Professor Feinberg has made numerous and significant contributions in the quantitative analysis of social issues in general and computer simulations in particular. While he has written on a wide variety of topics that range from infant mortality to the youth protests of the 60s, he is best known for his contributions in computer modeling and simulation of panics, mob, and crowd behavior. Professor Feinberg also has a lengthy record of professional service as an officer or chair in many regional and national sociological organizations. The most recent was his service as Chair of Sociology and Computers section of the American Sociological Association during 1998-1999. Outstanding Contributions to Instruction Contributions to Instruction Award is for the development of a computing application or applications that provide innovative developments that enhance instruction in undergraduate sociology.
Students fill out the questionnaire contained in the manual.
This data is then used in the homework and lab exercises. As students work through the assignments they apply sociological concepts and theories to understanding their own attitudes and beliefs. Members of the awards committee have had some of Dr. Hill's students in their classes and it is clear that this approach to teaching Introduction to Sociology results in enthusiasm for computer training and greater understanding of the sociological imagination. The Award for a Graduate Student Program, or application of existing program, is for an application which addresses a unique problem in sociological analysis, or a paper which provides exceptional analysis of a specific issue related to computing technology and society.