معرفی
Derick da Silva Baum is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Sociology at Brown University. His research focuses on social networks, inequality, and methodological innovations in quantitative sociology. He holds a B.A. in Sociology and Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an A.M. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University. His work bridges methodological development (e.g., statistical models for network data, causal inference) and substantive topics like social capital disparities and data quality strategies.
- Education: Harvard University (Ph.D. 2024), UC Santa Barbara (B.A. 2017)
- Research Interests: Network analysis, Bayesian inference, survey methods
- Future Position: Assistant Professor at University of Georgia (2026)
His research examines how structural inequalities manifest in social networks, such as occupational barriers and disparities in social interaction patterns. Methodologically, he develops tools to improve causal inference and data collection practices. Recent articles explore topics like eviction's political consequences and legal discretion in criminal courts.
