Category Archives: Demography

The Health Toll of Immigration

Posted on May 28, 2013 by admin

Dr Robert Hummer speaks to The New York Times about how life in the United States can lead to poor health for immigrants. Excerpt: A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in … Continue reading →

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The University of Texas Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program

Posted on November 6, 2012 by amias

Longhorn REU students with their adviser, sociology professor Dr. Nestor Rodriguez (center). To Dr. Rodriguez’s immediate right: Mario Guerra and Taylor Orth Each year the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with the Department … Continue reading →

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ASA 2012: Section on Aging and the Life Course

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

Professor Mark Hayward, Chair Elect of the American Sociological Association’s Section on Aging and the Life Course (SALC), would like to share SALC’s exciting program for the ASA annual meeting in Denver next month (SALC’s days are August 17-18): www2.asanet.org/sectionaginglifecourse/SALC_2012_Schedule.pdf … Continue reading →

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Remembering Sarah McKinnon

Posted on May 17, 2012 by porterem

Sarah McKinnon was a bright light at UT Austin, a talented Demographer and a devoted mother who passed away at the tragically young age of 37. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends and is remembered below … Continue reading →

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Educational Disadvantages Associated with Race Still Persist in Brazil Despite Improvements, New Study Shows

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Despite notable improvements in educational levels and opportunity during the past three decades, disadvantages associated with race still persist in Brazil, according to new research at The University of Texas at Austin. Although educational advantages for white over black and … Continue reading →

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Monday ASA Events

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Monday, August 22th UT SOC presentations: Adut, Ari – Thematic Session: Scandal Time: Mon, Aug 22 – 2:30pm – 4:10pm Session Organizer – Presenter on individual submission: Scandal and the Public Sphere Bhatt, Wasudha Table 06. Roundtables: Immigrants from a … Continue reading →

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Happening Sunday, August 21st

Posted on August 21, 2011 by porterem

Congratulations to Dr. Christine Williams, Sociology Department Chairperson and this year’s Sociologist for Women in Society Feminist Lecturer Award! Christine will be honored this evening at ASA. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello at the Department Alumni … Continue reading →

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Saturday ASA events

Posted on August 20, 2011 by porterem

Happening Today: Department Alumni Night from 9:30 -11:30 in the Augustus I & II, Emperor’s level of Caesar’s Palace Saturday, August 20th UT SOC presentations: Brown, Dustin C Regular Session. Health Issues in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies Scheduled … Continue reading →

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