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About Nathan Palmer

Nathan Palmer earned his PhD in Sociology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2017. His research interests focus on how individuals perceive and understand social structure, inequality in higher education, social networking within higher education, and environmental sociology. He also frequently speaks publicly about racism, social media, and teaching. Currently Nathan is the teaching and learning section editor for the ASA journal Contexts. He is also the creator/editor-in-chief of SociologySource.org and SociologyInFocus.com. In 2014 Nathan was named the Wells Warren GSU Professor of the Year. In 2014 and 2015 he received the Randolph S. Gunter Eagles in Diversity Distinguished Faculty Award.

Positions

Present Faculty Member, Georgia Southern University ‐ Department of Sociology and Anthropology
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2010 - Present Digital Signage Coordinator, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Georgia Southern University
2010 - Present Webmaster, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Georgia Southern University
2006 - Present Member, Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociological Honorary Society
2006 - Present Member, American Sociological Association
2006 - Present Member, Southern Sociological Society
2014 - 2017 Teaching and Learning Section Editor, Contexts (An ASA Journal)
2013 - 2016 Committee Member, American Sociological Association Special Task Force on Engaging Sociology
2012 - 2016 Webmaster, American Sociological Association Section on Teaching and Learning
2014 - 2015 Co-Organizer, Social Media Pre-Conference, American Sociological Association
2013 - 2015 Faculty Advisor, Gay Straight Alliance, Georgia Southern University
2013 - 2014 Member, Midwest Sociological Society
2013 - 2014 Committee Member, Pathways Advisory Committee, Georgia Southern University
2013 - 2014 Search Committee Member, Sociology Lecturer Position, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
2012 - 2013 CLASS Technology Fee Committee, Georgia Southern University
2010 - 2013 Faculty Advisor, Sociological Society, Georgia Southern University
2010 - 2013 Faculty Advisor, Student Abolition Movement, Georgia Southern University
2011 - 2012 CLASS Curriculum Committee, Georgia Southern University
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Honors and Awards

  • Recipient, SAGE/Pine Forge Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award (2011)
  • Recipient, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Award for Distinction in Teaching, Georgia Southern University (2012)
  • Recipient, Randolph S. Gunter Distinguished Faculty: Eagles of Diversity Award, Georgia Southern University (2014)
  • Recipient, Wells-Warren Professor of the Year, Georgia Southern University (2014)
  • Recipient, Randolph S. Gunter Distinguished Faculty: Eagles of Diversity Award, Georgia Southern University (2015)
  • Recipient, J.J. and Eleanor S. Ogle Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2015)
  • Recipient, SoTL Fellowship, Georgia Southern University (2018)

Courses

  • Crime & Deviance
  • Social Problems
  • Senior Seminar
  • Research Methods
  • Race & Nationality
  • Social Change
  • Environmental Sociology
  • Sociology of Education
  • Introduction to Sociology (Honors)
  • Introduction to Sociology

Education

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2017 Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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2008 M.A. in Sociology, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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2006 B.A. in Sociology, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Links

Contact Information

P.O. Box 8051
Carroll Bldg, Rm 1003
Statesboro, GA 30460
Fax: 912-478-0703

Email:

Publications: Articles (3)

Selected Media (6)

Publications: Not Refereed (2)

Selected Presentations: Non-Conference (17)