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Jonathan Mermis-CavaLecturer
Phone: 757-3327 |
Degrees Awarded
- Ph.D. - Sociology, 2007, University of California, Davis
- M.A. - Sociology, 2000, Humboldt State University
- B.A. - Social Science, 1994, Humboldt State University
Areas of Interest
- Social Psychology, Symbolic Interaction, Identity
- Sociology of Culture, Religion
- Qualitative Methods
Dissertation
- Relating with Silence: Christian Meditation and the Production of Roles, Relationships, and Culture
Teaching Experience/Appointments
- Lecturer, UC Davis (2007 - present)
Soc 1: Introduction to Sociology
Soc 2: Self & Society
Soc 25: Popular Culture
Soc 125: Sociology of Culture
- Associate Instructor, UC Davis (2003 - 07)
- Teaching Assistant
The Sociology of Altruism and Compassion, Introduction to Sociology, Race and Ethnic Relations, Social Problems, Popular Culture, Self and Society, Sociological Statistics.
Selected Professional Presentations
- “Human Agency and the Process of Social Change in a Traditional Society.” Pacific Sociological Association Conference, San Diego, CA: April 2000.
- “The Changing World of Health amongst the Saramaka of Suriname.” Pacific Sociological Association Conference, San Francisco, CA: March 2001.
- "The World Community for Christian Meditation: Adaptive Innovation and the (re)Attainment of a Low-Tension Status for the Catholic Church," Pacific Sociological Association, Pasadena, CA: April 2003.
Fellowships, Honors, and Awards
- University of California, Davis Summer Research Fellowship, 2001
- California Pre-Doctoral Summer Research Internship Grant, 2000
- Humboldt State University Travel Grant, 2000
- The Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Program Scholar, 1999
- The Rotary Club of Eureka Student Fellowship, 1998
Academic Service
- Graduate Program Committee 2000-present
- GSSA Chair 2000-2001
Professional Associations
- American Sociological Association
- Pacific Sociological Association
- Religious Research Association