Manacy Pai
Sociology and Criminology
Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator
Biography
Teaching and Research Interests:
- Aging & Health
Stories Connecting Generations (SCG) -- An Intergenerational Teaching Project:
https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/recycling-in-cleveland-restarts-with-new-opt-in-program (WKSU covered SCG Project on Sound of Ideas; SCG segment starts exactly at minute 16:00)
Generations Connect (GC) -- Connecting KSU Students and Older Adults in the Local Community
Education
Ph.D. in Sociology, Florida State University, 2008
Certificate in Aging Studies, Florida State University, 2008
M.A. in Sociology, Florida State University, 2005
B.S. in Anthropology & Sociology, Knox College, 2002
Certificate in Aging Studies, Florida State University, 2008
M.A. in Sociology, Florida State University, 2005
B.S. in Anthropology & Sociology, Knox College, 2002
Awards/Achievements
- 2025-2026 Paula C. Konz Distinguished Advisor Award, College of Arts & Sciences, Kent State University
- 2024-2025 Outstanding Mentorship to Graduate Students Award, Department of Sociology & Criminology, Kent State University
- 2021-2022 Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Arts & Sciences, Kent State University
- 2014-2015 Alpha Kappa Delta Faculty Service Award, Department of Sociology, Kent State University
