Retrieving the Social Sciences

UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship

We are the Center for Social Science Scholarship (CS3) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Go Retrievers!). Join us each week as we curate content from UMBC‘s social science faculty, students, community partners, and visiting guests and lecturers! The Center for Social Science Scholarship promotes excellence across the social sciences at UMBC. Spanning disciplines and programs, we connect scholars who engage in social scientific study—asking key questions about social life, addressing problems of local and global concern, sharing knowledge about public issues, and connecting research to practice and policy. Guided by the core principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity, we encourage intellectual exchange and cross-cutting dialogue as we strive to advance social progress and equity in ways that are critically relevant not only to UMBC but to our local, national, and global communities. To foster high quality social science inquiry, we offer research and grant support, host trainings, promote campus and community events, and provide opportunities for academic as well as public debate, for the benefit of the university and society. UMBC Social Sciences Schools & Departments: Department of Africana Studies Department of American Studies Department of Asian Studies Department of Economics Department of Education Department of Emergency Health Services Department of Gender, Women‘s & Sexuality Studies Department of Geography and Environmental Systems Department of Gerontology Department of Global Studies Department of History Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Department of Language, Literacy, and Culture Department of Media & Communication Studies Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication Department of Political Science Department of Psychology School of Public Policy School of Social Work Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our acting director is Dr. Eric Stokan, and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events. read less

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Ep. 67: The Social Science of Christian Cosmopolitanism w/ Dr. Felipe Filomeno

Ep. 67: The Social Science of Christian Cosmopolitanism w/ Dr. Felipe Filomeno

On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of a 2025 special book talk sponsored by UMBC's Center for Social Science Scholarship and the UMBC Dresher Center. The event featured Dr. Felipe Filomeno, Professor of Political Science and Director of the UMBC Global Studies Program. Dr. Filomeno discusses his recent book, entitled Christian Cosmopolitanism: Faith Communities Talk Immigration (2025, Temple University Press). In the talk, Dr. Filomeno explores how Christian congregations can help expand solidarity across boundaries of identity. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Eric Stokan, and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

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Ep. 67: The Social Science of Christian Cosmopolitanism w/ Dr. Felipe Filomeno

Ep. 67: The Social Science of Christian Cosmopolitanism w/ Dr. Felipe Filomeno

On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of a 2025 special book talk sponsored by UMBC's Center for Social Science Scholarship and the UMBC Dresher Center. The event featured Dr. Felipe Filomeno, Professor of Political Science and Director of the UMBC Global Studies Program. Dr. Filomeno discusses his recent book, entitled Christian Cosmopolitanism: Faith Communities Talk Immigration (2025, Temple University Press). In the talk, Dr. Filomeno explores how Christian congregations can help expand solidarity across boundaries of identity. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Eric Stokan, and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 66: The Social Science of Financial Literacy w/ Dr. Annamaria Lusardi

Ep. 66: The Social Science of Financial Literacy w/ Dr. Annamaria Lusardi

On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of the 2025 UMBC Mullen Lecture, sponsored by UMBC's Center for Social Science Scholarship and the UMBC Department of Economics. This year's lecture was delivered by Dr. Annamaria Lusardi. Dr. Lusardi is Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, Director of the Initiative for Financial Decision-Making, and Professor (by courtesy) at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Dr. Lusardi’s remarks take up the question of financial literacy among ordinary people around the world. In the talk, we learn about how much people know about personal finance, who is most vulnerable to economic predations due to their lack of financial literacy, and what we can do about it. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Eric Stokan, and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 65: The Full Circle Climate Workshop w/ Lee Boot

Ep. 65: The Full Circle Climate Workshop w/ Lee Boot

On today's episode I speak with Lee Boot, Director of the Imaging Research Center (IRC) at UMBC. Lee is also Affiliate Associate Professor of Visual Arts and Computer Science & Engineering. The topic of our discussion is the recent Full Circle Climate Communication Workshop, held this January at UMBC. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson and our Director is Dr. Eric Stokan. Our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland (UMBC '24). Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 64: The Social Science of Life in College w/ Dr. Arielle Kuperberg

Ep. 64: The Social Science of Life in College w/ Dr. Arielle Kuperberg

On today's episode I speak with Dr. Arielle Kuperberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health at UMBC. Dr. Kuperberg is also the co-chair of the Council on Contemporary Families. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson and our Director is Dr. Eric Stokan. Our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland (UMBC '24). Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 63: How Storytelling Informs the Social Science w/ Prof. Michael Wilson

Ep. 63: How Storytelling Informs the Social Science w/ Prof. Michael Wilson

On today's episode I speak with Prof. Michael Wilson, Professor of Drama and Director of the Storytelling Academy at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, UK. Dr. Wilson shares information about his ongoing research agenda into storytelling as a scientific tool. This project's connection to UMBC is through Dr. Sarah Jewett of UMBC's Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health, who is completing a Fulbright semester at Loughborough this year. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson and our Director is Dr. Eric Stokan. Our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland (UMBC '24). Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 62: The Second Annual UMBC Social Science Alumni Panel

Ep. 62: The Second Annual UMBC Social Science Alumni Panel

On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of a special event hosted by the UMBC Center for Social Science (CS3). The roundtable, which took place in October 2024 was the second in-person iteration of a series designed to bring together fabulous UMBC alumni from across the social sciences. The roundtable was moderated by CS3’s acting director, Dr. Eric Stokan. The panel brought together the following fantastic UMBC alumni: Michele Berry received a master’s degree in environmental policy from the school of public policy at UMBC, having completed a bachelor's degree at the New School. Michele now works as a stormwater coordinator for the Chesapeake Stormwater Network. Amanda Cardone currently works as a survey methodologist at RTI International. Amanda received a MA in applied sociology at UMBC, in which she honed her expertise in survey science and programming. Amy Soukoup currently serves as a community data analyst for Live Baltimore, a nonprofit that helps potential homebuyers find the right place to live in Baltimore, among other goals. Amy received a MA in economic policy analysis from UMBC. Manisha Vepa earned a bachelor’s degree in global studies and economics at UMBC in 2018 and now works as an economic research analyst and East Asia expert at Ascendant Program Services. LLC which contracts with the federal government. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our acting director is Dr. Eric Stokan, and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 61: Elections in Maryland w/ Jared DeMarinis

Ep. 61: Elections in Maryland w/ Jared DeMarinis

On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of the 2024 UMBC Constitution Day Lecture, sponsored by UMBC's Center for Social Science Scholarship and the UMBC Department of Political Science. This year's lecture was delivered by Jared DeMarinis, the Maryland State Administrator of Elections. Mr. DeMarinis describes how elections work in Maryland, some of the state's early contributions to the way elections are conducted across the United States, and discusses the challenges of administering elections in a time of deep political polarization. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno, and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 60: The Social Science of Living Alone w/ Dr. Jun Chu

Ep. 60: The Social Science of Living Alone w/ Dr. Jun Chu

On today's episode I speak with Dr. Jun Chu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health at UMBC. Dr. Chu shares information about his ongoing research agenda into aging alone. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, and our Acting director is Dr. Eric Stokan. Our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland (UMBC '24). Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 59: The Social Science of Activism and Storytelling w/ Dr. Tania Lizarazo

Ep. 59: The Social Science of Activism and Storytelling w/ Dr. Tania Lizarazo

On today's episode I speak with Dr. Tania Lizarazo, Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication (MLLI) at UMBC. Dr. Lizarazo is also an affiliate faculty in the UMBC Global Studies program. Today's podcast discussion features mention of the following groups and projects: Mujeres Pacificas, a digital storytelling projectThe UMBC program in Critical Disability StudiesPostconflict Utopias (click the link to view the cover image, chosen by women from COCOMACIA!) Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 58: The Social Science of Reading for Pleasure w/ Dr. Tamara Bhalla and Jean Kim

Ep. 58: The Social Science of Reading for Pleasure w/ Dr. Tamara Bhalla and Jean Kim

On today's episode I speak with Dr. Tamara Bhalla, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of American Studies at UMBC. Dr. Bhalla is also an affiliate faculty in the UMBC Asian Studies program. We also hear from Jean Kim, our very own podcast production assistant, about her role as a research assistant on Dr. Bhalla's forthcoming book on the cultural context of reading. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 57: The Maryland Climate Futures Symposium

Ep. 57: The Maryland Climate Futures Symposium

On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of a special event sponsored by the UMBC Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program. In April of 2024 (Earth Month, coincidentally), the Sondheim program convened a special panel of five policy experts on climate change to discuss Maryland's climate future. The Climate Futures policy event brought together distinguished speakers from academia, government, and nonprofit organizations. Serena Coleman McIlwain is the Secretary of the Environment for the state of Maryland, having assumed the role under the administration of Governor Wes Moore in March of 2023. Dr. Meghan Avolio is Associate Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University. Sarah T. Koser serves as Restoration Program Manager at the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Julieta Rodrigo is Urban and Community Resilience Manager at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Brady Walker is Head of US Government Affairs and Market Strategy at Ørsted, a major Danish energy firm specializing in green energy delivery, and is also a UMBC Sondheim Scholars Program alumnus. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno, and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 56: URCAD 2024

Ep. 56: URCAD 2024

On today's episode we hear about a series of fantastic presentations from UMBC's Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day, also known as URCAD. During URCAD, students from across the social science disciplines presented their excellent research to the campus community and beyond. Our special host for today's episode is our production assistant, Jean Kim. Stay tuned for this wonderful celebration of undergraduate achievement--in podcasting as well as in social science research! The student interviewees are as follows: 1) Quantitative Analysis of Youth Incarceration in MD’s Juvenile Justice System -Pakeeza Awan 2) Racial-Ethnic Socialization Facilitates Civic Engagement in Asian-American Adolescents through Character Development -Rachael Joslow 3) Slow Fashion in the Washington Metropolitan Area -Lien Hoang 4) Food Insecurity Among College Students at a Minority Serving Institution -Emmanuella Osei 5) White, Pink, & Pretty: How Barbie’s Feminism Fails its Viewers -Carrington Cline 6) Keyboard Warriors: An Analysis of Sudden Politicized Spirals Within Youtube Comment Sections of Non-Political Videos -Ziegfried Byrd Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for Social Science ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D.

Ep. 55: The Social Science of Podcasts w/ Dr. Jason Loviglio

Ep. 55: The Social Science of Podcasts w/ Dr. Jason Loviglio

On today's episode I speak with Dr. Jason Loviglio, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Media and Communication Studies at UMBC. Dr. Loviglio is the co-editor of The Routledge Companion to Radio and Podcasting Studies, and recently published a piece about podcasting entitled "From Radio to Podcasting: Intimacy and Massification" that echoes many of the themes in our discussion. Dr. Loviglio is also co-editor of Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast and Audio Media, among many other professional activities related to audio media. He is also a board member at Wide Angle Youth Media, non-profit organization that provides Baltimore youth with media education to tell their own stories and become engaged with their communities. On today's campus connection, we hear about a recent book from UMBC Media and Communication Studies Associate Professor Elizabeth Patton. Dr. Patton's book is entitled Easy Living: The Rise of the Home Office, and explains key recent trends in work and society--both with great relevance to the rise of podcasting! Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 54: Researching How to Teach Research w/ Dr. Carolyn Forestiere

Ep. 54: Researching How to Teach Research w/ Dr. Carolyn Forestiere

On today's episode I speak with Dr. Carolyn Forestiere, Professor of Political Science and co-advisor of the Omicron Eta UMBC chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society. Dr. Forestiere is the author of Beginning Research in Political Science (Oxford University Press), and has published and presented many research projects in the field of SoTL research (the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning). Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 53: Universities and Public Health w/ Dr. Joshua Sharfstein

Ep. 53: Universities and Public Health w/ Dr. Joshua Sharfstein

On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of the a 2024 Social Sciences Forum (SSF) lecture delivered by Dr. Joshua Sharfstein. Dr. Joshua Sharfstein is Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Sharfstein is also the Director of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, and a Professor of the Practice in Health Policy and Management. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno, and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 52: Predicting Hospitalization with the Hilltop Institute Analytics Research Team

Ep. 52: Predicting Hospitalization with the Hilltop Institute Analytics Research Team

On today’s episode I speak with Dr. Leigh Goetschius, Data Scientist Advanced, Dr. Fei Han, Principal Data Scientist and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and Dr. Morgan Henderson, Principal Data Scientist and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the UMBC Department of Economics. Together, these researchers form the UMBC Hilltop Institute Analytics Research team. Our conversation focuses on their work in creating predictive models in the field of healthcare. On today's campus connection, our Production Assistant Jean Kim brings us a project by Dr. Zoe McLaren, whose article is titled "Data Driven COVID-19 Policy is More than a One-Size Fits All Approach." Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep.51: Using Interdisciplinarity to Tackle Audio Deepfakes

Ep.51: Using Interdisciplinarity to Tackle Audio Deepfakes

On today's episode I speak with two talented undergraduate researchers associated with the ongoing NSF-funded EAGER award led by Drs. Christine Mallinson and Vandana Janeja of UMBC. Kiffy Nwosu is an undergraduate computer science student from Maryland who has worked as a researcher at UMBC since high school, and is now a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Chloe Evered, originally of Houston, Texas, is a recent graduate of the Georgetown University department of linguistics with a minor in Chinese. Chloe is now pursuing a master’s degree in linguistics, also at Georgetown. On today's Campus Connection, we hear about the work of Dr. Jennifer Maher, Associate Professor of English at UMBC. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 50: Community-Engaged Scholarship w/ Dr. Felipe Filomeno

Ep. 50: Community-Engaged Scholarship w/ Dr. Felipe Filomeno

On today's episode I speak with Dr. Felipe Filomeno, Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Director of the Center for Social Science Scholarship (CS3) at UMBC. We discuss Dr. Filomeno's approach to research through a discussion of community-engaged scholarship and his forthcoming book. On today's Campus Connection, we hear about the CoLab program at UMBC, and Dr. Filomeno's recent CoLab course on immigration. Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 49: UMBC Social Science Alumni in Government, Business, and Non-Profit Careers

Ep. 49: UMBC Social Science Alumni in Government, Business, and Non-Profit Careers

On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of a special 5th anniversary event hosted by the UMBC Center for Social Science (CS3). The roundtable, which took place in October of 2023, brought together three fabulous UMBC alumni from across the social sciences: Dr. Delta Merner, (GES ’14), Lead Scientist, Science Hub for Climate Litigation at the Union of Concerned Scientists; Dr. Brent Gibbons, (PUBL ’13), Health Policy Researcher in the Health Economics Program at RTI International; and Dr. Brittany Gay, (PSYC ’21), Associate Director of Implementation Science at the Research-to-Policy Collaboration (RPC). The roundtable was moderated by CS3’s Associate Director, Dr. Felipe Filomeno. Click here for a full recording of the event. Stay tuned for a special Campus Connection featuring our new Production Assistant, Jean Kim, who details two fabulous programs for current students sponsored by CS3: Data Science Scholars GRANTED Award Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, and our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Ep. 48: ”Kinlessness” and Aging w/ Dr. Christine Mair

Ep. 48: ”Kinlessness” and Aging w/ Dr. Christine Mair

On today's episode I speak with Dr. Christine Armstrong Mair, Associate Professor of Sociology and Gerontology and Director of the Center for Health, Equity, and Aging (CHEA) in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health (SAPH) at UMBC. We discuss Dr. Mair's ongoing research into aging and older adult lifestyles across the world. Dr. Mair also mentioned the following resources in our discussion: Gateway to Global Aging DataSMaRT Scholars ProgramNational Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Seminar on Kinlessness and Living Alone at Older Ages (Drs. Margolis, Carr, Taylor, and Mair) On today's Campus Connection, we hear about a recent co-authored publication by Dr. Takashi Yamashita, Professor of Sociology and Gerontology at UMBC. "Age, Period, and Cohort Effects on Adult Literacy Skills in the United States" Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences ScholarshipThe University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIan G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland. Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.