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Maria Paino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice at Oakland University. Her research focuses on organizations, education policy, quantitative methods, and substance abuse treatment. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Sociology and Social Statistics with Computer Applications.
Her work explores topics like the impact of policies on school governance, racial disparities in charter school closures, and the role of technology in educational equity. She has published extensively in journals like Social Forces and Sociological Perspectives.
Paino’s recent research includes studies on online health information credibility, wage gap simulations through board games, and the use of evidence-based practices in substance abuse treatment. Her articles frequently bridge empirical analysis with practical classroom tools, such as the Intersectionopoly game to teach intersectional wage inequality.
She advises students in sociology and social work programs, and her teaching emphasizes linking sociological theories to real-world applications. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided texts.
