Two more faculty members of the Sociology and Anthropology department are in the news this week! Citing Christina Ryder, per course faculty for the department, who sent an email notice to congratulate co-workers and acknowledge their work in the community: Dr. Elizabeth Sobel Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins "Dr. Sobel was interviewed, and her work will be showcased … [Read more...] about Superstars Sociology and Anthropology
Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins (he/him), Assistant Professor of Sociology, traveled with seven members of his Health Equity Research Collective (HERC) group to present their research at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society in Minneapolis, MN. The group consisting of current students and recent alumni (Class of 2022) presented on topics ranging from the impacts … [Read more...] about Learn about Dr. Kyler Sherman Wilkins Health Equity Research Collective (HERC) Program
Dr. Kyler James Sherman-Wilkins, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Missouri State University, was awarded NAACP-Springfield’s 2022 W.E.B. DuBois Education Award! This award, named for scholar-activist, Black intellectual, and sociologist W.E.B. DuBois, is given annually to a member of the community who embodies teaching excellence and is committed to strengthening our … [Read more...] about Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins receives the Springfield NAACP W.E.B. DuBois Education Award
Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins was recently featured in an Ozarks First segment as part of their Black History Month coverage.Specifically, the story focuses on the research of Dr. Sherman-Wilkins and the undergraduate student members of the Health Equity Research Collective (HERC). The HERC group was formed to engage in research on health equity and advocate for healthier … [Read more...] about Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins on Ozarks First
Dr. Kyler James Sherman-Wilkins, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Faculty Affiliate in the Gerontology Program, has been selected to serve a 3-year term as a member of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Foundation of Health. In this role, Dr. Sherman-Wilkins will advocate for a greater focus on addressing issues surrounding age-related cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's … [Read more...] about Dr. Sherman-Wilkins nominated to Missouri Foundation for Health’s board of directors