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Dr. Abigail Coplin is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Science, Technology, and Society at Vassar College. Her research focuses on the intersections of science, politics, and nationalism in contemporary China, examining how non-democratic states like the Chinese Communist Party-state incorporate expertise into governance. She is co-appointed in Vassar’s Sociology Department and the Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Program.
Education:
- B.S. in Chemistry and East Asian Studies, Yale University
- M.A. in Regional Studies of East Asia, Harvard University
- M.A., MPhil, and Ph.D. in Sociology, Columbia University
Research Interests:
- Science-policy dynamics in authoritarian regimes
- Roles of expertise in governance and legitimacy claims
- Biotechnology and national security in Sino-US competition
Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed; active in teaching and interdisciplinary collaborations. No grants explicitly mentioned.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Vassar’s STS Program, celebrating its 50th anniversary in a 2023 event. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for the Study of Contemporary China and the Yale Council on East Asian Studies.
