Margarita Rayzberg

Margarita Rayzberg is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Valparaiso University. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Science and Technology Studies at Cornell University. Her research focuses on politics, knowledge production, and expertise in public health and global development. At Valpo, she teaches courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Inequality in America, and electives like Global Inequality and Development. She actively engages in collaborative research with students and colleagues.

• Education: PhD in Sociology, Northwestern University
• Postdoctoral Training: Science and Technology Studies, Cornell University

Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology and global development studies, emphasizing how expertise and political dynamics shape public health and development policies. She prioritizes undergraduate research mentorship and core curriculum engagement.