Thomas A Hirschl

Thomas A Hirschl is a Professor in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). His research centers on social class differentiation, life course analysis, and the economic, social, and health correlates of poverty. He has developed innovative methods for measuring social class through longitudinal data and examines how individuals perceive economic hardship and success through ideological and religious frameworks.

• Doctorate: University of Wisconsin-Madison (1986)
• Master of Science: University of Wisconsin-Madison (1980)
• Bachelor of Science: Purdue University (1976)

His research spans demography, social stratification, and youth development, with a focus on poverty dynamics, ideological interpretations of economic conditions, and community-based interventions. Recent work explores intersections between religion and climate change indifference, emphasizing structural societal patterns.

Hirschl has received prestigious recognitions including

• Who's Who in America (2001)
• Marquis Who's Who Outstanding Research Award (2001)
• Society for Social Work and Research Award (1994)
• Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society (1991)

He coordinates the Program Work Team on Poverty and Economic Hardship, collaborating with community leaders to address 21st-century poverty challenges, and directs the Teen Assessment Program to improve youth development through behavioral analysis.