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Catherine Richards Solomon is a Professor of Sociology and Professor of Health, Medicine, & Society at Quinnipiac University, where she also serves as Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Concentration Director, and Director of Gerontology. She is Co-Director of the Global, Public, and Community Health Concentration in the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine and a founding member of the Age-Friendly University steering committee.
Education:
- BA in Sociology (with Honors) and English, University of Oregon
- MS in Human Development and Family Studies, Oregon State University
- MA in Sociology, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University
- PhD in Sociology, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University
Dr. Solomon's research focuses on family sociology, aging, gender, work-life balance, and feminist leadership in academia. She is an expert in qualitative methods and has published extensively on stay-at-home fathers, masculinity, and work-family policies. Her book The Lives of Stay-at-Home Fathers: Masculinity, Carework and Fatherhood in the United States is a key contribution to the field. Her scholarship bridges sociological theory with practical applications in health and community settings.
Although specific publications are not listed in the provided text, her body of work demonstrates a consistent engagement with themes of care, gender roles, and institutional norms, particularly in academic and family contexts.
Scientific Awards:
- No specific awards listed in the provided text.
Dr. Solomon is deeply committed to mentoring students and fostering their intellectual and professional development. She has supervised student collaborations, including on her book about stay-at-home dads. She has led significant academic programs such as the Aging Studies program and is instrumental in shaping the Global, Public, and Community Health Concentration. She has not received external grant mentions in the text but plays a central role in institutional initiatives and curriculum development.
She is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and holds office in CAAS 1 316. Her work is supported through university appointments and leadership roles, with ongoing contributions to interdisciplinary health and social science education.
