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Food Systems
Faculty, students, and staff in the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Community and Environmental Sociology are concerned with a wide array of issues from environmental degradation and globalization to sustainability and local food systems. The faculty is made up of an interdisciplinary group trained in fields ranging from sociology to science and technology studies and environmental studies. We are an engaged group whose work, while theoretically informed, is often directed at intervening in and affecting real-life situations. Our graduate program is equally dynamic and is offered jointly with the UW’s Department of Sociology.
The issues discussed in Community and Environmental Sociology classes can also be applied outside of the classroom. In the video below, alumni, students, and faculty from the department discuss their passions and how the major has helped them make a difference.

Undergraduate
The Undergraduate Program connects students with globally esteemed faculty, a wide range of intimate and interactive courses, and a tight-knit community of scholars passionate about understanding and developing solutions to our social and environmental problems. C&E Soc also offers a certificate in Food Systems open to any major.

Graduate
The Department of Sociology and the Department of Community & Environmental Sociology jointly conduct the graduate program.

Research
Research is an integral part of studying people and the environment and C&E Soc students are encouraged to pursue their research interests. Students may join the existing labs supported by the department or conduct independent research through the guidance of faculty.
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EVENTS
C&E Soc News & Events
- Dr. Valerie Stull – Krishna Ella Global Innovation Award 2025 Recipientoriginal article: https://global.cals.wisc.edu/2025/01/dr-valerie-stull-krishna-ella-global-innovation-award-2025-recipient/?utm_source=ecals_email_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ecals_email_newsletter Congratulations to Dr. Valerie Stull for being awarded the 2025 Krishna Ella Global Innovation Award! The Krishna Ella Global Innovation Award recognizes projects that exemplify a “5i” approach – being international, interdisciplinary,… Read more: Dr. Valerie Stull – Krishna Ella Global Innovation Award 2025 Recipient
- Rural Childcare Remains an Expensive Challengeoriginal article here: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/rural-child-care-remains-an-expensive-challenge/ “One of the expenses farm families often deal with is child care for very young farm children, if it is even available.” That’s what Larry Lee, a writer at Brownfield Agnews,… Read more: Rural Childcare Remains an Expensive Challenge
- Isabella Dickman, former alum, works on finding a cureoriginal article here: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2024/12/16/after-lifetime-battling-autoimmune-diseases-uw-graduate-now-dedicated-finding-cure/ “Diagnosed with two severe autoimmune diseases at the age of five, a recent graduate of UW-Madison has relentlessly pursued a cure since starting at the university.” This recent graduate is Isabella… Read more: Isabella Dickman, former alum, works on finding a cure
UW Events
Events
- 02/10/25 CALS Drop-in Resume Reviews
- 02/11/25 Building and Using Containers for Large-scale Computing Learn about building and using your software environment with containers!
- 02/11/25 CALS Drop-in Resume Reviews
- 02/11/25 Healthcare Without an MD Meet-Up