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Department of Sociology

David Hess wins the first ever Excellence in Immersion Mentoring Award

Posted by on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Department News.

Spring Faculty Assembly and awards

David Hess, James Thornton Fant Professor of Sustainability Studies and professor of sociology, won the first-ever Excellence in Immersion Mentoring Award, which recognizes a faculty member who has been an exceptional Immersion Vanderbilt mentor.  

Hess researches the public understanding of science and technology and the politics of the transition to a more sustainable economy and society.  

Additionally, Hess helped students complete nine immersion experiences and five culminating immersion projects.   

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