Debt & Prison Pay-to-Stay,” and she will serve…

May 30, 2017

Faculty Profile: Dr. Sinikka Elliott

Note: This interview was conducted in February 2016. It is being shared now in honor of Dr. Elliott’s departure from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology after 9 years of teaching, engagement, and service at North Carolina State University. She will be joining the faculty at the University of British Columbia in the Fall of…

Aug 31, 2015

Meet the Faculty: Dr. Anna Manzoni

In this interview, we meet Dr. Anna Manzoni and discuss her research in social stratification in labor markets.

Apr 28, 2014

The Trials of the Cherokee Were Reflected In Their Skulls

NC State forensic anthropologist Ann Ross and other researchers have found that environmental stressors – from the Trail of Tears to the Civil War – led to significant changes in the shape of skulls in the eastern and western bands of the Cherokee people. The findings highlight the role of environmental factors in shaping our physical characteristics.

Dec 12, 2013

Working Odd Shifts Can Hurt Parent/Child Relationships

Research from NC State's Department of Sociology and Anthropology indicates that working a job that doesn’t keep 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours can hurt the relationships between parents and adolescents, increasing the likelihood that children will engage in delinquent behaviors. In some circumstances, though, an unconventional work schedule can be a benefit for children.