معرفی
Dr. Matthew H. McLeskey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at SUNY Oswego. His research focuses on intersections between medical institutions, environmental justice, and urban inequalities, particularly examining how lead poisoning from dilapidated housing exacerbates racial health disparities and contributes to systemic issues like the school-to-prison pipeline.
Education:
- Ph.D., Sociology (2022), SUNY Buffalo
- M.A., Sociology (2020), SUNY Buffalo
- M.A., English Literature (2011), James Madison University
- B.A., Honors Program (2009), Davis & Elings College
Research Interests: McLeskey’s work interrogates urban environmental crises and their criminological implications. He combines critical criminology with environmental sociology to analyze how systemic neglect of housing infrastructure perpetuates cycles of inequality. His recent projects address lead exposure’s role in housing insecurity and public health crises, leveraging interdisciplinary frameworks to advocate for policy reforms.
Awards:
- Early Start Program Fellowship (2022)
- Best Scientific Abstract Award (2020)
- Advanced Dissertation Fellowship (2019–20)
Teaching and Grants: McLeskey teaches courses on environmental justice, crime theories, and societal crime dynamics. He has received grants totaling over $14,000 for research on urban decline, stigma, and lead poisoning. His work bridges academic scholarship with community advocacy, emphasizing actionable solutions to systemic inequities.
