Emily Estrada

Emily Estrada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the State University of New York at Oswego, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She also holds the CLASE Dean Fellow position. Her research focuses on cultural discourses and institutions shaping racialized boundaries, particularly regarding Latino/a/x immigrants and the corrections industry. She earned a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University (2016), alongside a M.A. and B.A. from Texas Tech University (2007 and 2005).

Education:

• Ph.D., Sociology, North Carolina State University, 2016
• M.A., Sociology, Texas Tech University, 2007
• B.A., Sociology, Texas Tech University, 2005

Research Interests: Dr. Estrada examines how societal structures and narratives perpetuate or challenge racial and ethnic boundaries. Her work critiques privatized immigration detention systems and explores corporate involvement in corrections industries. She employs qualitative methods to analyze media, policy, and institutional practices.

Teaching: She teaches courses including Introductory Sociology, Contemporary Latino/a/x History, U.S. Immigration Policy, and Qualitative Research Methods.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. No advising records or lab affiliations were noted.