Social Studies
MN
Experts
Profiles of scholars within CLA.
Politics, Public Discourse and the Press
Dr. Sid Bedingfield shares his recent work on the history of journalism in political struggles for racial justice.
Who Puts Politics on TV?
Dr. Christopher Terry talks research on media regulation in our contentious political climate.
Chatbots, Mobile Apps, and the Future of Journalism
Dr. Valerie Belair-Gagnon uses social science to examine how the norms and practices of journalism are changing through emerging technology.
Designing Smarter Ways to Quit Smoking
UMN Psychologist Alexander Rothman looks at how long-term treatment can help more people quit smoking.
Are "Hybrid" Activities Like Volunteering or just Light Volunteering?
UMN Psychology Professor Mark Snyder looks at new kinds of community service to understand why people volunteer.
What We (Don’t) Know About Reducing Police Bias
UMN psychologist Eugene Borgida outlines what we know, and what we need to learn, about reducing police bias.
Reaching Stressed Out College Students Online
Research from UMN Psychology shows how online programs can help college students cope with stress.
An anthropologist's view of Wall Street
Associate Professor Karen Ho talks with Kai Ryssdal, host of National Public Radio’s “Marketplace,” about the people and culture in Wall Street, the effects of the 2008 financial crash, and the possibility of change.
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