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We are a vibrant and welcoming community of scholars, committed to advancing our collective understanding of people and society.

With collaborations across campus and beyond, we apply and translate research where it can do the most good – our communities.

08/28/2026

We are happy to send our congratulations to Ryan DeCarsky who successfully defended his dissertation: “Queering the Toolkit: Sexual Health in the Era of Biomedical Prevention”

Ryan has accepted a position as a postdoctoral research scientist at the UW School of Medicine.

08/24/2026

Researchers in the Department of Sociology are engaged in an ongoing collaborative research project to study patterns, sources, and perceptions of disorder on the Sound Transit Link Light Rail system. They are seeking to hire more undergraduate Research Assistants to help with data collection and analysis beginning as soon as September 1 and continuing through the Autumn 2026 quarter. This is paid research opportunity. Sociology majors are encouraged to apply!

Interested?
- Find job announcement here: tinyurl.com/4rtdvy57
- Apply here: tinyurl.com/3ymprrhz

08/21/2026

Each year, we ask our graduating seniors to complete an exit survey about their experience in our department. Here are some of their thoughts about the strengths of our program. We are so proud to have amazing faculty, staff, research opportunities, and a curriculum that offers variety and relevance to the world beyond our classrooms.

08/14/2026

This is all about our amazing 25-26 Honors cohort that did amazing work exploring end of life care, vaccines, and Seattle school closures.

Interested in conducting your own independent research while being supported by faculty and graduate student mentors? The Sociology Honors Program may be the right fit for you!

The 2026-2027 Sociology Honors Program Application is accepting applications until Sunday 8/16! Interested SOC majors can find program information and the application here: tinyurl.com/45mhu2dn.

Application timeline:

- Application opens: Monday, August 3rd at 9am
- Application closes: Sunday, August 16th at 11:59pm
- Applicants notified: The week of August 24th

Admission Requirements:

- Current Sociology major (or incoming for AUT quarter 2026) intending to graduate in SPR/SUM 2027
-A GPA of 3.50 in all UW Sociology and relevant statistics courses
-A cumulative UW GPA of at least 3.30 (Almost all successful applicants have SOC and UW GPAs that are considerably higher)

08/07/2026

The 2026-2027 Sociology Honors Program Application is now open! Interested SOC majors can find program information and the application here: tinyurl.com/45mhu2dn.

Application timeline:

- Application opens: Monday, August 3rd at 9am
- Application closes: Sunday, August 16th at 11:59pm
- Applicants notified: The week of August 24th

Admission Requirements:

Current Sociology major (or incoming for AUT quarter 2026) intending to graduate in SPR/SUM 2027A GPA of 3.50 in all UW Sociology and relevant statistics coursesA cumulative UW GPA of at least 3.30 (Almost all successful applicants have SOC and UW GPAs that are considerably higher)

07/20/2026

Spain’s win over Argentina yesterday marks the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As people all over the globe tuned in to watch the final match, their identities and experiences informed which team they cheered on. Swipe through to read the final thoughts about identity and belonging from Sociology students.

This is 4/4 of our FIFA series.

07/10/2026

This we are highlighting the 2026 Albert W. Black Award winner, Ben Brockie! Ben has done extensive community service work with formerly incarcerated individuals and volunteers his time to support indigenous foster youth and young people in contact with the criminal justice system. This award was presented at the Sociology Graduation Celebration in Meany Hall in June. Congratulations Ben!

07/07/2026

The US team may not have won last night but the crowds at Pioneer Square, the CID, and watch parties around the city show the incredible community that the World Cup has brought to Seattle. Swipe through to read student reflections on FIFA 2026. ⚽️

This is 1/4 of our FIFA series!

05/22/2026

This is dedicated to Dr. Ihsan Kahveci for successfully defending his dissertation - Online and Network Sampling Methods for Survey Research: A Total Survey Error Framework. Congratulations Dr. Kahveci!

05/13/2026

Interested in doing research this summer? Looking for experience, mentorship, and course credit? Apply to SURP to work with Professor Jelani Ince! Applications close May 18. Learn more and apply here: tinyurl.com/mm4fp7jj

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