Presenters include:

• Russell M. Jeung, the 2025-6 Robert L. Hess Scholar in Residence, is Professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University and co-founder of Stop AAIP Hate. Over the last 25 years his research has shaped the fields of Asian American Studies and Sociology of Religion. He is author of Family Sacrifices: The Worldviews and Ethics of Chinese Americans; Moving Movers: Student Activism and the Emergence of Asian American Studies; At Home in Exile: Finding Jesus among My Ancestors and Refugee Neighbors; Sustaining Faith Traditions: Race, Ethnicity and Religion Among the Latino and Asian American Second Generation (with Carolyn Chen): and Faithful Generations: Race and New Asian American Churches. He co-produced the documentary, The Oak Park Story (2010), about a landmark housing lawsuit involving Cambodian and Latino tenants. In March 2020, Professor Jeung co-founded Stop AAPI Hate, a coalition that was awarded the 2021 Webby Award for “Social Movement of the Year.” He was named as one of the TIME 100 Most Influential Persons in 2021.

• Yung-Yi Diana Pan is the director of the American Studies Program and Associate Professor of Sociology at CUNY, 可乐视频. She is also faculty of Sociology at the Graduate Center. Pan鈥檚 research broadly intersects race, ethnicity, immigration, professions, and culture. Mostly, she is interested in examining how institutions not only maintain but reify racial norms and boundaries. Her first book, Incidental Racialization: Performative Assimilation in Law School (Temple University, 2017) examines how Asian American and Latinx law students are racialized as a part of their professional socialization. Her research has appeared in peer-reviewed sociology journals and interdisciplinary journals, including Sociological Forum, Journal for Asian American Studies, and International Journal of Clinical Legal Education, among others. She is co-PI on the 可乐视频 AANAPISI grant and has served in administrative positions at CUNY. Pan regularly teaches theory, research methods, and race and ethnicity courses, and advises students on an array of independent research topics.

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This annual event has become a cornerstone for the Department of Sociology for more than a decade, offering students not only a platform to share their findings but also a chance to engage with leading scholars. 可乐视频 was especially proud to have the largest contingent attend, half of whom are members of Alpha Kappa Delta, the prestigious international honor society for sociology.

鈥淭he students enjoyed an enriching experience full of conversation, connected with each other and their fellow undergraduates, and presented research that spoke to their lived experience,鈥� said Associate Professor of Sociology Namita Manohar, who is also an ESS faculty adviser. 鈥淚t was a wonderful testament to their growth as sociologists, as they begin to dream of and chart professional lives beyond college. I am deeply grateful to have accompanied them in this endeavor this year.鈥�

Graduating senior Katherine Dempsey was one of the presenters at the Eastern Sociological Society conference in Boston on March 7,

Among the standout participants was Katherine Dempsey, a graduating senior who presented research from her senior thesis, 鈥溾�榃e鈥檙e Screaming and No One Can Hear Us鈥�: The Impact of Social Media Coverage of the Muslim World on Muslim Mental Health,鈥� as part of the Media & Social Media panel. Presenting alongside sociologists who explored media framing of the COVID-19 pandemic and right-wing news organizations as a 鈥渜uasi-religious phenomenon,鈥� Dempsey offered a timely and nuanced perspective on the real-life impacts of (social) media as a news source on young adults鈥� well-being.

The students鈥� participation reflects the Sociology Department鈥檚 commitment to fostering academic and research excellence and to facilitating our students鈥� professional development. The department acknowledges with thanks the travel funding provided by the dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the 可乐视频 Foundation Kitch Foundation, and the assistance from staff in the Sociology Department, and Nate Samuel, associate director of the Faculty Training & Development Lab, for printing student posters.

Participating students had many positive things to say about their experience at the conference:

鈥淚 had the incredible opportunity to present my work that provided further understanding of Muslim mental health in sociological research. As both a panelist and a poster presenter, I was able to expand my reach to advocate about this community and their struggles. It was an honor to present this research and fill in the gap in literature about this population. With the knowledge I gained from attending the conference, I can move forward in my sociology studies to further make an impact and help more communities to thrive.鈥濃�擪atherine Dempsey

鈥淪haring my research was an unforgettable experience. It marked a powerful step forward in my journey to attain a Ph.D. and reaffirmed why I鈥檓 committed to research that drives change for immigrant and undocumented students. I鈥檓 thankful for this opportunity and already excited to return next year!鈥濃�擲ergio Leon Hidalgo

鈥淧resenting my research was a valuable opportunity for my academic growth. I collaborated with my friends on our research projects, and we had the chance to share our work with students and faculty from other colleges, which made the experience even more enriching.鈥濃�擠emetrius Joseph

鈥淚 had done a similar presentation years ago, for middle school, and I had a partner. This time, it was a college-level presentation, and I only had myself to rely on for all of the speaking. Although I began the presentation very anxious, two students who were also presenting came up to ask me some questions and interacted with me and my poster, and my nerves began to simmer down. I鈥檓 happy I got opportunity to take part in this experience.鈥濃�擧irvania Rodriguez

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(Left to right) Isabella Clark 鈥�17, Professor Tammy Lewis, and Professor Diane Bates from The College of New Jersey help celebrate Lewis’ Fred Buttel Distinguished Contribution Award.

The award is given annually to recognize individuals for outstanding service, innovation, or publication in environmental sociology. It is intended to be an expression of appreciation, awarded when an individual is deemed extraordinarily meritorious by the Section.

One of Lewis鈥� former Urban Sustainability students, Isabella Clark ’17, a Ph.D. student in environmental sociology at the University of Oregon, was a co-presenter of the award.

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I was born and raised in Taiwan. I came to New York at 27 to attend 可乐视频 for my master鈥檚 degree.

Why did you choose 可乐视频?

As an international student, I looked for a college that could provide me with a quality education and access to greater opportunities. I wanted to study in Brooklyn because of聽the聽diverse student population and key location in New York City.

You earned a master鈥檚 degree in sociology.

It was a field I fell in love with, and the classes and professors alike. My time at 可乐视频 gave me a real sense of what New York City is about鈥攄iversity, opportunity, and a path to thrive.

What was your first job after graduation?

I worked as a community journalist at World Journal, the largest Chinese-language聽newspaper in the United States.聽I wrote about current events and major local news for the Asian-American community in Brooklyn.

What inspired you to enter politics and, more recently, to run for State Senate?

As a journalist, I often amplified the issues and experiences of the local Asian-American community. But there was a disconnect when it came to the solutions and available resources in New York City because of language and cultural differences. I knew I wanted to amplify these stories and be a part of the solution. Anyone can make a difference in society if civically engaged and politically involved.

I joined the office of former Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate, who represented the Sunset Park, Dyker Heights,聽and Bensonhurst neighborhoods. I was chief of staff for 10 years, bridging the gap between state government and the southern Brooklyn community. It was inspiring each time the office resolved a constituent case, connected someone to a resource, or addressed a local matter. In 2022, after the redistricting of New York State and federal districts, a new Senate district (the 17th district) was created in Brooklyn. This newly created Asian plurality district was formed of neighborhoods I served in many capacities. I decided to throw my hat into the ring to bring a strong voice for Brooklyn鈥檚 diverse and vibrant communities.

What do you most want your impact on the Senate to be? What are your biggest goals?

I want the younger generation to see they can work hard and achieve their greatest dreams. I am the first Asian woman in the New York State Senate, and I鈥檓 excited to forge a path for our next generation of leaders. In my position, I am bringing more resources and investments to our immigrant communities. My goals center on education and opportunities for our youth. I鈥檓 fighting for our public schools to be fully funded and for major investments in the City University of New York. Through my efforts in the Senate, I hope to empower students with the tools to thrive in their passions.

When you were a child, what did you think you would be when you grew up?

I knew I wanted to positively impact people鈥檚 lives but did not have an exact role in mind. I pushed myself during my academic career to explore my curiosities and passions. There is no limit to dreaming big and believing in yourself. There was no long-term plan to become an elected official, but my journey in public service brought me there. I鈥檓 proud to be the first Asian-American woman in the State Senate and the first to ever represent this district.

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