DCII – Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences

Help us shine a virtual spotlight on the #2020DedmanCollegeGrads!🎓

All you have to do is post to your favorite social network (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), tag us @SMUDedman and add the hashtag #2020DedmanCollegeGrads. Be creative and share your favorite SMU memories, give shoutouts to your favorite Dedman College professors and let us know your future career plans. Need some examples? Check out the social wall here: smu.edu/DedmanVirtualYearbook Don't forget the #2020DedmanCollegeGrads and keep coming back to visit the smu.edu/DedmanVirtualYearbook so you can see what your friends are posting. We can't wait to hear from you!

By Katherine Nickles| 2020-05-06T08:54:53-07:00 May 1st, 2020|Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, DCII, Earth Sciences, Economics, English, History, Institute for the Study of Earth and Man, Jewish Studies Program, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistical Science, Tower Center, UHP, World Languages and Literatures|Comments Off

Scott-Hawkins Lecture Fund Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2020

DCII Originally Posted: April 15, 2020 The DCII welcomes proposals for support from the Scott-Hawkins lecture fund. The DCII is particularly interested in proposals for speakers that appeal to an interdisciplinary audience. Email dcinterdisciplinaryinstitute@smu.edu for info on applying. Link for more information: https://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Research/Institutes-and-Centers/DCII/Programs/ScottHawkins

By Katherine Nickles| 2020-04-15T08:08:39-07:00 April 15th, 2020|DCII, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman College Research, Faculty News|Comments Off

Hamilton Scholar Summer Proposals Now Open

Proposals for summer Hamilton Scholars are now open with a deadline of April 8. Please email dcinterdisciplinaryinstitute@smu.edu for more information on submitting a proposal.

By Katherine Nickles| 2020-03-23T14:36:10-07:00 March 16th, 2020|DCII|Comments Off

DCII Events Cancelled for Remainder of Spring Semester Due to COVID-19

To align with declarations from federal, state and Dallas County health authorities, DCII has cancelled campus and public programming for the remainder of the spring semester. We look forward to a time when we can return to life as usual on our campus. Link for more information: https://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Research/Institutes-and-Centers/DCII

By Katherine Nickles| 2020-03-23T14:35:08-07:00 March 16th, 2020|DCII, Events|Comments Off

Mayer Fellow Proposals Due April 1

The DCII is now soliciting proposals for 2020-21 undergraduate Mayer Fellows. Fellows will have access to $2000 to use for research travel or for other research related expenses. Email dcinterdisciplinaryinstitute@smu.edu for application information. Link for more information: https://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Research/Institutes-and-Centers/DCII/Scholarship/Mayer

By Katherine Nickles| 2020-03-05T11:36:23-08:00 March 5th, 2020|DCII, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman College Research, Faculty News, Undergraduate News|Comments Off

Cancelled. Research Cluster Event: Branding Management Using Sentiment Analysis

DCII Events Cancelled for Remainder of Spring Semester Due to COVID-19 Event Location: Heroy 153 Time:2 - 4 p.m. Date: April 24 Dr. Tim McDonough (Cox) will give an overview of how sentiment analysis has become integral to brand management. Alex Cerda (Marketing & Comm.) will provide examples of how sentiment analysis is used in the management of the SMU brand via social media. Link for more information: smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Programs/ResearchClusters

By Katherine Nickles| 2020-03-23T14:55:56-07:00 March 4th, 2020|DCII, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman College Research, Events, Faculty News|Comments Off

Cancelled. Research Cluster Event: Studying Corporate Trust Using Text Analytics and Sentiment Analysis

DCII Events Cancelled for Remainder of Spring Semester Due to COVID-19 Event Location: Hyer Hall 102 Time:2 - 4 p.m. Date: March 27 Join the Text Analytics and Sentiment Analysis Research Cluster for their March event with Dr. Tom Fomby (Economics). Dr. Fomby will discuss the use of text analytics and sentiment analysis to measure consumer trust following a negative corporate event. Link for more information: smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Programs/ResearchClusters

By Katherine Nickles| 2020-03-23T14:57:00-07:00 March 4th, 2020|DCII, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman College Research, Events|Comments Off

Women of Color and the Power of Narratives Event | A Tribute to Toni Morrison

Event Date: Feb. 26 Location: SMU Collins Executive Center, Crum Auditorium Time:5:30 PM Contact: Candice Bledsoe Please join the Telling Our Stories: Women of Color and the Power of Narratives Research Cluster for A Tribute to Toni Morrison. To learn more about this and other DCII clusters, visit smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Programs/ResearchClusters.

By Katherine Nickles| 2020-02-12T08:11:19-08:00 February 14th, 2020|DCII, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences|Comments Off

Event: April 4-5, Reproductive Justice: Perspective from Law, Religion, Business, and Culture

Event Date: 4/4/2019 - 4/5/2019 Location: Crum Auditorium, Collins Executive Education Center Time: 4/4 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM 4/5 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Our symposium looks beyond the entrenched pro-choice/pro-life binary to explore a larger range of issues affecting women of reproductive age--and their families--in the twenty-first century. It will bring together scholars, advocates, and practitioners for an interdisciplinary discussion of these important issues. For more information: https://www.smu.edu/Dedman/DCII/Programs/Advanced-Symposium

By Katherine Nickles| 2019-03-25T10:47:13-07:00 April 1st, 2019|DCII, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman College Research, English, Events|Comments Off

Today, March 5: SMU Giving Day

One day. For 24 hours on March 5, the entire SMU community will come together to give back and celebrate the causes we care about – supporting students, improving cities, educating teachers, fighting for justice, fueling champions – together, the possibilities are endless. Please consider supporting a Dedman College cause: Dedman College Scholars Dean’s Research Council SMU Human Rights SMU Fund for Dedman College Data Hackathon Challenges: Dean’s Research Council Match Gifts made to the Dedman College Dean’s Research Council will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. Thank you to generous donors, Dr. Anthony Aramoonie ‘94 and Nicole Aramoonie for making this possible! Dedman College Scholars Challenge Support scholarships and help us meet the challenge from longtime SMU supporters Carl Sewell ’66 and Peggy Higgins [...]

By Katherine Nickles| 2019-03-04T10:11:09-08:00 March 5th, 2019|Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, DCII, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman College Research, Earth Sciences, Economics, English, Events, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistical Science, World Languages and Literatures|Comments Off