Daphne E. Pedersen

Daphne E. Pedersen is a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at the College of Arts & Sciences, University of North Dakota (UND). Her research focuses on gender, the sociology of health, and how work and stress processes impact well-being among university students and faculty.

• Education
  • B.S., Sociology - University of Utah
  • M.A., Sociology - Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Ph.D., Sociology - Utah State University
  • M.P.H., Health Management and Policy - University of North Dakota

Dr. Pedersen's work examines intersections between workplace dynamics, health outcomes, and academic populations. She currently serves as Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences, focusing on faculty affairs.

• Honors
  • Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor

Contact information: Office in Gillette Hall Room 213, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7136; Office phone 701.777.4247; Department phone 701.777.2187.