Dr. Susan Rivera 🇵🇷
@srivera_tw
Dean of @bsosumd at @UofMaryland | Mom, Latina, Neuroscientist and Developmental Psychologist | She/Her/Hers | Views are my own
Fascinating, AI-driven research from our Department of Geographical Sciences that sheds light on wildlife trafficking @umdgeography:
On this #WorldEnvironmentDay, we're encouraged by innovative research: AI is helping @umdgeography researcher Meredith Gore and @USCViterbi collaborators uncover airport wildlife trafficking 'hotspots": go.umd.edu/wildlifetraffi…
Please join me in congratulating HESP's Nan Bernstein Ratner on being named a Distinguished University Professor! Nan has made a tremendous impact on students, her department, and her field, so this recognition is very well-deserved. Congrats, Nan! go.umd.edu/ratnerDUP
Every day, I am impressed with what BSOS alumni are doing in their careers and their lives. Thank you, Jaqueline, for sharing your story with us!
Our alumni are doing amazing, interesting things all over the world. Jacqueline Studley, CCJS/Women's Studies '14, is prosecuting antiquities trafficking in NYC: go.umd.edu/studley
Jessica Magidson's thoughts on community response and peer support helps us make sense of the recent overdose tragedy in Baltimore. Her insights offer hope for ways forward: x.com/bsosumd/status…
Director @jfmagidson of @cesarresearch shares expertise and thoughts on Baltimore's recent overdose tragedy with @WYPR881FM: wypr.org/wypr-news/2025…
International exploration, scholarship and community-building have never been more important. I am so proud of all the BSOS students and UMD students who were named as Gilman Scholars. We are excited for you; go Terps!
Congratulations to all BSOS and #UMD students who are among the latest cohort of Gilman scholarship recipients! go.umd.edu/bsosgilman
I am continually amazed by the breadth of topics covered by faculty in our college; congratulations, Katherine, on your fascinating new book!
A new book coauthored by @UMDGVPT Professor Katherine Gallagher Cunningham explores how governments work with non-governmental organizations—including rebel groups and armed actors—when there is a common cause, namely the impacts of climate change. go.umd.edu/cunninghambook…
Congratulations, Rod and Jean! Your leadership is invaluable to our community, and beyond.
Congrats to Dr. Rod Brunson & Dr. Jean McGloin on being elected 2027 President & Vice President of @ASCRM41! Their leadership will advance equity, mentorship, & impactful research in criminology. go.umd.edu/206v
Congratulations, Christina, on your new book, which expands our understanding of the immigrant experience, and the impact of everyday activism! @umdanth
A groundbreaking new book by Christina Getrich of @umdanth sheds light on #DACA recipients’ “everyday activism,” and other important work in #immigrant communities: go.umd.edu/EverydayActivi…
I'm impressed by and encouraged by the example of our dedicated, talented alumni every day. Congratulations, Leila!
Congrats to alumna Leila Dawson, named as a prestigious Knight-Hennessy scholar! go.umd.edu/bsosleiladawson
This ECON working paper about the impacts of divorce is thought-provoking and timely:
A working paper from ECON Assistant Professor Nolan Pope and coauthors offers unique insights into the long-term impacts of divorce: go.umd.edu/divorceresearch
It's so fun and interesting to learn about what BSOS faculty do with their free time! Our community never ceases to surprise me: go.umd.edu/bsosfacultyfun
It has been a wonderful week of commencement ceremonies for BSOS and for UMD. I am extraordinarily proud of each of our graduates, and am grateful that so many of our alumni stay connected with me and with their alma mater. Congratulations, BSOS Terps!
What an honor it is to watch all of our BSOS students graduate, and what an honor it was to hear from our fabulous Ceremony 2 Student Speaker, Anna-Kaye McDonald! We are inspired to move Fearlessly Forward by your words, Anna!
Today I’m so proud to celebrate commencement with all of our BSOS Terps, including BSOS Ceremony 1 Student Speaker Ana Sofia Paz!
It's an honor to recognize our talented and dedicated community members with the BSOS Spring Faculty and Staff Awards: go.umd.edu/bsosawards25
Congrats to BSOS students Laura Benvenisti, Xiang Luo, Sophia Moore, and Anna Tovchigrechko, who were recognized with Excellence in Research Awards at the Undergraduate Research Day hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research! go.umd.edu/ugresearchday25
Cheers to Philip Cohen @familyunequal for his pioneering work on @socarxiv, an innovative platform that accelerates research and collaboration!
Congratulations @familyunequal and @UMDLibraries for work on @socarxiv, recognized with the 2025 Infrastructure Prize for Sociology by @kohli_sociology: bsos.umd.edu/featured-conte…
Congratulations to my esteemed BSOS colleague, John Haltiwanger. Being recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is a tremendous and well-deserved honor!
In recognition of his decades of transformative scholarship, John C. Haltiwanger of ECON was named as a new member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most historic and prestigious honorary societies. go.umd.edu/haltiwanger25
There is sure to be a robust discussion on the current U.S. Trade landscape by ECON experts tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the McKeldin Special events room. Our college continues to explore timely topics in open forums, and I hope you can attend!
What an amazing #MarylandDay! We couldn't stop smiling, even though there was a little rain. So excited to be a part of this community!
