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Sociologist Who Studies Impacts of Incarceration Awarded

Mass incarceration is the subject of research for a recently named genius.

Aired 10/18/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Sociologist Who Studies Impacts of Incarceration Awarded

Clip: 10/18/2022 | 8m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

Mass incarceration is the subject of research for a recently named genius.

Genius is the nickname given to the MacArthur Foundation’s annual fellowship awardees, which recognizes extraordinary dedication and originality in creative individuals, in disciplines ranging from art and architecture to chemistry and physics — and everything in between. One such fellow named just last week is Reuben Jonathan Miller.

Aired 10/18/2022 | Rating NR

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