David C Schalliol

David C Schalliol is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at St. Olaf College, with specialized roles as Director of Africa and the African Diaspora and Race Matters Learning Community. He combines sociological research with documentary photography to examine community dynamics, social structures, and spatial relationships.

• PhD and MA from The University of Chicago
• Bachelor's degree from Kenyon College

His research focuses span multiple domains:

• Urban Sociology: Analyzing housing transformation, industrial legacies, and placemaking practices
• Visual Sociology: Using photography to document architectural isolation and urban change
• Environmental Systems: Exploring Mississippi Watershed connections and urban water relationships

Key projects include:

• Isolated Building Studies (Tokyo-based UTAKATADO, 2020)
• The City Creative with Michael Carriere (University of Chicago Press, 2021)
• Mississippi Watershed Photography Fellowship (Exhibit Columbus, 2020-21)

His work has received support from:

• Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
• European Union funding
• National Public Housing Museum commission

Scientific and artistic recognitions include:

• International Digital Emmy for Non-Fiction (2018)
• Exhibition in Chicago Architecture Biennial
• Featured in MAS Context publications

Recent publications analyze:

• Urban agricultural history in Milwaukee (2024)
• Post-industrial community transformations (2023)
• Coastal urban development conflicts (2021)