The Sociology Program

Faculty

Cherry, Stephen Michael (Ph.D. Sociology, University of Texas, 2008). Assistant Professor of Sociology. Primary areas of interest are immigration, race, religion, and civic life. Current research examines the role of religion in facilitating the civic life of first-generation Filipino-Americans.

Fennell, Dana (Ph.D. Sociology, University of Florida, 2005). Assistant Professor of Sociology. Primary areas of interest are health, the environment, and the sociology of knowledge. Current research examines the social issues surrounding genetically modified foods, and the use of alternative medical therapies. (Dana.Fennell@usm.edu)

Hunt, H. David (Ph.D. Illinois, 1996). Visiting Instructor of Sociology. Interests include education, adolescence, organizations, and sport. Previous research has included an evaluation of a school reform program in Chicago and Detroit, as well as research examining the relationships between extracurricular activities and academic success and organizational goal management. Current research includes a study of how students make the transition from middle school to high school. Course offerings include Understanding Society, Social Problems, Sociology of Education, Sociology of Religion, Quantitative Methods and Statistics, and Social Inequality.(dave.hunt@usm.edu)

Kinnell, Ann Marie (Ph.D. Indiana University, 1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology. Interests include conversation analysis, ethnomethodology, sociolinguistics, sociology of health, social interaction, and technology. Previous research employed a conversation analytic perspective to examine HIV prevention and test counseling. Current research examines the interaction between computer technicians, computers and computer users in an academic setting. Courses include Introduction to Sociology, Family, Research Methods, Social Interaction, Sociology of Health and Social Psychology.  (ann.kinnell@usm.edu)

Léonard, Marie des Neiges (Ph.D. Sociology, Texas A&M University, 2005). Assistant Professor of Sociology. Primary areas of interest include social movements, transnational movements, also gender and race relations. Prior research explored French anti-globalization movement ATTAC, as well as gender images in films. Current research examines the 2005 ethnic riots in France and race relations in France. Course offerings include Introduction to Sociology.

Miller, Amy Chasteen (Ph.D. Sociology, University of Michigan, 1998). Associate Professor of Sociology. Primary areas of interest are gender, race, culture, and social movements. Prior research explored the impact of the women's movement on the social construction of sexual assault during the 1971-96 period. Current research examines the contemporary midwifery and home birth movements. Course offerings include Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Sociology of Gender, Social Movements, Race & Ethnicity and Sociological Theory. (amy.chasteen@usm.edu)

Reid, Julie (Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, 2008) Assistant Professor of Sociology. Areas of interests are globalization, international development, gender, race/ethnicity, nation, and education. Current research explores a national education policy that promoted multiculturalism and gender equality in Bolivia and was supported by international development agencies.

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