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Dr. Robert Michael Worley is a Professor in the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice at Lamar University, where he has been affiliated since 2014. He was recruited alongside his wife, Dr. Vidisha Barua Worley, by Dr. Sanaz Alasti and quickly advanced to his current rank. His research focuses on offender behavior, including interviews with felony convicts and collaborations with McNair Scholars to study inmates at Jefferson County Jail. He secured a $5,000 university grant to support this work.
Lamar University’s strong research culture is highlighted through its McNair Scholars program and master’s in criminal justice, which enrolls over 100 students, many of whom are high-ranking law enforcement officials. Dr. Worley values the university’s Carnegie One Research designation and its community partnerships. He collaborates with notable scholars like Dr. Stuart Wright, an internationally recognized expert on terrorism and new religious movements.
Advising and grants: Dr. Worley contributed to thesis committees involving domestic violence victim studies and leveraged institutional support for ethical research reviews. His work underscores Lamar’s commitment to applied criminal justice research.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with McNair Scholars and the master’s program’s practitioner-focused curriculum, emphasizing real-world law enforcement collaboration.
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