Students Call for More Climate Action After COP28
Students represented UMass Lowell in Dubai at COP28, the annual United Nations climate summit.
UMass Lowell's Department of Sociology prepares students for careers in a variety of fields by providing a rigorous understanding of the social forces and institutions that affect human behavior.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Rafaela Gonzalez '18
Sociology
Rafaela Gonzalez wants to care for people as individuals and in communities, so she's majoring in sociology and minoring in psychology. She's also started her own business.
I like to encourage people and give them hope - especially teenagers when they have problems and people aren't actually listening.
Lilian Whitehead '27
Biology (sociology minor)
A work-study job with the Center for Lowell History is preparing Lilian Whitehead for a future museum career.
It’s a great experience for the direction I want to go in for my career.
Franchesca Arias '20
Sociology & Spanish
Honors student Franchesca Arias is passionate about studying abroad after completing a summer program in Valencia, Spain.
Study abroad is one of those life-changing experiences. When you’re immersed in the culture, you realize you have the ability to learn every single aspect of that culture and what they’re going through socially and politically.
Rosmery Medrano '22
Sociology
Rosmery Medrano analyzed her culture and hometown in a field research class.
It was really interesting to analyze my city from a sociological perspective.
Michelle Garcia '21
English, Sociology
Michelle Garcia, a rising spoken word poet, is also learning how to write poetry for the page.
Writing keeps me sane. It keeps me grounded.
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Students Measure Trees to Help Lowell with Climate Resilience Project
Students taking the newly launched Climate Crisis and Society course worked in partnership with the city of Lowell on a climate resilience project. The work inspired them to develop their own climate projects. -
‘Racial Equity and Inclusion’ is New Track for Sociology Majors
Racial equity and inclusion are the focus of a new concentration for sociology majors. It’s supported by several recently hired faculty who study race and ethnicity, opening up new research opportunities for students. -
Sociology Class and Student Government Join Forces on Survey
Students in a sociology research methods class collaborated with the Student Government Association on a survey of undergraduates. The sociology majors got real-world experience – and the SGA is using the results to assess and advocate for student needs.