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David Karen serves as Interim Provost and Professor of Sociology at Bryn Mawr College, with primary affiliations in the Department of Sociology and the Center for Social Sciences Education, while also contributing to the Provost's Office administrative leadership.
His academic foundation includes advanced degrees from elite institutions:
- Ph.D., Harvard University
- M.A., Harvard University
- B.A., Queens College, City University of New York
Professor Karen's research traverses sociology of education, social inequality, social movements, sociology of sports, research methods, political sociology, and social stratification. His recent scholarly output includes co-authoring The Sport and Society Reader (forthcoming from Routledge) with Professor Bob Washington, demonstrating applied focus on sports sociology.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
He instructs core sociology courses including sociology of sport (co-taught with Bob Washington), sociology of education, social inequality, social movements, and research methods/statistical analysis, alongside the intensive writing junior seminar. The text provides no details regarding graduate student advising or externally funded research grants.
Professor Karen maintains ties to the Center for Social Sciences Education and collaborates with Professor Bob Washington on sports sociology research. His community engagement extends to four terms (1999-2015) on the Upper Merion School Board, reflecting applied commitment to educational systems beyond campus.
