Elizabeth Dingler

Elizabeth Dingler serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Sociology at Fort Hays State University, bringing expertise in gender studies and labor sociology developed through advanced academic training and practical research.

Education

• Master of Science in Sociology, Wichita State University (graduated top of class); thesis: Analysis of the U.S. gender pay gap using SPSS statistical software
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minor in Sociology

Research Focus

Her scholarly work critically examines systemic gender disparities across multiple domains. Primary interests include gender inequality in labor markets, evidenced by her thesis on wage gaps, and gender-based violence interventions, demonstrated through development of assessment tools for battering intervention programs in Wichita, KS. Additional contributions explore self-service mechanisms in labor processes, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with sociological and psychological frameworks.

Teaching & Professional Development

Elizabeth has instructed Introduction to Sociology courses at Butler Community College and served as a graduate teaching assistant at Wichita State University. She holds formal certifications in Quality Matters Rubric Training and Peer Review Training, underscoring commitment to pedagogical excellence. No records indicate graduate student advising or research grant management.

Professional Context

• Current affiliation: Department of Sociology, Fort Hays State University
• Prior research collaboration: Wichita State University (labor process studies)
• No laboratory or research team affiliations documented