Nathan Martin

Nathan Martin is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics and the School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University. His research examines how social institutions reinforce processes of cumulative advantage and disadvantage, with a focus on youth political engagement, college student development, and inequalities in arts/creative industries.

Education:

• Ph.D. Sociology with Graduate Certificate in Education Policy Research, Duke University
• B.A. Sociology and Psychology, Case Western Reserve University

Research Focus: Martin's work integrates political sociology, quantitative methods, and educational sociology to investigate structural inequalities. His current projects analyze civic participation patterns among Arizona youth, social capital formation in educational contexts, and systemic barriers in creative professions. Research employs mixed methods including large-scale surveys, longitudinal analysis, and institutional ethnography.

Publication Trends: His recent scholarship (2018-2024) demonstrates strong thematic consistency in studying inequality mechanisms, with methodological diversity spanning quantitative analysis of political behavior, mixed-methods examination of educational pathways, and critical analysis of creative labor markets. Articles frequently intersect sociology, education policy, and political science disciplines.

Grants and Projects:

• Principal Investigator: 'The Internship Divides: Historical Patterns and Growing Inequalities in the Transition from Arts School to Career' (National Endowment for the Arts, 2022-2023)
• Director: Arizona Youth Identity Project examining political socialization and identity formation