Shark Tank Open Grant Brings Artificial Intelligence Course to Criminal Justice

Dr. Katie Richardson Jens, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, and two colleagues from the Department of Criminal Justice at St. Cloud State University (SCSU) Drs. Lindsey Vigesaa and Mary Clifford, were awarded a Minnesota State Shark Tank Open grant of $23,272 for their project: “Interdisciplinary Applications of Artificial Intelligence Emphasizing Public Safety: A Multi Campus Collaboration to Develop and […]

Dr. Vigilant and Students Publish Research in Peer-Reviewed Journal

Lee Garth Vigilant (Sociology & Criminal Justice), Ashley Heitkamp (Sociology ’19), and Amanda Heitkamp (Sociology ’17) have published in the peer-reviewed journal Sociological Inquiry. Their article, “If it does turn out to be herpes, try not to stress too much: The Contours of Emotional Support and Peer Diagnosis in an Online Sexual Health Community,” reports findings from a study of […]

Dr. Sue Humphers-Ginther appointed webinar moderator for the MN Gerontological Society

Dr. Sue Humphers-Ginther, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Gerontology Program Coordinator, was recently appointed Webinar Moderator for the Minnesota Gerontological Society (MGS) whose mission is to bridge research and practice in the field of aging. MGS provides educational and professional development opportunities for practitioners, students, educators, and researchers to enhance services for Minnesota’s aging population. Monthly webinars feature […]