The School of Social Sciences

Kate Pechenkina

Kate Pechenkina, Ph. D.

Dean of Faculty

Office Information:

718-997-5210
Powdermaker Hall 335
65-30 Kissena Blvd
Queens, NY 11367-1597

News and Updates

The School of Social Sciences welcomes many new faculty members this fall.

Fall 2022 Events

Faculty events:

  • New Faculty Orientation: Tue, August 23, 2022, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Music Building Atrium

  • New Faculty Social Sciences reception: Th, September 8, 2022, 3:00 –  5:00 PM, Q-side Lounge (faculty only).

Departments

Accounting

Economics

Political Science

Anthropology

GSLIS

Sociology

History

Philosophy

Urban Studies

Programs and Centers

Africana Studies Program
Pre-Law Advising
Risk Management
Honors in Social Sciences (HSS)
Latin America and Latino studies (LALS)
Queens Podcast Lab
Hellenic American Project (HAP)
Data Analytics

News and Events

Dan David Prize

In late January, Professor Kristina L. Richardson (GC/Queens, History, Middle Eastern Studies) received surprising news: She had won the Dan David Prize for the revelations in her new book, Roma in the Medieval Islamic World. The prize, a MacArthur-style “genius grant” for early and midcareer historians, comes with $300,000 and few strings.

Digital Laboratory

Professor Megan Victor and QC Anthro students have created an education-driven digital laboratory displaying 3-D images of archaeological artifacts from the field. Check out this lab here at https://sketchfab.com/digitalarch and keeping checking in for updates!

Emergency Relief Fund

Professors Nuria Rodriguez-Planas and Rafael de Balanzo Joue receive grant to study Emergency Relief Fund for Undocumented and Low-Income Students.