Spring 2026 Sociology Honors Thesis Symposium
The Sociology Honors Thesis Program is a year-long commitment made by ambitious students majoring in the field and who are of senior standing, in which they develop and undertake original research under the close mentorship of faculty. During this event, we will showcase the work performed by our 2026 Honors Cohort through formal research presentations held in Seigle Hall, Room 213 with a reception to follow, celebrating the cohort's completion of the program and next steps.
This event is open to all members of the WashU Sociology community (faculty, staff, and students) and invited guests of the presenters. It is especially encouraged for students who may be interested in undertaking a Sociology Honors Thesis in the coming years. RSVPs to sociology@wustl.edu are encouraged - especially if you have dietary restrictions or other types of requested accommodations.
Time | Presenter | Presentation Title |
1:15 p.m. | Natalia León Díaz | Nationality and DeColoniality in the Summer of 2019 Movement in Puerto Rico |
1:25 p.m. | Eden Naureckas | A First Step: How African American Families Make Their Daycare Decisions |
1:35 p.m. | Alexsis Tapia Vasquez | Life Under Trump's America: Examining First-Generation Latine WashU Students' Mental Health |
1:45 p.m. | Sam Reynolds | Boundaries of Belief: Group Influence, Anxiety, and Methods of Navigating Tension Within Young Adult Catholic Voters |
1:55 p.m. | Mallorie Goodwin | In St. Louis? Rural Student Social Experiences at an Elite Urban University |
2:05 p.m. | Noah Kaller | Gateway to Justice: Discretion, Advocacy, and the Potential for Change in St. Louis City Housing Court |