His interests are in the areas of sociology of sexualities, social movements, and science and technology studies. He has written on the social dimensions of epistemological issues including physiological testing of sexual orientation and statistical measurement of gay youth suicide. His forthcoming book The Straight Line: How the Fringe Science of Ex-Gay Therapy Reoriented Sexuality (University of Minnesota Press). examines the consequences, for science as well as public policy, of relegating ex-gay therapies to the scientific fringe. He is currently working on research projects examining the workplace experiences and organizing strategies of LGBT persons in science and engineering professions, applying expertise in qualitative methodical approaches.