Simply put, social science is the field of study concerned with society; here we use scientific methods to study human behavior and social patterns. Areas of study include anthropology, economics, political science, history and psychology, among others. Many Mighty Banyans study the social sciences because they want to help improve our societies – and they do.
The faculty’s longstanding relationship with Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota is of great benefit to New College students, who are frequently able to study at this world-class marine life facility in conjunction with classes, tutorials, or their professors’ funded research. Some students have also done internships. These provide unique, hands-on opportunities to conduct ocean science research, education, or support services under the mentorship of Mote scientists, educators, animal care specialists and other professionals.
Social Sciences Division AOCs
Social Sciences Faculty & Staff
Dr. Frank Alcock
Professor of Political Science & Environmental Studies
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Anthony Andrews
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
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Uzi Baram
Emeritus Professor
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Mary-Ellen Barnick
Office Assistant
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Dr. Michelle Barton
Associate Professor of Psychology
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Elizabeth Bates
Psychology Technician
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Dr. Gordon Bauer
Visiting Professor of Psychology
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Natalia Isabel Benavides
Student Assistant
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Dr. Carrie Beneš
Professor of History
Chart Your Course Director
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Charlene Callahan
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Provost Emerita
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Richard Coe
Professor Emeritus
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Nat J Colletta
Adjunct Faculty
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Tracy Collins
Associate Professor of Economics
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Dr. Peter Cook
Associate Professor, Marine Mammal Science
Dr. Duff Cooper
Director of Social Sciences Research Lab
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods
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Dr. Justus Doenecke
Emeritus Professor of History
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David Ellis
Visiting Associate Professor
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Kristi Fecteau
Office Manager
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Dr. Barbara Feldman
Professor of Sociology
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Amanda Fidalgo
Assistant Professor of Political Science
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Dr. Yidong Gong
Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Co-Director of Health, Cultures, and Societies
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Dr. Michael Gorup
Assistant Professor of Political Science
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Dr. Steven Graham
Associate Professor of Psychology
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Dr. Heidi Harley
Founder & Chief Research Officer, Marine Mammal Science / Peg Scripps Buzzelli Endowed Chair
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David Harvey
Dean, Center for the Study of Western Civilization
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Dr. Sarah Hernandez
Associate Professor of Sociology & Caribbean and Latin American Studies
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Barbara Hicks
Social Science Division Chair
Professor of Political Science
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Andrew G Humphries
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
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William Hustwit
Associate Professor of History
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Dr. Tarron Khemraj
Professor of Economics and International Studies
William and Marie Selby Chair
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Dr. Eugene Lewis
Emeritus Professor of Political Science
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Thomas J.H. McCarthy
Professor of History
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Eric Nemarich
Visiting Assistant Professor
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Seni Ok
Coordinator, Physical Plant
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Frederick Pirone
Assistant Professor
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Xia Shi
Associate Professor of History
Marian Hoppin Chair of Asian Studies
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Dr. Sherry Yu
Associate Professor of Economics and Finance
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Dr. Queen Zabriskie
Associate Professor of Sociology / MacArthur Chair
MacArthur Professorship 2019-2022
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Dr. Jienian Zhang
Assistant Professor
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