Eric Grodsky

Eric Grodsky is a Professor of Sociology and Department Chair at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education. He also serves as Co-Director of the Madison Education Partnership and co-director of EdSHARe. His research focuses on how education and social origins influence inequities across the life course, from early childhood to healthy aging. Grodsky specializes in quantitative methods for observational data, with applications to education policy and social stratification.

He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin (2002). His work examines family and school contributions to human capital development, emphasizing the interplay of cognitive, socioemotional, and behavioral skills. Grodsky leads methodological training in programs like the Interdisciplinary Training Program in Education Sciences and the Center for Demography and Ecology.

Recent articles highlight long-term educational impacts on midlife health, cognitive functioning, and intergenerational mobility. His research underscores how early educational experiences shape adult outcomes in health, economics, and social stratification. Grodsky collaborates extensively with institutions like the Institute for Research on Poverty and the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research to advance evidence-based policies.

His training programs equip doctoral students with advanced quantitative skills, while applied projects like the Madison Education Partnership bridge academic research with K-12 practice. Grodsky’s work bridges sociology, demography, and education policy to address systemic inequities in human development.