Ryan L. Button
M.A., Sociology, Kansas State University, December 2007
Thesis: "Factors Affecting the Concentration of Financial Services in
the Nonmetropolitan United States 2000-2003"
B.A., Sociology, Stephen F. Austin State University, May 2004
Thesis: "Factors Affecting the Concentration of Financial Services in
the Nonmetropolitan United States 2000-2003"
B.A., Sociology, Stephen F. Austin State University, May 2004
Subfields:
Methods of Social Analysis
Work and Organizations
Research Interests and Current Research:
Factors Affecting the Concentration of Financial Services
The Patriot Guard’s use of Online Structure to Promote Active World Engagement
Use of Visual Media as a Medium in the Classroom Experience
Invited Lectures:
“Using Video as an Interactive Tool in the Classroom” Stephen F. Austin State University (Honorarium)
“From Poker Chips to Stratification” Dr. Diane Dentice, Stephen F. Austin State University; Andrea Button, Andrea Boyles, Dr. Alisa Garni, Dr. Chardie Baird, Kansas State University
Grants and Awards:
Sociology Graduate Student Award: Outstanding Achievement in Teaching 2008-2009
Kansas State University Athletic Department Excellence in Teaching, December 15th 2008
Nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, 2007-2008
Conference Presentations:
“Urban Sprawl in Texas: Scope, Consequences, and Capital”. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Sociological Society, April 2003 in Kansas City, MO.
“Capitalism and Poverty in Deep East Texas”. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Sociological Society, April 2004 in Kansas City, MO.
“From Poker Chips to Stratification: Teaching Stratification in Sociology” Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Sociological Society, April 2008 in St. Louis, MO.
“Standing the Line: The Social Construction of a Social Movement Organization”. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Sociological Society, April 2008 in St. Louis, MO.
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Social Organization
Methods of Social Research
Data Analysis
Methods of Social Analysis
Work and Organizations
Research Interests and Current Research:
Factors Affecting the Concentration of Financial Services
The Patriot Guard’s use of Online Structure to Promote Active World Engagement
Use of Visual Media as a Medium in the Classroom Experience
Invited Lectures:
“Using Video as an Interactive Tool in the Classroom” Stephen F. Austin State University (Honorarium)
“From Poker Chips to Stratification” Dr. Diane Dentice, Stephen F. Austin State University; Andrea Button, Andrea Boyles, Dr. Alisa Garni, Dr. Chardie Baird, Kansas State University
Grants and Awards:
Sociology Graduate Student Award: Outstanding Achievement in Teaching 2008-2009
Kansas State University Athletic Department Excellence in Teaching, December 15th 2008
Nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, 2007-2008
Conference Presentations:
“Urban Sprawl in Texas: Scope, Consequences, and Capital”. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Sociological Society, April 2003 in Kansas City, MO.
“Capitalism and Poverty in Deep East Texas”. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Sociological Society, April 2004 in Kansas City, MO.
“From Poker Chips to Stratification: Teaching Stratification in Sociology” Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Sociological Society, April 2008 in St. Louis, MO.
“Standing the Line: The Social Construction of a Social Movement Organization”. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Sociological Society, April 2008 in St. Louis, MO.
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Social Organization
Methods of Social Research
Data Analysis
