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Amy Foerster is a Professor and Department Co-Chairperson in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, New York City. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership, with a focus on urban sociology, immigration, race and ethnicity, and popular culture.
Education:
- PhD, Cornell University
- MA, Cornell University
- BS, University of California, Riverside
Her research explores the intersections of migration, urban life, and social justice, with a comparative focus on the United States and Europe. She investigates how marginalized communities, particularly immigrants, assert their rights to the city amid increasing surveillance, criminalization, and housing insecurity. Her work critically engages with themes of sanctuary cities, mutual aid, pandemic politics, and transnational solidarity movements.
The recent articles demonstrate a strong trend in urban social justice, particularly centered on housing rights, migrant mobilizations, and the impact of crises on civic inclusion. Her scholarship bridges sociology, urban studies, and human rights, often employing comparative and transnational frameworks.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Belgium (2021)
- Visiting Research Fellow, Brussels Centre for Urban Studies (2019)
- Population Studies Center workshop participation, Michigan Institute for Social Research (2015)
- Fulbright German Studies Seminar, German Fulbright Commission (2011)
- Innovation in Teaching Award, Pforzheimer Center for Faculty Development (2008)
Amy Foerster has been recognized for both her scholarly contributions and teaching excellence. She has received competitive research fellowships and grants that support international collaboration and fieldwork. While no formal advising list is provided, her leadership as Department Co-Chair and extensive course offerings suggest active mentorship of students. She has taught foundational and advanced courses in sociology, including Urban Sociology, Race and Ethnicity, Social Research Methods, and topics on popular culture and social change.
Her research is closely tied to urban activism and civil society engagement, particularly in New York City and Brussels. She collaborates with urban studies centers and participates in international research networks such as IMISCOE and the Urban Affairs Association, reflecting a strong commitment to public sociology and community-based scholarship.
