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Dillman named associate of National Research Council

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Don Dillman, sociology, SESRC — Don Dillman

Don Dillman, Regent’s professor in sociology and deputy director for research and development for the Social and Economic Sciences Research Center (SESRC) at WSU, has been named a national associate of the National Research Council, the operating arm of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

The honor recognizes Dillman’s service to the academies, which frequently advise government and the public on scientific, engineering, and health matters. » More …

Nov. 30: Ecologist touts power of nature in prison reform

November 13, 2015

An internationally renowned forest ecologist and leader in prison reform will talk about blending science, nature and social justice in a free, public address at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in the Compton Union Building Auditorium at Washington State University Pullman. » More …

Immigrant Latino neighborhoods are more likely to be exposed to cancer-causing pollutants: study

November 2, 2015

Poorer neighborhoods of immigrant, non-English speaking Latinos are more likely to be exposed to cancer-causing pollutants than communities of any other group in the country, according to a new study published this week. » More …

Mormonism’s future discussed on Access Utah radio program

March 27, 2015

Sociologist and Mormon scholar Armand Mauss says that, as a relatively new religious movement, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has followed a developmental trajectory similar to many other such movements. In the next few years, however, as the church enters its third century, it is likely to face many new and unprecedented challenges. » More …

Sociologist, psychologist named first WSU Honors College distinguished professors

December 1, 2014

A professor of sociology and a professor of psychology are the first distinguished professors of the Honors College at Washington State University.

Sociologist Monica Kirkpatrick Johnson and psychologist Raymond Quock were selected based on their demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and outreach service, said Daryll DeWald, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences which partnered with Honors to create the new professorships.

“Both Monica and Raymond are outstanding teachers and researchers in their respective fields,” DeWald said. “Formalizing this partnership between the two colleges enables our outstanding professors to enrich the Honors environment in a dedicated manner while strengthening both programs overall.”