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Gregory Snyder is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York. His work bridges urban sociology, criminology, and subcultural studies, focusing on graffiti, skateboarding, and the sociological implications of urban space. He has taught courses in Introductory Sociology, Urban Sociology, Sociological Theory, and Race and Ethnic Relations since 2007.
- Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology, M.A. in Liberal Studies from the New School for Social Research, and B.A. in History from the University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Snyder’s research explores how marginalized subcultures like graffiti and skateboarding challenge and reshape urban environments through illegal spatial practices. His scholarship critically examines theories of deviance, the commodification of resistance, and the intersection of art, crime, and public space. He has authored two influential books: Skateboarding LA (2017) and Graffitti Lives (2009), and contributed chapters to major handbooks in criminology and deviance studies.
His publications span empirical analyses of subculture careers, critiques of broken windows theory, and ethnographic reflections on studying criminalized art forms. Articles and book chapters frequently address skateboarding’s mainstreaming, graffiti’s role in urban branding, and the politics of subcultural spaces.
- Scientific Awards: Recipient of the prestigious Whiting Fellowship (2009-2010), providing course release and $15,000 for research.
Dr. Snyder has secured multiple PSC-CUNY grants for his research on professional skateboarding, including projects like The Grind: Professional Street Skateboarding in an Age of Spatial Constraint (2008-2016). He has presented at academic conferences globally, including Pushing Boarders (Sweden), the American Society of Criminology, and the Eastern Sociological Society. His work has been featured in guest lectures at institutions such as Princeton University and Willamette University.
