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Dr. Whitney DeCamp is a Professor of Sociology at Western Michigan University (WMU), specializing in criminology and technology's societal impact. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware (2009), an M.S. from Shippensburg University (2005), and a B.S. from York College of Pennsylvania (2004). His research focuses on video games' role in violence and behavior, jury selection biases, digital piracy, and desistance from substance abuse. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Computers in Human Behavior and Journal of Youth and Adolescence.
DeCamp’s work on video games has garnered significant media attention (CNN, FOX News, Time) and explores topics like loot boxes, adolescent risk behaviors, and media's societal effects. He has secured over $500,000 in external grants for projects on jury selection racial biases and behavioral healthcare interventions. His teaching excellence is recognized through WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award and multiple College of Arts and Sciences accolades.
- Research Trends: Recent articles address online STEM education protocols, adolescent loot box consumption, and evidence-based program utilization in behavioral healthcare. His work bridges criminological theory with technology, emphasizing digital media’s dual role as both risk and solution.
- Awards:
- University Distinguished Teaching Award (highest honor)
- Excellence in Discovery Award
- Innovative Teaching Award
- Faculty Achievement Awards (Research & Teaching)
- Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (twice)
- Advising & Grants: Advised numerous students on criminology and sociology topics. Principal Investigator/Co-I on projects totaling $500K+.
- Labs/Teams: Collaborates with WMU’s Kercher Center for Social Research and maintains an active research group focusing on technology, justice, and public policy.
