BGSU research takes aim at social tool for fighting COVID-19

Sociologists gain NSF COVID-19 grant to study impact of social distancing

The social distancing of COVID-19 might have its own long-term effects; a Bowling Green State University team of sociologists — Drs. Peggy Giordano, Monica Longmore and Wendy Manning — received a National Science Foundation grant to conduct research on social distancing and what factors might influence individuals’ levels of compliance.

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Dr. Neil A. Englehart, chair and professor in the Department of Political Science, passed away May 2. He was internationally known as an expert on comparative politics, international relations and Southeast Asia. He was a frequent presenter and author on articles about human rights, state formation and state capacity, most often sharing his scholarly research from Burma/Myanmar, Thailand and Afghanistan. He also was well-known for his knowledge about North Korea. He joined the BGSU faculty in 2005 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2007 and full professor in 2018. He served in many leadership positions at the University including chair of the department since 2011, and as a member and leader on numerous committees at the University and college level. He was a teacher known for his interrogative teaching style that encouraged his students to think critically. BGSU mourns his loss and shares in his family and friends’ sorrow. Condolences to his wife, Dr. Melissa Miller, also a professor in political science, and their sons can be sent to sympathy@bgsu.edu and the University will deliver them. Although the University continues its online learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, counselors are available to help the campus community cope with this loss. Students may contact the BGSU Counseling Center at 419-372-2081 to be connected directly with a counselor. Faculty and staff may receive support through the University’s Employee Assistance Program. A public memorial service will be held once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

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