Ramona Denby-Brinson is a professor and associate dean of research for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions. She’s leading an effort to expand research efforts within the college and strengthen ties throughout Arizona State University and the local community.
The sun-soaked campuses of Arizona State University are beautiful places to take college classes, but it’s an experience that’s not available to everyone.
Some potential students are working or taking care of families, or they’re not able to be in a classroom for health reasons. Others are on active duty in the military or running companies in other countries.
But they still deserve to earn a college degree from a prestigious institution.
"The DNA is a match."
When you hear that phrase on modern-day detective shows, you know the jig is up; the bad guy has been caught. In a fictional TV world where crimes are solved in 30 minutes, nobody ever questions the authority of DNA evidence.
In real life, though, doubt can easily be cast on it because people get confused by scientific jargon, or because of uncertainties about how the evidence was obtained and handled — in one famous case, the O.J. Simpson murder investigation, both factors ultimately contributed to the outcome of the trial.
Editor's note: This is part of a series of profiles for spring 2016 commencement. See the rest here.
Following in his brothers’ footsteps, Isaac Hernandez knew from a young age he wanted to join the U.S. Army and major in criminal justice. His mind was set on success from early on, which influenced him to join the dual-enrollment program at his high school, allowing him to complete an associate’s degree upon graduation.
Forbes magazine named Anna Maria Chavez one of the world’s 50 greatest leaders for
A study just published by the American Journal of Psychiatry finds that teenage boys who smoked pot at least once a week were at increased risk of experiencing subclinical paranoia and hallucinations, even after they stopped using marijuana.
ASU School of Criminology and Criminal Justice professor Michael Reisig received the 2016 Outstanding Graduate Alumni Scholar award from Washington State University's Criminal Justice and Criminology Department. Reisig received his master’s degree from Washington State in 1992 and his doctorate in 1996.
"I am deeply honored to receive this award,” said Reisig. "Being placed in the company of prior honorees, Nancy Rodriguez and Jihong ‘Solomon' Zhao, is very humbling.”
Arizona State University professors Kristy Holtfreter and Michael Reisig have been selected to serve as Technical Review Panelists on the redesign of the National Crime Victimization Survey, the largest national database on the impact of crime and characteristics of violent offenders.
The panel members, who will serve for three years, were chosen for noted expertise in their respective research areas. The goal of the redesign is to increase the efficiency, reliability and use of the survey's data.
Four outstanding graduates of Arizona State University’s College of Public Programs are on a mission to effect change across the spectrum of public service.
Read on to learn more about each of the graduates.
Tyandrah Ashley, nonprofit leadership and management, School of Community Resources and Development
Pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nonprofit leadership and management, Ty Ashley says she likes “the challenge of it.”
Mike White, a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University, is scheduled to address members of President Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
The task force meets Jan. 31 at the University of Cincinnati. It includes Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor and is chaired by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Laurie Robinson.