As social scientists, we have a social responsibility. We are not only interested in how society works and why society changes. We are also concerned with the influence of changes on human behaviour and society and how our knowledge can contribute to our common well-being.
Societal recognition
A number of ESSB sociologists and public administrators occupy an important position in society. Below is a selection of the social nominations of ESSB members.
Prof. dr. Martijn van der SteenMember of the Health and Society Council
Prof. dr. Menno FengerChairman of Knowledge Platform Work & Income
Prof. dr. Sandra van ThielChairman Scientific Advisory Board Police
Prof. dr. Ferry de KosterMember of the Research Council Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV)
Prof. dr. Renske KeizerAppointed to the Science Committee of The Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (NIDI-KNAW)
Prof. dr. Eveline CroneChairman of the Scientific Advisory Board (WAR) of the MIND Us Foundation
Dr. Yara ToendersSecretary of the Scientific Advisory Board (WAR) of the MIND Us Foundation
