Human Inquiry :: College of Liberal Arts
College of Liberal Arts Magazine at Texas State University
Living more sustainably is often associated with making lifestyle changes or sacrifices. However, research by Dr. Matthew Clement, associate professor of Sociology at Texas State, shows that making more sustainable choices and lowering our carbon footprint can lead to a
Read More Reexamining the Impact of Carbon Footprints on Quality of Life in the US
It’s widely accepted among archeologists that human occupation in the Americas occurred roughly 16,000 years ago. But in 2020, researchers studying Chiquihuite Cave in Zacatecas, Mexico reported finding evidence of human occupation as far back as 30,000 years ago. Who’s
Read More Early Human or Natural Artifacts? Evaluating the Chiquihuite Cave
Social vulnerability analysis studies which areas and groups would be most impacted by natural disasters or hazardous events. It often includes demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural characteristics. A recent study by Drs. Edwin Chow and Ron Hagelman, professors in the Department
Read More Measuring Homelessness as Social Vulnerability in Austin
