Accolades

Danielle Rudes, an Associate Professor in the Criminology, Law and Society Department at George Mason University, has received the 2022 Ken Peak Innovations in Teaching Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

David Weisburd, Distinguished Professor of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University, has received the 2022 Rothschild Prize from Yad Hanadiv. This award was established to support, encourage, and advance the Sciences and Humanities in Israel and recognizes Dr. Weisburd's outstanding social scientific achievements. 

Don't miss the CHSS Community and Catalysts event on Thursday, November 18 at 7 p.m. Distinguished alumni, faculty, staff, and students will be recognized for their leadership, research, service, and contributions.

Professor Allison Redlich of the Department of Criminology, Law and Society has been elected a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Shannon Magnuson, a doctoral student in Criminology, Law and Society, has received the 2021 Ben Steiner Excellence in Corrections Student Paper Award from the Division on Corrections and Sentencing of the American Society of Criminology. 

Professor Allison Redlich of the Department of Criminology, Law and Society has received the 2021 Mentor Award from the American Society of Criminology (ASC). She will be honored at the ASC Annual Meeting in Chicago this November.

Brandon Thompson, who graduated with a BS in Administration of Justice, has received the 2021 CHSS Distinguished Alumni Award. Heaven Miller, a sophomore majoring in criminology, law and society, has received the 2021 CHSS Alumni Chapter Student Award. Both will be honored at the CHSS Community & Catalysts online event in November.

Samantha Luna, a doctoral student in Criminology, Law and Society, has received a Law & Science Dissertation Grant from the National Science Foundation to support her dissertation research on coercion during plea negotiations.

Professor Cynthia Lum and Professor David Wilson have been named Fellows of the American Society of Criminology (ASC) in recognition of their scholarly contributions to criminology and distinction in the discipline.