Sociology students, faculty participate in conference
Five students, as well as faculty, from the department of sociology, social welfare and criminal justice, participated in the Eastern Sociological Society 79th Annual Meeting in Baltimore from March 19 to 22. Shown from left are student participants Sarah Burkhardt, Nancy Ayllon-Ramirez, Matthew Fleming, and Doug J. Clapp. BU presentations at the meeting, themed "Changing Lives, Resistant Institutions," included:
- Examining the Nest: Does Parental Occupation Predict Environmental Values, Beliefs and Concern Among Young People?, by BU faculty Christopher W. Podeschi and Kenneth B. Lang.
- "The Sociology of Greatness: Some preliminary questions and suggestions regarding assessment and variables leading to superior achievement," by faculty Christopher F. Armstrong and student Sarah M. Burkhardt.
- The Relationship between Academic Major and Environmental Beliefs among College Students: A Follow-Up Investigation," by faculty Kenneth B. Lang and Christopher W. Podeschi.
- "Media Concern about the threat of Drink Spiking in the US and UK," by faculty Pamela Donovan.
- "Media Frames, Social Class, and Dialogue Surrounding Local Social Problems," by faculty Heather S. Feldhaus and students Matthew Fleming and Charles Humphreys.
- "Attitudes towards ADHD Medication," by student Doug J. Clapp.
- "Marital Happiness Levels: Comparison Between Interracial and Same-Race Marriages," by student Nancy Ayllon-Ramirez.
- "Public Opinions and Attitudes Toward Open Adoption," by student Sarah M. Burkhardt.
- "Regular Paper Session: Television," Discussant/Presider: Pamela Donovan
- "Regular Paper Session: Environmental Sociology," Organizer: Christopher W. Podeschi