Some of her publications appear in: History of the Human Sciences, Minerva and Sociological Quarterly. For the past few years, with Jill Sanderson, Jessica Petersen and Lucy Sosa, graduate students at Northern Illinois University, Professor Rodgers has been exploring the history of Illinois Finns through the use of archival research, interviews and surveys. The project members are also involved in building preservation and landmark status efforts for the Finnish Temperance Hall and Finnish Workers Hall in DeKalb, IL.