Ernest L CowlesErnest L. Cowles is professor emeritus of sociology at California State University, Sacramento. He served as the director of the Institute for Social Research for 8 years and continues as a senior research fellow. Before becoming director of te Institute for Social Research, he directed research centers at the University of Illinois for 10 years. Beyond his academic work, he has served as a public agency administrator and consultant both within the United States and internationally. In 2015, he was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award by the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University where he received his PhD in criminology. Read More Read Less