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Ayad Al-Qazzaz Sociology Student Symposium

2023

The 2023 Ayad Al-Qazzaz Sociology Student Symposium featured over 50 presentors showcasing various topics, including: Social Attitudes, Mental Health, Religion, Social Class, Academia, Housing Reform, Capitalism, and more. These presentations took on a round table format, allowing for questions and discussions.

During the event, the Department of Sociology honored Professor Ayad Al-Qazzaz with an award for his Lifetime Achievements in Sociology.

View the event program here.

2022

The 2022 Sociology Student Symposium marked the return of the event since the beginning of the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020.

The first to be held simultaneously in person and virtually, the event was a success thanks to the faculty/staff, the student presenters, and all those who came to observe. Instead of the traditional poster presentations, students this year welcomed guest to join them for a “round table” of discussion.

The group of around 55 students presented topics on a multitude of subjects, including: Politics, Relationships & Family, SES, Mental Health, & Happiness, Social Problems, and Work, Fun & Wellbeing.

View the event program here.

2019

During Fall 2019, Sociology students presented on their research topic of interest based on various thoroughly investigated sociological issues.

These research topics were presented via conference style on a poster presentation, in a professional setting. Topics varied from Crime & Deviance, Education, Environment, Family & Relationships, Gender & Sexuality, Health & Medicine, Immigration, Politics, Race and Ethnicity, Religion and Social Class.

View the event program here.

Alejandra Quevedo presenting their research on Employment Discrimination
Alejandra Quevedo presenting their research topic "The Reality Of Employment Discrimination.
Jewelle Baker presenting their research topic "The Black Men Vs Masculinity."
Jewelle Baker presenting their research topic "The Black Men Vs Masculinity."
Jenna Dragges presenting their research topic "The helping hand or pointing finger."
Jenna Dragges presenting their research topic "The helping hand or pointing finger."
A group of 8 students talking among themselves, in front of their presentations.
A group of 8 students talking among themselves, in front of their presentations.
Harold Jordan presenting their research topic "An Individual's Criminal History and it's relationship To Educational Attainment" to Dr. Ida.
Harold Jordan presenting their research topic "An Individual's Criminal History and it's relationship To Educational Attainment" to Dr. Ida.
A student holding a black t-shirt that they won in a raffle.
A student holding a black t-shirt that they won in a raffle.
A student holding a coffee mug that they won in a raffle.
A student holding a coffee mug that they won in a raffle.
student holding a white and black t-shirt that they won in a raffle.
student holding a white and black t-shirt that they won in a raffle.
A student holding a mug that they won in a raffle.
A student holding a mug that they won in a raffle.
A group of 12 students talking among themselves in front of their presentations.
A group of 12 students talking among themselves in front of their presentations.
Melisa Barajas presenting their research topic "Imigrants are Human Too" to Dr. Migliaccio.
Melisa Barajas presenting their research topic "Imigrants are Human Too" to Dr. Migliaccio.
Ashley Ramos presenting their research topic "College students' alcohol use and academic performance."
Ashley Ramos presenting their research topic "College students' alcohol use and academic performance."
Araceli Estrada-Rivera presenting their research topic "Parental Attainment Influencing Student Success."
Araceli Estrada-Rivera presenting their research topic "Parental Attainment Influencing Student Success."
Selena Muñoz-Jones presenting their research topic "Television and Fear of Crime: A Cultivation Theory."
Selena Muñoz-Jones presenting their research topic "Television and Fear of Crime: A Cultivation Theory."
A group of 12 students talking among themselves in front of their presentations.
A group of 12 students talking among themselves in front of their presentations.
Vanessa Lizette Rodriguez presenting their research topic "Emotional Problems Among Adults."
Vanessa Lizette Rodriguez presenting their research topic "Emotional Problems Among Adults."
Dr. Migliaccio speaking in front of students and faculty members.
Dr. Migliaccio speaking in front of students and faculty members.