In the School of Social Sciences, we investigate issues that matter to society.  These issues span the social sciences, ranging from an exploration of how changes in the brain’s neurons can lead to Alzheimer’s to an analysis of how broad government policies and decisions impact our day to day quality of life.

Our interdisciplinary focus helps spark innovative solutions to real–world problems, from an anthropological discovery of a link between poverty and diabetes to sociological research on how aging and migrating populations affect our economy. 

Our research, teaching and outreach programs impact the world around us. From research on violent conflict prevention, programs that address early childhood development issues and value-added experiences that shape the next generation of leaders, what we do makes a difference.