Stephen Ellingson earned a doctorate and master's degree in sociology from the
His research interests are the sociology of religion, sociology of culture, and social movements and collective behavior. His current research, funded by the Louisville Institute, examines the relationships among religious and non-religious environmental organizations.
Julio Videras has a Ph.D. in economics from the
Videras has also published in Ecological Economics, Contributions to Economic Analysis & Policy, the Review of Social Economy, the Journal of Socio-Economics, and Contemporary Economic Policy.
In November 2006 he and his students collaborated with Zogby International on the Climate Change and Environment Issues Youth Poll, that found American high-school students do not understand climate change issues well.
Two Hamilton College faculty members were approved for tenure by the College's Board of Trustees during the March meeting. The Board granted tenure to Stephen Ellingson, sociology, and Julio Videras, economics. The granting of tenure is based on recommendations of the vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, and the committee on appointments, with the president of the College presenting final recommendations to the board. Ellingson and Videras will receive the title of associate professor on July 1.
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