Alton M. Okinaka

Alton M. Okinaka serves as an Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, operating under the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) within the Social Sciences Division. His active faculty status is confirmed by current contact details, office location in University Classroom Building room 345, and ongoing course instruction.

His research spans mathematical sociology, social psychology, sociology of education, and race and ethnic relations, demonstrating a methodological blend of quantitative analysis and theoretical frameworks to examine identity formation, educational systems, and structural inequalities in diverse societies. Teaching responsibilities include core sociology courses such as Socialization and Identity, Sociological Theory, Practicum, and Internship, emphasizing both foundational knowledge and applied learning.

No scientific awards or honors are documented in the directory. The available information lacks details regarding educational background, graduate student mentorship, external research funding, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams, indicating these aspects are either unreported in this source or outside the scope of the institutional directory.