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Hannah Zadeh forges a path between sociological research and the practice of medicine.

The sociology faculty and graduate students at University of Iowa have a tradition of biking and socializing going back more than two decades.

Art -what is good for? Absolutely something! I am paraphrasing the lyrics from Edwin Starr’s song War, which I love, because I want to reflect on the way in which sociologists can use cultural artifacts to teach sociology.

How do sociologists think about and practice sociology out in the world?

During her four years at the University of Iowa, Carrie Hodgson has shown everyone how to take full advantage of a university education.

Assistant Professor Kate O’Neill brought her impressive research, life experiences, and social insight with her when she joined our department in fall 2024.

Assistant Professor Amber Joy Powell is advancing how we understand sexual violence in detention facilities. Her intensive research into the daily lives of incarcerated people, and her passion for sharing their experiences, bridge the worlds of sociology, criminology, and public policy.

Michael Sauder, professor in the Department of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø¹Û¿´ in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences shares about community connections.

Amber Joy Powell, assistant professor in the Department of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø¹Û¿´ and researcher affiliate in the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI), has published a recent study investigating sexual violence towards incarcerated youth within state institutions.

The study was led by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø¹Û¿´ professor Dr. Bodi Vasi and co-authored by Ph.D. candidate Mario Paez-Arellano