Laura Bunyan

Laura Bunyan is an Associate Professor in Residence of Sociology at the University of Connecticut. She holds a PhD in Sociology and an MA in Women’s Studies from SUNY Albany, along with a BA from St. Lawrence University.

Research Focus: Dr. Bunyan specializes in qualitative analysis of labor relations, particularly in domestic work and care economies. Her notable work examines socio-demographic intersections between employers and employees in nanny work, and historical analyses of welfare policy under capitalist frameworks.

• 2020 book: "Modern Day Mary Poppins" explores nanny work dynamics
• 2008 research on capitalism's impact on welfare reform

Awards & Grants:

• Faculty Mentorship Excellence Award (2020)
• Stamford Campus Faculty Recognition Award (2019)
• Research Excellence Program grant ($49,500, 2019-2020)
• Stamford Campus Professor of the Year (2011)

Contact: laura.bunyan@uconn.edu | Phone: 860 251-9536