Higher Education Events

For the first time in history, the two most powerful persons after the president are women. 100 years after women won the right to vote, Dr. Karen O'Connor discusses the impact that Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi play — practically as well as symbolically — in American politics.

How did the economy react to the onset of COVID-19? Join economist, professor, and author Dr. David Laibson for a deep dive on the pandemic's effect on the real and financial economies and the impact of the vaccines being used to combat it.

The race to a viable vaccine has made history, in more ways than one. Join medical scientist, professor, and Pearson author, Dr. Lourdes Norman-McKay for a layman-friendly conversation on COVID-19 vaccines, how they work, and why they will likely forever change the way we vaccinate. 

By winning the two Georgia Senate runoff elections in January, Democrats have a unified Democratic government for the first time in ten years. But, their majority is slim, and bi-partisan support may be necessary to pass big-ticket policy proposals. Join Dr. Joshua M. Ryan as he discusses the impact of the filibuster on lawmaking and the hurdles that the Senate must overcome.

Join Dr. Jodie Lawston of California State University, San Marcos for a discussion on empowering students as sociological thinkers and agents of change.

Join Professor George Edwards III of Texas A&M University for a discussion on assessing President Trump’s effectiveness as a communicator.

Join Missouri State University’s Dr. Danae Hudson and Dr. Brooke Whisenhunt Missouri State University for a discussion on customizing engagement strategies for any class.

Join Catherine Medrano from College of the Sequoias to discuss how digital technology can be used in your sociology courses.  

Join Jodie Lawston from California State University, San Marcos to discuss how to engage sociology students through technology.

Join Dr. Amy Marin from Phoenix College to explore specific techniques and strategies for using digital texts effectively to maximize student success.

Join John Macionis from Kenyon College to explore opportunities for integrating social media into sociology courses.

Join Dr. Lisa Shin and Dr. Sam Sommers from Tufts University to explore the benefits of using an eText in your classroom.