Amy Burdette

Amy Burdette is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Florida State University within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, where she investigates social determinants of health across the human lifespan with emphasis on vulnerable populations.

Her academic credentials include:

• Post-Doctoral Fellow, Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2007–2008)
• PhD in Sociology, University of Texas at Austin (2007)
• MA in Sociology, University of South Carolina (2001)
• BA in Sociology, Winthrop University (1999)

Dr. Burdette's research spans medical sociology and life course studies, examining health behaviors from birth through old age including low-birth weight, HPV vaccination, substance use, BMI trajectories, sexual activity patterns, breastfeeding practices, obesity dynamics, psychological distress, prescription drug misuse, cognitive functioning, and mobility limitations. Her work consistently centers on health disparities affecting disadvantaged groups, particularly low-income urban mothers, using social epidemiological frameworks to analyze structural inequities.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• College of Social Sciences and Public Policy Faculty Research & Creative Activity Award (2020)
• Three consecutive University Graduate Teaching Award nominations (2017–2019)
• Departmental J. Michael Armer Faculty Teaching Award (2017)

With over 80 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Burdette maintains active research in health sociology though specific student mentorship and grant details aren't documented in available materials. Her office resides in the Claude Pepper Center Building, Room 230, reflecting potential connections to aging and public policy research through this National Institute on Aging-designated center.