Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Abrams on his most recent publication “Tragic Affirmation: Disability Beyond Optimism and Pessimism,” published in the Journal of Medical Humanities, Online First: 1–12.
Congratulations to Dr. Norma Möllers on her recent publication “Making Digital Territory: Cybersecurity, Techno-nationalism, and the Moral Boundaries of the State,” published in Science, Technology, and Human Values.
Dr. Lyon says it’s not just cameras anymore. Canadians are under constant surveillance. CBC Radio: A critical look at the social and political implications of constant surveillance
Dr. David Lyon to attend The 51st Annual Sorokin Lecture.
Dr. Michael Siciliano interviewed on the Sociological Annex podcast to discuss his research on YouTube content creators.
The Fireplace Series is back for 2020! On February 14, join our very own Dr. Martin Hand as he discusses how we look at ourselves and others in Looking Online.
Congratulations to Dr. Abrams on his recent article publication entitled, Ableist Constructions of Time? Boys and Men with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Managing the Uncertainty of a Shorter Life. The article appears in the Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research.
Congratulations to Steve Richardson (PhD 2019) and Dr. Thomas Abrams on their article entitled, “Assistive Spectacles: A Vision for the Future.” The piece appears in Social Theory & Health.
Dr. Nicole Myers receives Queen’s SARS CoV-2/COVID-19 Funding. Nicole’s proposed research is titled: "Virtual Bail Courts: Balancing Risks to Public Safety with Risks to Public Health.”
National Observer:
Lawyers for youth say prosecutors going easier amid pandemic challenges
Professor Myers says custody is always dangerous, but is now especially dangerous and risky for health reasons. And we’re not setting up any trials, so this trial wait period is not just long, it’s indefinite.
