Seniors in Sociology will present overviews of their research projects which are required for the major. Research must include clear methodologies and theoretical conclusions. Collected data must include field work which includes quantitative and qualitative methods. Research questions are connected to social conditions often with a focus on social problems.
Session 1 (10:15 - 11:15 A.M.) Malcom Archambault Play Culture Over Five Decades Mentor: Maureen Dolan
Alissa Benefiel, Dean Braa Factors of Church Attendance Mentor: Peter Callero
Matthew Ciraulo Influence of Technology in Family Meals Mentor: Maureen Dolan
Oskar Dieterich College Entrance Exams In Education Mentor: Peter Callero
Session 2 (11:30 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.) Michael Gonzalez The Socialization of Political Consciousness Mentor: Dean Braa
Bethany Harding Social Perceptions of Sexual Abuse by Gender Mentor: Maureen Dolan
Katrina Jacobs Gender Inequality in College Classrooms Madison Kelley
Perceptions of Oregon Child Welfare Workers Mentor: Peter Callero
Session 3 (12:45 - 1:45 P.M.) April Lyons Political Ideology and Voting Mentor: Dean Braa
Morgan Miller Modern Communication Technology and Community Organizing Mentor: Dean Braa
Janie Ramirez Manzo The School to Prison Pipeline in the United States Mentor: Maureen Dolan
Calla Shrode Influence on Dietary Habits in Children: Corvallis Farm to School Mentor: Dean Braa
Session 4 (2:00 - 3:00 P.M.) Emmie Slaughter Research Presentation on Involvement with the Foster System Mentor: Dean Braa
Libby Vigil Multiethnic Dating Patterns of College Students: Experiences, Attitudes, Preferences, and Prevalence Mentor: Maureen Dolan
Chavon Yamashita Hawai’i Culture Mentor: Peter Callero
