Research Themes 01 Class, Wealth, & Social Mobility Documenting the magnitude of racial and ethnic disparities in wealth in the United States. 02 Health Equity Investigating the sociocultural, economic, and structural indicators of health to eliminate health-related racial/ethnic and gender disparities. 03 Education Equity & Policy Exploring the complex educational challenges facing various subgroups ranging from Pre-Kindergarteners to postsecondary students. 04 Policing Enforcement & Justice Advancing research on the mechanisms that produce and maintain inequities within the criminal legal system and its broader consequences on society. 05 Environmental Justice Focusing on the behavioral, social, cultural, and technological aspects of the global climate crisis for meaningful incorporation into environmental policy and decision making. 06 Visual Narratives of Inequality Amplifying marginalized voices, highlighting inequitable systemic practices, and advancing social justice in North Carolina and beyond. 07 Artificial Intelligence & Inequality Understanding the ethical and sociopolitical stakes of technological developments, automated systems, and artificial intelligence.
