Biography
I am a professor of sociology at Brigham Young University. Prior to my arrival at BYU, I was a research scientist with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago. I have also taught at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, the University of South Carolina, and Hokkaido University. More information on my published research is available at http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3229-6809.
Research Interests
Adolescent problem behaviors; criminological theory; sociology of religionTeaching Interests
Criminology; applied statistics; sociology of religionEducation
- MPH, Epidemiology , Behavioral Sciences, Emory University (1994)
- PhD, Criminology , University at Albany, SUNY (1991)
- MS, Justice Studies , Drug policy, American University (1985)
- BS, Political Science , Criminology; History, James Madison University (1984)
Honors and Awards
- Mary Lou Fulton Professorship, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (FHSS), BYU (2022 - Present)
- Martin B. Hickman Outstanding Scholar Award & Lecture, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (FHSS), BYU (2020 - 2020)
- Jack Bailey Teaching and Learning Fellowship, Brigham Young University (2017 - 2020)
- Karl G. Maeser Research and Creative Arts Award, Brigham Young University (2008 - 2008)
- John A. Widtsoe University Fellowship, Brigham Young University (2004 - 2006)
- Distinguished Alumni Award & Commencement Speaker, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY (2004 - 2004)