Department
Wendy Manning Delivers PAA Presidential Address
Distinguished Professor Wendy Manning is the 2018 president of the Population Association of America (PAA). Manning’s key duties included organizing the 2018 annual meeting, April 26 – 28, in Denver, CO, where she delivered the presidential address on Friday, April 27. Manning, actively involved with PAA for many years serving on a variety of committees and boards, said she is honored and excited about the position.
Al DeMaris granted Emeritus Status
Professor of Sociology Al DeMaris, who has taught at the University since 1988, was recently granted emeritus status by the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees. His research has focused on issues and factors in families and romantic relationships. An expert in social statistics, he has also served as the statistician for the Center for Family and Demographic Research (CFDR).
Ray Swisher appointed Graduate Director
Professor Ray Swisher has been appointed as Graduate Director, replacing Associate Professor Steve Demuth after eight years. Welcome aboard, Ray, and thanks to Steve who has done a great job shepherding students through our program and building our reputation on and off campus. Ray and Steve have been working together these past few months to ensure a smooth transition. We appreciate their willingness to serve in this vital leadership role
Jorge Chavez and Thomas Mowen discuss school safety
Following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, school safety tops the news cycle. Incidents like this raise questions about preventing shootings as well as dealing with them as they are happening. Jorge M. Chavez, associate professor, and Thomas J. Mowen, assistant professor, address school safety and security and offer research into the possible sociological causes involved.
Updated: 06/17/2021 12:50PM