Reflections
Sociology is Essential for Students in Medicine – and Beyond
I love sociology majors. They have a unique perspective as they try to apply recently learned concepts and methods while … Read More
Dear Junior Faculty Colleagues
Dear Junior Faculty Colleagues, Teaching community-based learning (CBL) courses is one of the most rewarding pedagogies for students and professors, … Read More
Old School Intro in a 21st Century World
I have to be honest. When I first got the invitation to write an essay for First Publics, I wasn’t … Read More
From Incarceration to Hope: Teaching in Youth Jail Facilities
In my almost twenty years of working with system-impacted individuals my goals have always been two-fold: 1. Advocate for those … Read More
Teaching in the Era of Social Media and Soundbite News
I started my teaching career as an Assistant Professor in August 2020. Three out of the five sociology courses I … Read More
Sociological Character Arc… When the Adventure Finds You!
In screenplays and novels, the character arc is the protagonist’s journey. Customarily, via afantastical trajectory of transformation and self-discovery, the … Read More
Public Sociology’s Expression
I can still recall that 2016 election night gathering filled with sociology faculty and graduate students from across Rhode Island. Read More
Teaching is Public Sociology: An Invitation
“…our students are our first and captive public.” I have invoked this phrase throughout my career to frame my motivation … Read More
![](https://thesocietypages.org/firstpublics/files/2024/04/macbook-stethoscope-thumb-430x300-c-center.jpg)
Sociology is Essential for Students in Medicine – and Beyond
I love sociology majors. They have a unique perspective as they try to apply recently learned concepts and methods while … Read More
![](https://thesocietypages.org/firstpublics/files/2024/03/pexels-karolina-grabowska-5706001-scaled-430x300-c-center.jpg)
Dear Junior Faculty Colleagues
Dear Junior Faculty Colleagues, Teaching community-based learning (CBL) courses is one of the most rewarding pedagogies for students and professors, … Read More
![](https://thesocietypages.org/firstpublics/files/2024/03/HartmannHeadshot_1_2023-scaled-e1711098111682-430x300-c-center.jpeg)
Old School Intro in a 21st Century World
I have to be honest. When I first got the invitation to write an essay for First Publics, I wasn’t … Read More
![](https://thesocietypages.org/firstpublics/files/2024/02/CSmiley_photo1-scaled-430x300-c-center.jpg)
From Incarceration to Hope: Teaching in Youth Jail Facilities
In my almost twenty years of working with system-impacted individuals my goals have always been two-fold: 1. Advocate for those … Read More
![](https://thesocietypages.org/firstpublics/files/2024/02/SheltonPic1-e1707327141768-430x300-c-center.jpg)
Teaching in the Era of Social Media and Soundbite News
I started my teaching career as an Assistant Professor in August 2020. Three out of the five sociology courses I … Read More
![](https://thesocietypages.org/firstpublics/files/2024/01/Sociology-Character-Ar-430x300-c-center.jpg)
Sociological Character Arc… When the Adventure Finds You!
In screenplays and novels, the character arc is the protagonist’s journey. Customarily, via afantastical trajectory of transformation and self-discovery, the … Read More
![](https://thesocietypages.org/firstpublics/files/2023/10/MK_pic2-430x300-c-center.jpg)
Public Sociology’s Expression
I can still recall that 2016 election night gathering filled with sociology faculty and graduate students from across Rhode Island. Read More
![](https://thesocietypages.org/firstpublics/files/2023/08/image9-430x300-c-center.jpg)
Teaching is Public Sociology: An Invitation
“…our students are our first and captive public.” I have invoked this phrase throughout my career to frame my motivation … Read More