Vivian Underhill

Vivian Underhill is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research bridges groundwater hydrology, anthropology, and feminist/critical race science studies, focusing on environmental justice issues related to oil and groundwater extraction. She earned a B.A. in Hydrology from the University of Colorado and a Ph.D. in Feminist Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Dr. Underhill is affiliated with the Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute (collaborating with Bouvé College of Health Sciences). Her work emphasizes community-engaged research at the intersection of science, technology, and marginalized communities.

Her academic background includes expertise in feminist methodologies and interdisciplinary environmental studies, reflecting a commitment to socially just scientific practices. No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided text.