Professor Jeannie Banks Thomas is featured on Episode 144 of “Squaring the Strange,” speaking on “The Slap Test for Conspiracy Theories” (SLAP). SLAP stands for scare, logistics, A-listers, and prejudice—the four elements that are big red flags for folklorists that a piece of information might just be a rumor or legend.
Squaring the Strange: Episode 144 - Prof. Jeannie Banks Thomas and the SLAP test
Mufti Nadimul Quamar Ahmed is a graduate student in his second year, pursuing a doctorate in sociology at USU. He recently helped survey Utahns to see if environmental concerns affect the decision to have children.
Utah State University President’s Office recently held receptions for this year’s round of inaugural lectures. Three recently promoted faculty in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences presented thoughtful reflections on their research and the even...
