A sociological study of the emergence of the environment as a social issue in contemporary societies. Topics may include the social, cultural and economic factors associated with the perception of environmental issues; risk perception; and the mobilization of publics around environmental issues.
Intro video for SOC 360: Environmental Sociology with John Johnson
Interest in home gardening and food preservation practices have increased over the last several years, especially in urban areas. Three home producers from Appalachian Kentucky - Betty Tyra Gregory, Gary Rose, and Rowena Borders. The panel will be moderated by Lisa Conley, a graduate student also debuting her short film during the beginning of the forum.
by Robin Roenker
photos by Mark Cornelison
For associate professor Mark Watson, as exciting as creating new materials is, one end-product is even more fundamental.
“When you think about research and teaching, of all our products, the most important ones are our students,” he began.
John Anthony has a list of projects that are all striving to improve the environment.
By Jennifer T. Allen
Most people don’t worry about their drinking water causing cancer, brittle bones or neurological diseases. Not many suspect that it could contain arsenic, mercury or lead. Even fewer know that efforts are underway on the third floor of the Chemistry-Physics building to remove these and other contaminants from water.
Professor David Atwood discusses the process of developing a new program of study: Environmental and Sustainable Studies.
Research Experience for Undergraduates in Ky forests.
James Krupa to receive award later this fall in Anaheim, CA for creative and effective teaching methods.
