Sociology Faculty Research Interests and Areas of Specialization
UWM’s designation as an R1 institution indicates robust research activity, and the Sociology Department fills a critical role in social science research at UWM. Our faculty have a broad range of research areas. Prospective graduate students should browse the faculty pages to identify a good fit between our research areas and their interests.
UWM prides itself on our undergraduate research programs. As early as freshman year, students can build their resume through hands-on research experience. Prospective and current undergraduate students can reach out directly to faculty to inquire about research opportunities in their area or work through the Office of Undergraduate Research.
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- Associate Professor, Sociology
- Affiliated Assoc. Professor, Urban Studies
Urban Sociology; Racial Segregation & Integration; Racial & Place-based Inequality
Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration; Religion; Science and Medicine; Gender and Sexuality; Mixed Methods
- Associate Professor, Sociology
- Faculty Affiliate, Women and Gender Studies
Social Implications of Data and Technology; Gender; Work and Family; Health and Well-Being
- Director, LGBT Studies Program
- Associate Professor, Sociology
Sociology of the Body; Sex and Gender; Sociology of Sexuality; Intersectional Identity; Science, Technology, and Medicine Studies
Social Inequality; Environmental Sociology; Political Economy; Science, Culture-Cognition and Quantitative Methods
- Professor, Sociology
- Professor, Urban Studies
- Affiliate Professor, History
Urban Sociology; Sociology of Culture; Theory; Europe/Germany; Sociology of Food; Beer and Brewing
- Associate Professor, Sociology
- Department Chair, Sociology
Sociology of Law; Sociology of Science/Knowledge; Political Sociology; Sociology of Religion
Political Sociology; Comparative/Historical; Social Movements; Race and Ethnic Conflict
Criminology, Crime Justice Outcome, Motor Vehicle Theft, Japanese Crime, National Incident Based Reporting Systems (NIBRS)
Social Networks; Quantitative Methods; Mathematical Sociology; Criminology
Sociology Research News
- Prof. Jordan to participate in a lecture series presented by the AGSL in February.Professor Jennifer Jordan's discussion will look at the role of paper maps in her career path on Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00pm. The American Geographical Society Library (AGSL) is on the 3rd floor (east wing) of the Golda Meir Library. This event is fee and open to the public.
- Prof. Cary Costello has been selected to receive the 2025 Elena Dominguez Award from the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center in recognition of his contributions to education and community service.Cary will be honored at the Community Center’s “Big Night Out” award ceremony and fundraiser on November 22.
- Prof. Gauchat presented research at Northwestern University’s inaugural Symposium on Science and Politics, hosted by the Kellogg School’s Center for Science of Science and Innovation.Talk Title Science and Democracy: Revisiting the Institutional Model AbstractThis talk revisits the relationship between science and democracy through the lens of the institutional model of science. Drawing on Merton’s classic formulation and recent developments in cultural and cognitive sociology, I argue that science is best understood as a norm-governed institution whose credibility depends on …
- UWM Sociology and Milwaukee Film Join Forces!MKE FILM is screening the documentary 'Coded Bias' at the historic Oriental Theater on May 9th at 7 PM. Prof. Noelle Chesley will be leading a brief discussion immediately prior to the screening examining some of the social implications of our automating society. Please join us for this fun and informative event! Click, the following …