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Academic Research in Sociology

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As a Loyola student, you have the opportunity to work alongside our talented professors to partner in collaborative research. Learn more about some recent research and projects currently underway.

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Senior Capstone Projects

The central component of the Department of Sociology's required Senior Capstone course is a one-to-one faculty-mentored, collaborative research project. The department also has a consistent record of incorporating students into grant funded research projects.

Below are examples of recent projects:

  • Twitter Wars: Social Media, Ethnicity, and Political Participation – Zahra Abdeljaber with Dr. Talukdar
  • Restore the Oaks: Public Art as Social Protest in the Historic Treme Neighborhood –Mark Gouda with Dr. Parham
  • Vulnerabilities to Trafficking Among Foster Care Youth – Molly Alper with Dr. MacGregor
  • The Lasting Impact of Participation in a Black Greek Letter Organization: An Examination of Social Capital – Eli Green with Dr. MacGregor
  • HIV in Prisons – Hannadi Mirfiq with Dr. Kondkar
  • Exploring the Gendered Curricula of Formal Sex Education – Callie Dorsey with Dr. Talukdar
  • School to Prison Pipeline – Eleni Roulakis with Dr. Capowich
  • Child Abuse as an Extension of Violence Against Women – Amy Cole with Dr. Kondkar
  • An Exploratory Study of Social Network Influences on Cultural Creativity in Popular Culture – Emily Bauer with Dr. Capowich
  • No Such Thing as a Free Lunch? Social Exchange Among the Hare Krishna – Caitlin Cowlen with Dr. Kondkar
  • The Role of Faith Based Initiatives in Corrections – Gianna Carbone with Dr. Voigt
  • The After School Zone of Kipp Central City Primary: A Case Study – Kelsey Coyle with Dr. Miro
  • Judging Books by Their Covers: An Intersectional Analysis of the Male Gaze and Attitudes toward Thinness – Marisa Gentler with Dr. MacGregor
  • Exploring the Relationship between Antidepressant Use and Suicide – Julie Castellini with Dr. Kondkar

For questions about the Senior Capstone Project, reach out to Professor Marcus M. Kondkar at kondkar@loyno.edu.