News Archives - Sociology

Sporer speaks to News Center Maine about neo-Nazis buying property in Maine

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/neo-nazi-buys-land-in-penobscot-county-to-build-white-supremacist-community-springfield-maine-nsc-131-vice-southern-poverty-law-center/97-e547b716-a5db-47b7-8f36-4103eab080ba

Foreign language tables offer language experience for all!

Foreign language tables offer language experience for all

“I want her back”: UMaine study examines grief among parents of children with serious mental illness

Last week Karyn Sporer did an interview with WMTW about mental illness and grief, connected to her most recent publication. https://www.wmtw.com/article/mental-illness-umaine-grief-among-parents-children/42974335

Research Read on grief, family violence, and identity construction by Karyn Sporer

Karyn Sporer, research on grief, family violence, and identity construction was published in the Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody, & Child Development https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/XEVJAYDQRZIW56EZF6JU/full?target=10.1080/26904586.2023.2170942

Interview with Maine, 19 Year Old, Trevor Bickford, accused of attacking NYPD Officers on NYE.

https://www.wmtw.com/article/counter-terrorism-experts-weigh-in-on-maine-teen-charged-in-nyc-attack/42388899?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot Interview conducted by Karyn Sporer of the Sociology Depatment at University of Maine

Media reports on UMaine survey on decriminalizing drug offenses- Harm Reduction Research & Results

Robert Glover and Karyn Sporer had a press conference Tuesday on their Harm Reduction Research and results. Their results were picked up by a number of media outlets: BDN: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/09/27/news/bangor/maine-voters-decriminalize-low-level-drug-offenses (was also on the cover of the print copy yesterday) WABI: https://www.wabi.tv/2022/09/27/university-maine-researchers-share-report-detailing-mainers-attitudes-drug-policy-reform/ Maine Beacon: https://mainebeacon.com/mainers-support-drug-treatment-programs-over-incarceration-statewide-survey-finds/ Spectrum News: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2022/09/27/survey-finds-strong-support-for-decriminalization Portland Press Herald: https://www.pressherald.com/2022/09/27/umaine-survey-shows-support-for-drug-decriminalization-treatment-programs/ Maine Public: https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2022-09-27/maine-voters-support-drug-treatment-over-criminal-prosecution-survey-finds In addition, the Portland Press Herald […]

Maine needs to do more then ban agricultural use of wastewater sludge

Maine needs to do more than ban agricultural use of wastewater sludge

Pandemic, economics and disruptions hamper Maine recycling efforts

Umaine research shows circular economies are lacking in their approach to social justice.

UMaine research shows circular economies are lacking in their approach to social justice

Aaron Dustin Wins at UMaine Student Symposium!

Sociology Double Major, Aaron Dustin, has won the social sciences award at the 2021 UMaine Student Syposium. See below for the abstract and a link to the presentation itself. Congratulations to Aaron! 0746. Mediation of the Religion Prejudice Link Undergraduate Presentation. Author(s): Aaron Dustin, Sally B. Barker, Jordan P. LaBouff Mentor(s): Jordan LaBouff Abstract: Although religious teachings typically recommend prosocial behavior, […]