More recently involved in research on older riders . Courses include Introduction to Sociology, Family, Aging, and Sociology of Sport. Assistant Professor of Sociology. Research interests include education, sport, adolescence and organizations. Previous research has examined the relationship between extracurricular activities and academic success, and organizational goal management.
Current research includes evaluation of a school reform program in Chicago and Detroit.
Courses taught include Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Sociology of Education, Quantitative Methods and Statistics, and Social Inequality. Assistant Professor of Sociology. Interests include conversation analysis, ethnomethodology, sociolinguistics, sociology of health, social interaction and technology. Previous research employed a conversation analytic perspective to examine HIV prevention and test counseling. Current research examines the interaction between computer technicians, computers and computer users in an academic setting.