Mackenzie Brown
Year in ISM: Class of 2019-2020 ISM 1
Current Location: The University of Arkansas
Topic: Criminology
Currently Pursuing: No, Mackenzie doesn’t want to do it as a full-time job, not suitable if she wanted to have a family
Digital Portfolio: http://mackenziebrown1.wixsite.com/ism1
How has ISM benefitted Mackenzie Brown?
"I've learned how to network effectively and have built confidence in my presentation and business professional skills."
What was a challenge they faced and overcame?
"COVID-19 I think is the obvious answer. I had to change a few things about my original work, but I actually like it better now and I think it is more interesting."
Advice
"Pick a topic that you are passionate about as you will enjoy your experience better and will reap the benefits in university if you continue to pursue that path."
Dr. Jessica Craig
Occupation: Professor of Criminology
Name of Business: University of North Texas
Link to Business:
About Dr. Craig
"Jessica M. Craig, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of North Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2011. She received both her Masters of Science (2013) and Ph.D. (2015) in Criminology from the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Craig’s research interests include juvenile justice and life-course criminology. Her other research projects have centered on delinquency, testing criminological theories, and the use of advanced research methodologies. Some of her recent work has been published in the Journal of Criminal Justice, Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, Crime & Delinquency, and Deviant Behavior."
Mentorship Contribution
"I have been exposed to many topics in the Criminal Justice system that I otherwise wouldn't have paid attention to. I have learned so much from her over the past few months and I appreciate the empathy I've developed for those in our prison systems."
- Mackenzie Brown
REMINDER: Dr. Craig's information is listed on the website only for reference purposes. Students are expected to find their own mentors.