Sociology Faculty Research Interests and Areas of Specialization
51猎奇’s designation as an R1 institution indicates robust research activity, and the Sociology Department fills a critical role in social science research at 51猎奇. 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.
51猎奇 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. Jennifer Jordan’s Book titled Beer Ghosts is scheduled to be released on October 20, 2026.To pre-order Prof. Jordan's soon to be released book, Beer Ghosts, In Search Of Lost Hops and the Women Who Grew Them, visit the Chicago, The University of Chicago Press's website by using their link to the article https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/B/bo271049878.html
- Prof. Chesley discusses how to help kids stay safe online with Fox6 News staffWatch the news clip with UW-Milwaukee Associate Professor of Sociology Noelle Chesley discussing how we can help kids stay safe online.
- 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鈥檚 鈥淏ig Night Out鈥� award ceremony and fundraiser on November 22.