Michael Rosenfeld

Michael Rosenfeld is a Professor of Sociology at Stanford University. He received his B.A. in Mathematics from Brown University (1989), M.A. in Latin American Studies from University of Chicago (1991), and Ph.D. in Sociology from University of Chicago (2000). His research focuses on social demography, examining how race, ethnicity, and family structure influence relationship formation and stability.

Research Interests:
Rosenfeld studies mating and dating patterns, the Internet's societal impact, family history/law, and same-sex couples. His current NSF-funded project 'How Couples Meet and Stay Together' revolutionizes understanding of relationship formation. Key research areas include:

• Demographic analysis of interracial/same-sex unions
• Technological impacts on dating practices
• Historical changes in family structures
• Quantitative analysis of social trends

Recent publications focus on pandemic impacts on relationships, marital stability patterns, and technological mediation of social connections. His work demonstrates methodological rigor in longitudinal analysis and large-scale survey research.

Teaching:
Rosenfeld teaches courses including:

• Soc 9N: US Elections
• Soc 155: Changing American Family
• Soc 323: Sociology of the Family
• Soc 381/382: Data Analysis & Regression
• Soc 180B: Introduction to Social Research

He maintains extensive public datasets and teaching materials supporting sociological research and education.