Aaron Foote

Dr. Aaron Foote is an Assistant Professor in the School of Politics, Society, Justice & Public Service, where he teaches courses in Political Science and Sociology. He joined the faculty in fall 2023 and is actively engaged in research on urban inequality, environmental justice, and racial capitalism.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2021)
• M.A. in Sociology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2016)
• B.A. in Social Relations and Policy, Michigan State University, East Lansing (2012)

Dr. Foote's research focuses on critical urban studies, particularly the intersections of race, class, and environmental policy. His work draws from social theory, intersectionality, and settler colonialism to analyze systemic inequities in urban governance and development. Key areas include environmental sociology, urban political ecology, and the ideological hegemony of the American Dream.

His recent publication in City and Community (2023) examines the structural origins of the Flint water crisis, emphasizing racial capitalism and uneven development. Two additional manuscripts in development explore regionalization as neocolonialism and the stagnation of working-class radicalism amid housing foreclosures.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed in the provided text.

Dr. Foote advises students in sociology and political science, though no current or former advisees are listed. He has not received mention of external grants or funding in the available information. His teaching includes SOC 100, PSC 125, and PSC 261WI, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to justice and public service.

He is affiliated with research initiatives related to urban justice and environmental equity, though no formal lab or research team is specified in the current profile.