The Sociology Program is thrilled to announce the return of our Emerging Scholars Symposium for its third consecutive year. Scheduled for March 25-26, 2026, this annual event highlights the exceptional work of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers whose scholarship advances diverse perspectives and methods aligned with our department’s commitment to Public Sociology.
Over the past two years, the Symposium has brought impressive early-career scholars to our campus, fostering connections that have enriched our academic community. This year’s lineup continues that tradition, featuring three emerging voices who will present their groundbreaking research.
Symposium Schedule:
Wednesday, March 25
1:30–2:30 PM | Horizon Hall 6325
"More American Than Whom? Race, Status, and National Identity"
Dr. Victoria S. Asbury-Kimmel, New York University
3:00–4:00 PM | Johnson Center, Meeting Room F
"Between Labor, Love and Decent Work: Domestic Worker Organizing across National Contexts"
Kritika Pandey, University of Southern California
Thursday, March 26
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Johnson Center, Meeting Room F
"Biased from the Beginning: Disparities in Mental Health Language in Clinical Notes, an Original Video Vignette Survey Experiment"
Fatima Fairfax, Duke University
Following the talks on Wednesday, March 25, the Public Sociology Association will host a reception from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Robeson Room (Johnson Center). This will be a wonderful opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to connect with the speakers in an informal setting.
All members of the university community are encouraged to attend these engaging sessions. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the next generation of sociological scholarship.