Stephanie Canizales

Stephanie Canizales is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Merced, with affiliations in the Population Research Institute (PRI) and Demography Training Program.

• Population Research Institute (PRI)
• Demography Training Program

Her research spans core sociological disciplines with specialized focus on migration dynamics and identity formation:

• Immigration Studies examining structural and experiential dimensions
• Youth Sociology within transnational contexts
• Latinx Community formations in contemporary America
• Transnational Migration networks and cultural continuity

As an active faculty member, she contributes to interdisciplinary demographic research initiatives while advancing sociological methodologies through institutional collaborations at UC Merced.