I am from Pennsylvania and met my wife while attending BYU. I have five glorious daughters.
Research Interests
My research is focused on early childhood inequality and the impact of family background on health and educational outcomes.
Teaching Interests
I teach classes on social stratification and inequality.
Honors and Awards
Making Connections, National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago
(2014 - 2015)
Mentoring Environment Grant
(2014 - 2015)
Mentoring Environment Grant, Brigham Young University
(2011 - 2013)
Student Mentorship Grant, Department of Sociology
(2010 - 2010)
American Educational Research Association Dissertation Grant, American Educational Research Association
(2009 - 2009)
Spencer Foundation Grant, Spencer Foundation
(2008 - 2009)
Graduate Association Teaching Award, Ohio State University
(2008 - 2008)
Teaching Excellence Award, Ohio State University
(2007 - 2007)
Sant Research on Families Fellowship, Sant Research on Families
(2004 - 2004)
Memberships
Sociology of Education Association (2014 - Present)
American Educational Research Association (2008 - Present)
American Sociological Association (2002 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
Committee/Council Member, Department of Workforce Services, Intergenerational Poverty Welfare Reform Commission, Research Advisory Sub-Committee (2014 - Present)
Conference-Related Role, Department of Workforce Services, Intergenerational Poverty Welfare Reform Commission, Research Advisory Sub-Committee (2014 - 2015)
Committee/Council Member, American Sociological Association (2012 - 2012)
Courses Taught
Publications
Luca FumarcoMagnus CarlssonBenjamin Guild GibbsBenjamin Guild GibbsBenjamin Guild GibbsRenata A ForsteEmily LybbertJamie LynchBenjamin Guild GibbsLuca FumarcoBenjamin Guild GibbsBenjamin Guild GibbsKevin M ShaferAaron MilesLuca FumarcoBenjamin Guild GibbsJonathan A JarvisGiambattista RossiMatthew L McKnightScott Russell SandersBenjamin Guild GibbsRalph B BrownBenjamin Guild GibbsPriyank G. ShahDouglas B. DowneyJonathan A JarvisBenjamin Guild GibbsLance David EricksonMikaela Jean DufurMiles AaronBenjamin Guild GibbsKevin M ShaferMikaela Jean DufurBrian HarrisCharles MorganBenjamin Guild GibbsBenjamin Guild GibbsTim Braley HeatonBenjamin Guild GibbsRenata A ForsteBenjamin Guild GibbsRenata A ForsteBenjamin Guild GibbsAaron WoodallMichael RutkowskiBenjamin Guild GibbsJonathan A JarvisMikaela Jean DufurBenjamin Guild GibbsBenjamin Guild GibbsMikaela Jean DufurShawn MeinersDavid JeterBenjamin Guild GibbsDouglas B. DowneyBenjamin Guild GibbsStephen J BahrAnita H. ArmstrongBenjamin Guild GibbsPaul E. HarrisJames K. Fisher.
Presentations
Benjamin Guild GibbsDouglas DowneyJonathan A JarvisPriyank Shah
Benjamin Guild GibbsJacob MortensenIan PeacockKyle Nelson
Brady Alexander CurritBenjamin Guild Gibbs
Benjamin Guild GibbsMiles MarsalaAnnie NeilsonDustin Steinacker