Emile Creel, Author at Social Science Research Center

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SSRC researchers awarded $600K grant to examine juvenile justice system

STARKVILLE, Miss.— Two researchers from the Social Science Research Center (SSRC) at Mississippi State University are receiving $597,000 from the National Institute of Justice to examine the practices of the Mississippi juvenile justice system. Angela Robertson, a research professor and associate director at the SSRC, and Sheena Gardner, an assistant… Continue Reading SSRC researchers awarded $600K grant to examine juvenile justice system

By Emile Creel, 8 monthsJanuary 28, 2022 ago

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Get to know Dr. Devon Brenner

By Bethany Deuel If you don’t let her extensive and impressive resume intimidate you, meeting with Devon Brenner proves to be an enjoyable and educational experience. After working in multiple education-related roles here at Mississippi State University, Brenner currently serves as assistant vice president for Outreach & Initiatives at the… Continue Reading Get to know Dr. Devon Brenner

By Emile Creel, 11 monthsNovember 21, 2021 ago

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New Members Named to MASEP Advisory Council

Media Contact: Emile Creel STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Mississippi Alcohol Safety and Education Program (MASEP) added five new members to its advisory council this fall. The council is composed of 15 facilitators, or program instructors, with five members rotating off every three years. The five new advisory members bring decades of experience to… Continue Reading New Members Named to MASEP Advisory Council

By Emile Creel, 12 monthsOctober 20, 2021 ago

The Chronicles

October 2021 Chronicles

2021 Annual Report The 2021 Annual Report includes features stories, project updates, presentation & award highlights, and more. Read today at https://bit.ly/3bFalg8. New Projects Dr. Robert McMillen will serve as Principal Investigator for “Smoke-Free Policy Disparities and Outcomes in Rural Communities in Southern States.” The University of Kentucky College of Nursing and… Continue Reading October 2021 Chronicles

By Emile Creel, 1 yearOctober 1, 2021 ago

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Sarah Dulaney on Understanding Vaccine Misinformation

By Bethany Deuel Sarah Dulaney has discovered the perfect blend of sociology, biology, and health communication in her position as an undergraduate assistant in the SSRC’s Message Laboratory. Since the spring of 2020, Dulaney, a senior, has worked under Holli Seitz, lab director and an assistant professor in the Department… Continue Reading Sarah Dulaney on Understanding Vaccine Misinformation

By Emile Creel, 1 yearSeptember 7, 2021 ago

The Chronicles

September 2021 Chronicles

New Projects Dr. Sheena Gardner will conduct an evaluation for the Rankin County Youth Court’s juvenile drug court. Dr. Gardner will be responsible for monitoring the project’s adherence to best practice standards, evaluate the effectiveness of the project, track participant outcomes and trends, and fidelity to evidence-based treatment models. Dr. Heather Hanna and… Continue Reading September 2021 Chronicles

By Emile Creel, 1 yearSeptember 1, 2021 ago

Feature Stories

SSRC assistant professor awarded grant for upcoming research

by Bethany Deuel Their research will focus on exploring factors that drive decisions about which university students attend and their choice of college major. The research will be conducted through surveys distributed to students accepted into the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at universities around the country. Although… Continue Reading SSRC assistant professor awarded grant for upcoming research

By Emile Creel, 1 yearAugust 15, 2021 ago

The Chronicles

August 2021 Chronicles

New Projects Dr. Robert McMillen will serve as Principal Investigator of the “ABC to Quit Year 2” project. This work will focus on building from previous work of providing tobacco control assistance to parents in pediatric settings since parents who smoke often visit their child’s doctor more than their own. Massachusetts… Continue Reading August 2021 Chronicles

By Emile Creel, 1 yearAugust 1, 2021 ago

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Insects and DUIs: Differing Experiences with a similar lesson

By Bethany Deuel As a biomedical engineering student, Rachel McDonald never anticipated working for the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Program (MASEP) during college, but as an office assistant for the last two years she has gained many experiences. Through her work filing, stocking office supplies, and relaying information to MASEP course… Continue Reading Insects and DUIs: Differing Experiences with a similar lesson

By Emile Creel, 1 yearJuly 20, 2021 ago