Tag: Sociology and Anthropology

Mar 8, 2021

Study Highlights Pitfalls Associated With ‘Cybervetting’ Job Candidates

NC State sociologists find that so-called “cybervetting” almost certainly introduces bias and moral judgment into the hiring process. 

Aug 18, 2020

Three Students Awarded First Angela C. Caraway Scholarships

Hear more from Humanities and Social Sciences students Janiya "Starr" Gibens and Kendall Griffith. 

Jun 17, 2020

Troy Case Named Head, Sociology and Anthropology

NC State’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology will welcome Troy Case as head, effective July 1, 2020. 

Apr 20, 2020

Katherine Haddock (Sociology, International Studies ’13) Helps Others Secure Their Future

Hear how sociology and international studies alumna Katherine Haddock is giving back to her community as an immigration lawyer. 

Apr 7, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Therese Anne Fowler

We caught up with sociology and English alumna Therese Anne Fowler to learn more about her novel "A Good Neighborhood." 

Feb 4, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Sarah Bowen

We caught up with sociology professor Sarah Bowen to learn more about her book "Pressure Cooker: Why Home Cooking Won’t Solve Our Problems and What We Can Do About It." 

May 1, 2017

The Brave New World of Social Media Screening for New Hires

As social media has proliferated, employers have increasingly been using online information to evaluate job candidates. Steve McDonald, an associate professor of sociology at NC State who studies social networks and labor markets, takes a look at the practice and potential problems of social media as a new employee evaluation tool. 

Aug 29, 2016

‘Contested Tastes’ Shines Light on Politics of Foie Gras

NC State sociologist Michaela DeSoucey captures arguments for and against foie gras, why they matter and what they mean in "Contested Tastes: Foie Gras and the Politics of Food" (Princeton University Press). Shining a light on multiple issues that comprise the charged debate, DeSoucey reveals the political systems and moral arguments that increasingly influence food and taste. 

Aug 24, 2016

Alum’s Pack2Pack Project Connects Those in Need with Household Goods

An alumna's sustainability project is helping connect hundreds of students with lightly used furniture and household items. 

Jul 27, 2016

Alum Bridges Language Differences in Des Moines Hospitals

A love for Spanish and desire to connect with others brought sociology and Spanish alum John Redlin to his current occupation as a Spanish language interpreter for major hospitals in Des Moines, Iowa.