جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Monica Biernatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Stereotyping
• Prejudice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Monica Biernat is a University Distinguished Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas. She directs the Ph.D. Program in Social Psychology and leads the Stereotyping & Social Judgment Lab. Her research focuses on how stereotypes influence social judgment, particularly regarding race, gender, and intergroup dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and has been recognized with the University Distinguished Professor title. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (Social), University of Michigan M.A. in Psychology, University of Michigan B.A. in Psychology and Communication, University of Michigan Research Interests: Dr. Biernat examines stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination through the lens of shifting standards theory. Her work explores how subjective language and category-specific expectations shape evaluations of individuals from stereotyped groups. Key areas include gender bias, racial invisibility, cultural appropriation, and workplace discrimination. She employs experimental and quantitative methods to study social cognition and intergroup relations. Lab & Students: Her Stereotyping & Social Judgment Lab trains graduate students (e.g., Sol Corral, Jordan Cortesi, Emily Watkins) in empirical research. Recent Ph.D. graduates include Claire Gravelin (SUNY Geneseo) and Ariel Mosley (UC Davis). Undergraduates can join her lab through PSYC 480 credit or volunteer opportunities. Awards & Contributions: University Distinguished Professor Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions (1999) Over 100 peer-reviewed publications addressing societal issues like gender bias in academia, cultural appropriation, and racial discrimination Teaching & Service: She teaches courses on social psychology, research methods, and attitudes. Her work impacts policy debates on diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and employment.

Yasmiyn Irizarryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Race and Racism
• Quantitative Sociology
• Education (K-16)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yasmiyn Irizarry serves as Associate Professor in the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies at The University of Texas at Austin (College of Liberal Arts) and as Associate Director of the Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis. She founded the Numbers 4 Justice Lab to advance racial equity through quantitative methods. Education Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University Master's and Doctorate in Sociology from Indiana University Research Focus As a leading QuantCrit (critical quantitative methods) scholar, Dr. Irizarry examines race and racism across four interconnected domains: K-16 schooling contexts; categorization, identity, and ascription; social attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination; and justice, marginalization, and social control. Her work employs an intersectional framework analyzing race, ethnicity, immigration, class, and place within systems of power, with particular emphasis on Black women's experiences and census data methodologies. Publication Trends Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on police violence against Black women, critical quantitative methodologies in education, and reexamination of racial categories in US Census data. Key themes include mental health impacts of racial profiling, race-shifting in demographic data, and racialized dynamics in STEM education and school safety, reflecting her commitment to transforming quantitative research through critical race perspectives. Research Funding National Science Foundation (current projects on school safety, STEM education, and population policies) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (revising OMB race/ethnicity standards) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (past) Ford Foundation (past) American Educational Research Association (past) Academic Leadership Dr. Irizarry directs the Numbers 4 Justice Lab, which develops and applies quantitative tools to address racial inequities. She teaches graduate courses including Theories of Race/Ethnicity and Sociology of Education across multiple departments (AFR, SOC, WGS), emphasizing critical approaches to quantitative research in racial justice contexts.

Jack Turner IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• U.S. Political Thought
• Critical Race Theory
• Democratic Theory
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Jack Turner III is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington, affiliated with the Department of Political Science within the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on U.S. political thought, critical race theory, democratic theory, and liberalism's critiques. He authored Awakening to Race: Individualism and Social Consciousness in America and co-edited African American Political Thought: A Collected History . His work explores themes like racial justice, citizenship, and the intersections of literature and politics. Recent publications include analyses of Walt Whitman’s democratic thought ( Whitman’s Undemocratic Vistas , 2023) and Audre Lorde’s anti-imperial critiques (2021). He teaches courses on political theory, race, and American intellectual history. His current project is Die Your Own Death: Walt Whitman's Existential Democracy . Turner’s scholarship bridges historical and contemporary debates, emphasizing marginalized voices in political philosophy. He has published widely in journals like American Political Science Review and Political Theory , addressing topics from John Locke’s colonialism to Frederick Douglass’s post-Reconstruction thought.

Rebecca Jo Kinneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnic Studies
• American Studies
• Urban Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Jo Kinney is an Associate Professor at the School of Cultural and Critical Studies , Bowling Green State University. She is an interdisciplinary scholar in Ethnic Studies and American Studies , with a focus on race, urban redevelopment, and popular culture. Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, University of California, San Diego (2011) M.A. in Ethnic Studies, UCSD (2006) B.A. in American Culture and Sociology, University of Michigan (2001) Dr. Kinney’s research interests span Ethnic Studies , Urban Studies , and Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research Methods . Her work critically examines how racial narratives shape urban spaces, particularly in Detroit and Cleveland, analyzing the intersections of whiteness, neoliberalism, and community-led development. Her peer-reviewed publications and books explore themes such as the model minority myth in urban contexts, racial spatialization , and the pedagogy of colorblindness . Notably, her award-winning book Beautiful Wasteland (2016) critiques postindustrial narratives of Detroit. Dr. Kinney has served as Director and Graduate Coordinator of American Culture Studies and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses on topics like qualitative methods, race and place in film, and Asian American studies.

Melissa F. Weinerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Race Theory
• Decolonial Sociology
• Racism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Melissa F. Weiner serves as Professor of Sociology in the Sociology & Anthropology Department at College of the Holy Cross, specializing in critical race and decolonial scholarship examining white supremacist mechanisms of racism and colonialism across the United States and Dutch Kingdom. Her research critically analyzes educational systems, historical slavery legacies, and transnational racial formations. Her academic foundation includes: BA in Sociology and BS in Journalism from Boston University (2000) Ph.D. in Sociology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (2006) Weiner's research centers on the intersections of race, colonialism, and education, with particular focus on Dutch primary schooling and US educational justice movements. She employs critical discourse analysis and historical sociology to expose how textbooks and classroom practices perpetuate racial hierarchies while advancing decolonial frameworks through works like Smash the Pillars: Decoloniality and the Imaginary of Color in the Dutch Kingdom (2018). Analysis of her fifteen most recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads: Dutch colonial amnesia in education (2014-2018), transnational slavery studies (2022-2023), and contemporary critiques of racial erasure in academic discourse (2023). Her methodology bridges historical analysis with ethnographic classroom observation, demonstrating how racial neoliberalism operates through seemingly neutral educational structures across national contexts.

Glenn Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Psychology
• Historical Consciousness
• Sociocultural Foundations of Mind
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Glenn Adams is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas and currently serves as Interim Director of the Kansas African Studies Center. His academic career bridges cultural psychology, African studies, and decolonial theory, with extensive field research in Ghana informing his critique of coloniality in psychological science. Education: B.A. in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Stanford University Research Focus: Adams' work centers on Cultural Psychology and Historical Consciousness, critically examining Sociocultural Foundations of Mind/Ignorance and Perception of Racism. He develops decolonial models for human development that promote sustainable well-being, particularly in African contexts. His scholarship challenges hegemonic psychology through Truth and Reconciliation frameworks and Cultural-Psychological Foundations of Relationship, emphasizing ecological and relational approaches to liberation. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal intense focus on decolonizing psychological science, with recurring themes of structural racism in environmental contexts, well-being conceptions in Ghana, and coloniality of knowledge. His work consistently integrates Cultural Psychology with Critical Race Theory and Decolonial Studies, addressing topics from parental care ecologies to pandemic responses while advocating for epistemic justice in methodology and theory. Academic Leadership: Beyond core faculty duties, Adams shapes interdisciplinary discourse as Interim Director of the Kansas African Studies Center. His teaching portfolio spans Cultural, Ecological, and Social Psychology with dedicated courses on Oppression and Liberation, African Studies, and Global Perspectives, directly challenging colorblind racism in standard pedagogy. Research Environment: Adams contributes to the Department of Psychology's research ecosystem through engagement with departmental labs and the Kansas African Studies Center, fostering transnational collaborations that center African knowledge systems in psychological science.

Rema Vassarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Equity
• Critical Race Theory
• Transformative Leadership
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rema Vassar is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Wayne State University's College of Education and serves on Michigan State University's Board of Trustees. As a former K-12 educator and administrator, her work focuses on equity, transformative leadership, and community-centered advocacy. She founded Centering Black Children in Education (CBCE), a movement promoting wellness and agency for Black students, and Leading Well , a program supporting Black women in educational leadership. Her research examines systemic inequities through critical frameworks, with emphases on: Critical race theory applications in educational spaces Transformative leadership models for marginalized communities Parent and student agency in policy advocacy Intersectional analysis of race, class, and gender in schools Her publications consistently explore racial justice themes, with recent works analyzing hashtag activism, post-racial narratives, and community literacies. Over 50% of her articles employ critical race theory to deconstruct systemic barriers in education. Honors & Grants: 2025 Top U.S. Education Scholar The Principal Wellness Project (2021-2025, Skillman Foundation) Centering Black Children Conference (2021-2025, Michigan DOE) LIFT-TQP Grant (2023-2026, U.S. DOE) She directs CBCE's annual conference and the Leading Well initiative, creating platforms for Black educational stakeholders. Current courses include graduate seminars in administrative theory (EPS9600) and general administration (EPS8710).

Jill Lindsey Harrisonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Justice
• Political Ecology
• Environmental Politics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jill Lindsey Harrison is an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado-Boulder , with a Ph.D. from the University of California-Santa Cruz (2006). Her work sits at the intersection of Environmental Justice , Political Ecology , and Regulatory Culture , focusing on how government agencies perpetuate or challenge environmental inequalities through workplace culture and policy implementation. Education: Ph.D. in Geography, University of California-Santa Cruz (2006) Harrison’s research examines environmental and workplace inequalities in the U.S., particularly through political conflicts over agricultural pesticides in California and immigration enforcement in Wisconsin. Her recent projects analyze state-level cumulative impact laws and engineering-for-development programs , funded by the National Science Foundation and American Council of Learned Societies. Key publications include two books: From the Inside Out (MIT Press, 2019) and Pesticide Drift and the Pursuit of Environmental Justice (MIT Press, 2011), both award-winning. She co-founded CU Boulder’s Graduate Certificate in Environmental Justice and has advised numerous government agencies, including the U.S. EPA, on EJ reform. Key scientific awards : 2020 Allan Schnaiberg Outstanding Publication Award (Honorable Mention) for From the Inside Out 2017 Allan Schnaiberg Outstanding Publication Award for Coopted Environmental Justice? 2012 Fred Buttel Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award for Pesticide Drift and the Pursuit of Environmental Justice 2012 Association of Humanist Sociology Book Award for Pesticide Drift and the Pursuit of Environmental Justice Harrison’s recent courses include Environmentalism, Race, and Justice and The Geography of Food and Agriculture . She actively bridges science and technology studies with environmental sociology to advocate for systemic regulatory reforms.

Miranda Green-Barteetمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 19th-century American literature
• Gender studies
• Young adult literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miranda Green-Barteet is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Ontario, jointly appointed in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies and the Department of English and Writing Studies. Her research focuses on 19th-century U.S. literature written by women and contemporary young adult literature, particularly examining how female characters resist societal and familial constraints to claim agency and subjectivity. Research Emphasis: Racial representation in YA fiction, feminist analysis of dystopian spaces, and historical intersections of gender and genre Notable Publications: Co-editor of Race in Young Adult Speculative Fiction (2021); Reconsidering Laura Ingalls Wilder (2019); and Female Rebellion in Young Adult Dystopian Fiction (2014) Her scholarly work investigates transgressive female subjectivities across centuries, connecting historical and modern narratives. Recent research explores neoliberalism's racial erasure in YA fiction, allegorical diversity in fairy-tale dystopias, and techno-cultural representations of race. Contact: mgreenb6@uwo.ca | Office: Somerville House, Room 3340 (open Fall 2025)

• Race and Ethnicity
• Electoral Politics
• Racial Rhetoric
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Enid Logan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities). Her research focuses on the racialization of Indigeneity, race and electoral politics, racial rhetoric, and the intersection of race with gender and class. She has contributed to debates on post-racial narratives, the racial implications of Donald Trump's political rise, and Obama's presidency. Education: PhD from University of Michigan, BA from Yale University Her work explores how racial identities and emotions are constructed in contemporary U.S. politics, with attention to presidential elections, media narratives, and the experiences of marginalized groups. She has published extensively on topics like the racialization of Blackness in the Americas, whiteness studies, and the sociological implications of race-related policies. She received the Institute for Advanced Study Faculty Fellows award in 2019. Her research has been cited in Scopus and Plum Print metrics, reflecting its impact in discussions around race, media, and political discourse. Scientific Awards: Institute for Advanced Study Faculty Fellows, Fall 2019

• Race and Racialization
• Black Studies
• African Diaspora in Europe
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Trica Danielle Keaton is the Evans Family Distinguished Professor of African and African American Studies at Dartmouth College. She is an interdisciplinary social scientist whose research and teaching explore evidence-based responses to enduring societal questions about racialization, particularly Black (intentionally lowercase) racialization in the U.S., France, Europe, and beyond. Her work examines the consequences of this longstanding process and how individuals and communities actively resist and refuse those consequences. She is also affiliated with the Departments of Sociology and Film & Media Studies at Dartmouth. Professor Keaton earned her Ph.D. with distinction in Education (Sociology of Education and African Diaspora Studies) from the University of California, Berkeley in 2001. She also completed doctoral studies in Sociology at École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, France. Her educational background includes an M.A. in Applied Linguistics (Language Policy and Immigration in France) from UCLA, an M.A. in French from Middlebury College, and a B.A. in Linguistics and French from UCLA. Her research interests center on Black experiences in France and Europe, examining anti-Blackness, racial profiling, and the politics of race-blindness in French society. She explores how Black communities navigate and resist structural racism while creating cultural expressions through cinema, literature, and art. Her work bridges sociology, African diaspora studies, and film studies to analyze the transnational dimensions of Blackness and the connections between African American and African European experiences. Professor Keaton's publications reveal consistent engagement with French society's relationship to race and Blackness, analyzing how French republican ideals of colorblindness obscure ongoing anti-Black racism. Her work spans multiple disciplines including sociology, African diaspora studies, cultural studies, and film studies, with particular attention to French banlieue cinema and representations of Blackness in French media and public spaces. She examines both historical patterns and contemporary manifestations of anti-Blackness across transnational contexts. Evans Family Distinguished Professor of African and African American Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Fellow of the European Commission French Institute for Advanced Study (FIAS) / Iméra Fellow 2024-25 Professor Keaton founded and directs Dartmouth's Afro/Black Paris Foreign Study Program, a biennial program that takes students to explore Black experiences in France through experiential learning. The program includes courses on Afro/Black Paris, French museums and the African diaspora, and French language instruction. Students engage with Black French communities through museum visits, jazz clubs, hip-hop workshops, culinary experiences, and travel to regions like Dordogne to visit Josephine Baker's Chateau. The program has been described by students as 'life-altering' and 'the most rewarding experience' of their Dartmouth careers. Through the Afro/Black Paris program, Professor Keaton has created immersive educational experiences that connect students with prominent Black creatives and scholars in the Francophone world. The program emphasizes that 'every space is a classroom,' taking learning beyond traditional academic settings into museums, cultural events, and community spaces throughout Paris and beyond.

Adam Dunbarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Criminal Justice Reform
• Racial Disparities
• Public Opinion on Crime
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam Dunbar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), part of the College of Liberal Arts. He joined UNR in 2020 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship in Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. His Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, and Society was earned at the University of California, Irvine, following a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology from Stanford University. Dunbar’s research focuses on the intersection of race and criminal justice, including racial disparities in policing and punishment, public opinion on criminal justice reform, and the role of stereotypes in shaping policy preferences. His educational background includes a double major in Sociology and Psychology from Stanford University (2010) and a Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, and Society from UC Irvine (2017). Key themes in his work include how racial attitudes influence criminal justice outcomes, the psychology behind law enforcement decisions, and barriers to systemic reform. Recent studies explore the impact of racial stereotypes on public funding for crime control, perceptions of systemic racism among judges, and the effects of protest demographics on support for police reform. Publications span journals like Justice Quarterly, Race & Justice, and Psychology, Public Policy, & Law, with a focus on experimental methods to analyze societal attitudes. His work often bridges criminology with sociological and psychological frameworks, emphasizing real-world policy implications. Notable research includes examining rap music’s role in legal judgments and the intersection of public health crises with policing practices.

Stephanie M. Ortizمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Racial Inequality
• Gender Studies
• Digital Sociology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Stephanie M. Ortiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, specializing in the everyday reproduction of racism and sexism through qualitative methods. She earned her PhD in Sociology from Texas A&M University (2020) and an MA in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University (2014). Racism Sexism New Media Intimate Labor Emotional Labor Digital Sociology Cultural Sociology Online Harassment Her research explores how racism and sexism persist in digital spaces, higher education, and intimate relationships. Key themes include emotional labor as a mechanism for inequality, diversity regimes in university LGBTQ+ centers, and anti-racist resistance through digital tools. Recent publications address systemic racism in gaming culture, gendered consequences of pornography addiction, and the interplay of race and queerness in institutional settings. Her work bridges critical race theory, feminist media studies, and cultural sociology. Contact: ortizs@fau.edu

Randall L. Kennedyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Rights
• Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
• Race and Ethnicity
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Randall L. Kennedy is the Michael R. Klein Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he teaches contracts, criminal law, and the regulation of race relations. He is a leading scholar in civil rights, constitutional law, and legal theory, with a focus on race, freedom of expression, and social justice. His work bridges academic scholarship and public discourse, appearing in journals and major media outlets. Harvard Law School, Faculty Member Michael R. Klein Professor of Law Trustee Emeritus, Princeton University Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Member, American Law Institute Education: St. Albans School Princeton University Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar) Yale Law School Randall Kennedy's research centers on civil rights, racial justice, and the law. His work critically examines the role of race in American legal institutions, the legacy of segregation, affirmative action, and the boundaries of free speech, especially regarding racial slurs. He explores the contradictions in American democracy, the moral dimensions of law, and the evolution of civil rights discourse. His scholarship is known for its intellectual rigor, historical depth, and willingness to confront controversial topics. His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with constitutional law, civil rights, and public policy. Themes include the First Amendment, the role of the Supreme Court in racial equality, the ethics of protest, and the politics of racial discourse. He frequently writes about contemporary legal figures, historical movements, and current events, blending legal analysis with moral philosophy. Scientific Awards: 1998 Robert F. Kennedy Book Award for Race, Crime, and the Law Advising and Grants: While no specific advisees or grant funding are listed in the provided texts, Kennedy has co-authored works with prominent scholars such as Eugene Volokh and Cass Sunstein, and has contributed to academic journals and edited volumes, indicating active scholarly collaboration. He has also written forewords and introductions for significant works, suggesting mentorship and influence in the academic community. Labs and Teams: No formal labs or research teams are mentioned. However, Kennedy is associated with interdisciplinary academic initiatives at Harvard Law School, including the American Journal of Law and Equality, which he co-founded with Martha Minow and Cass Sunstein, reflecting a collaborative intellectual environment.

Gabriel Rodriguezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Education
• Suburban Education
• Critical Race Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gabriel Rodriguez (he/him) serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's College of Education. His work bridges urban/suburban education, critical race studies, and teacher activism through interdisciplinary scholarship focused on educational justice. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies (2018), MA in Political Science (2009), and BA in Political Science and Speech Communication (2007), all from UIUC. His research examines how race, space, and place shape identities and activism among youth of color and teachers of color in demographically shifting schools. Rodriguez employs anthropological and sociological perspectives in qualitative research, with publications in International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education , Educational Policy , and Race Ethnicity and Education . His work reveals how Latinx youth navigate belonging in suburban schools and how teachers organize against market-based reforms. Recent scholarship analyzes pandemic-era teacher activism and 'Midwestern niceness' as barriers to equity. His award-winning research includes the Spencer Dissertation Fellowship (2017) and AASHE Faculty Fellowship (2022). Rodriguez teaches courses including Ethnographic Methods in Education, Identity and Difference in Education, and Researching Race in Education, emphasizing critical methodologies and asset-based frameworks. National Academy of Education Spencer Dissertation Fellowship (2017) American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education Faculty Fellow (2022) Rodriguez actively advises graduate students and collaborates with the Chicago Teachers Union's Latinx Caucus. His current projects examine 'divisive concept' legislation and enact thick solidarity with youth through convivencia. He directs research initiatives connecting campus scholarship with community-based educational justice movements across Illinois.