Alan Beaman will discuss his wrongful murder conviction and how it affected his life in a program titled “Wrongful Conviction: A Conversation with Alan Beaman and his Attorney,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, in Braden Auditorium.
Unit: Sociology and Anthropology
Relationship doctor: Dr. Susan Sprecher researches human ties, from close to casual
Dr. Susan Sprecher, a social psychologist, researches human relationships, from the most intimate relationships between lovers to the casual bonds formed by strangers.
Weak ties: New, funded research on their importance and their formation
Dr. Susan Sprecher reflects on her research on relationships and recent funding supported by both the John Templeton Foundation and ISU.
Students gain new skills, career trajectories in funded research experience
Dr. Shelby S. J. Putt, assistant professor of Anthropology, reflects on new funded research experience for anthropology students.
Sociology and Anthropology Department welcomes new staff member
Sociology and Anthropology welcomes a new staff member into its department.
2023-24 SOA student recognition and awards banquet held
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its students for the 2023-2024 academic year
Newest Museum Studies cultural exhibit displayed
The Museum Studies Class (ANT 374) from spring 2024 showcases the Ethnography Collection by assembling unique displays in Schroeder Hall.
CASNews to resume summer schedule
With the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, CASNews will resume its summer schedule of being published every two weeks.
Honoring Dr. Frank Beck’s 20 Years of Service to the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development
After 20 years of leading and championing the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development, Dr. Frank Beck is returning to a faculty role in his home department, Sociology and Anthropology
Research Challenge Grant winners announced
Eight research projects involving 16 faculty members are the winners of the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Grants. Proposals submitted this year were required to focus on one of two themes: “Equity” or “Environment.” Recipients will deliver presentations about their research projects at a College of Arts and Sciences Research Symposium on Friday, October 11.