An Interview with Dr. Noel Packard: Survey of a Cluster of Pre-Internet Networks
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Noel Packard — guest editor of the upcoming American Behavioral Scientist special issue “Survey of a Cluster of Pre-Internet Networks” – discusses her research on Cold War–era military networks, their role in shaping today’s global communication systems, and the importance of revisiting these histories. She also shares details of the…
Meet the Professor: Dr. Stephanie Wilson, Sociologist, Educator, and Co-founder of Applied Worldwide
Stephanie: Sociologist, Creator, Researcher 2. As a co-founder of Applied Worldwide, could you briefly explain the organization’s mission? Stephanie: Our mission is to build a bridge between the discipline of sociology and everyday life to improve the well-being of society. As a sociologist, I see endless ways that sociological knowledge could benefit society, but our…
Interview with Assistant Professor Katie Durante, University of Utah, Department of Sociology
1. If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Integrity, light-hearted, responsible 2. Can you discuss some of your key findings regarding racial and ethnic inequality in the criminal legal system and how it has evolved over the years? One of the areas of research I focus on is racial…
An Interview with Jaime Grunfeld, LMHC, Author or Aliya, The Girl From Ukraine.
Short Bio: Jaime Grunfeld, LMHC, was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where his parents, who lived in Hungary, fled after its invasion by the Nazis. As a teenager, he came to study at Yeshiva in Westchester County, NY, where he graduated in Talmudic Law. Returning to Brazil, he married and joined the family’s…
An In-Depth Interview with Charles Kern, Author of the Epic ‘Haldane Fall’
About the author: An avid reader, gamer, and historian (read the old encyclopedia Britannica from A-Z), Charles lives in South Jersey, not to be confused with the rest of New Jersey. Downsizing in transportation management during the Pandemic led him to pursuing his life-long dream of telling stories. 1. If you had to describe yourself…
Interview with Dr. Christina Jackson: Insights into Sociology, Activism, and the Journey Ahead
Short Bio: Dr. Christina Jackson, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Stockton University, specializes in urban sociology, social welfare, and inequality from sociological and public health perspectives. Beyond academia, she’s an engaged scholar-activist, facilitating and consulting with community partners and creative groups on topics like anti-violence, gentrification, housing, food justice, and racial justice. She’s co-authored…
Author Spotlight: An Interview with Diane Meyer Lowman, the Writer of The Undiscovered Country: Seeing Myself Through Shakespeare’s Eyes
Diane is an award-winning essayist, memoirist, and poet. She served as Westport, CT’s inaugural Poet Laureate from 2019 to 2022. Her essays have appeared in numerous publications, including O, The Oprah Magazine; Brain, Child; and Brevity Blog. She also writes a regular column titled ‘Everything’s an Essay.’ Her first memoir, ‘Nothing But Blue,’ was published…
Research Project Proposal: Student Food Insecurities at CSU Chico
Thomas A Pacheco DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.22977.67682 1. Overview and Statement of Research Problem Food insecurities in America have become a growing concern for social scientists and the American population as a whole. Food insecurities is a social problem that has come to the attention of California State University Chico (CSU Chico) because of the increasing number…
Book Review: Steer and Maneuver- Navigating Life’s Speed Bumps with a Wink and a Wiggle
By Jessica Sometimes life feels like you’re driving on a smooth road with the music up, windows down, and everything in control… until-thud- you hit a speed bump you didn’t see coming. The car jolts, your coffee splashes, and suddenly you’re reminded that the road isn’t always predictable. Steer and Maneuver by Judith Patino‑Rodrigue feels…
An Interview with Chandra Lynn: Author of Root-to-Rise: How to Love Life
1. You had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?Compassionate. Soulful. Purposeful. 2. You’ve made a unique transition from brand marketing to transformational work. What were the key moments that led to founding Glow Living?I didn’t fully leave marketing. It’s still part of my work and identity. However, in 2011, I felt…
Call for Papers: American Behavioral Scientist Special Issue on Pre-Internet Military Networks
The American Behavioral Scientist (ABS), a leading peer-reviewed journal in the social and behavioral sciences, has announced a call for papers for a special issue titled “Survey of a Cluster of Pre-Internet Networks.” Sociology Group is pleased to share this significant scholarly opportunity with our community of researchers, writers, and readers. This guest-edited issue of…