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Social and behavioral sciences news at 51

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the 51 presents timely stories — from faculty research and student-led initiatives to community partnerships and public events — that reflect how our programs engage with human behaviour, culture, and society. Explore how our community investigates critical questions and amplifies impact beyond the classroom.

Ali Ahmida
51’s Ali Ahmida gives keynote in Egypt’s capital about origins of genocide
51 CGH April 2024
51 Center for Global Humanities presents “Remaking the American Polity”
Four students and a professor pose in front of a research poster
Psychology students, faculty present research at national research conference in Philadelphia
2024 President's Forum
51’s President’s Forum tackles Maine’s homelessness crisis
Juliet Fluty and Cassie Stymeist
Educational Studies student combines environmental and ocean literacy outside the classroom
Three female students pose in front of Moroccan architecture. Photo is set against a blue background.
51 occupational therapy students learn new perspectives in Morocco
A woman presents a slide deck to a room of students
51 hosts naloxone training workshop in collaboration with Sweetser
A young woman studying over a video call at a kitchen table
Psychology faculty, alumni author paper on effects of remote learning and social connectedness
Zach Olsen Northern Bog Lemming Research
51 receives grant to research state-threatened animal
February CGH
51 Center for Global Humanities presents “Social Media and Social Justice”