Sociology and Criminology & Law

Presenter: Lin Liu; Presentation Title: “Reentry Simulation: A Case of Experiential Learning in Classroom Settings”

The Florida Society of the Social Sciences (F3S) Executive Officers invite you to attend the first general body meeting for the 19th Annual Conference of the Social Sciences, to be held in April 2025 at the University of Florida. At this meeting, we’ll solicit ideas for the conference theme and potential keynote speakers, as well …

Dr. McClellan will host a teaching workshop on classroom accessibility, including: Scaffolding techniques for student assignments Using grading rubrics and adjusting grading expectations The pros and cons of group work Incorporating iClicker for attendance, quizzes, and polling Navigating Disability Resource Center (DRC) accommodations and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Presenter: Tayana Malewschik; Presentation Title: "Exploring Adolescent Vaping Behavior: A Social Bond Theory Perspective"

- Rescheduled from Oct 9 -  Presenters: Huimin Zhang & Won-tak Joo; Presentation Title: “Sequence Analysis of Household Instability in the United States”

Dr. McClellan will host a teaching workshop on writing strong multiple choice and essay questions. This is a great chance to begin preparing your final exams. Even if you haven't started teaching yet, you can use this time to prepare questions that you'd use when teaching SYG2000 or CCJ3024 - you'll be teaching one of …

Presenters: Barbara Zsembik & Evan Lauteria; Presentation Title: “AI in Teaching and Learning at UF” This "AI in Teaching and Learning at UF" colloquium event will introduce faculty and graduate students to AI tools for instructional purposes, including enhancing course content generation, improving instructor workflow, and supplementing student learning. We will explore generative AI resources at UF—NaviGator AI, CITT’s …

Please join us as we reconnect with several of our Sociology and Criminology Ph.D. Alumni to discuss their job market experiences, how to land an academic job, and other helpful tips. PANELISTS: Thomas “Wally” Wojciechowski, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Criminal Justice Michigan State University Elizabeth Hartsell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor College of Criminal Justice Sam …

Dr. McClellan will host a teaching workshop on how to communicate with students, including difficult conversations around grades.

Presenters: Ying Zhang and Won-tak Joo; Presentation Title: "Introduction to HiPerGator" Ying Zhang serves as the AI and RSE Services Manager for UF Information Technology. Dr. Won-tak Joo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law and a Co-Director of the Computational Social Science Lab.