Introduction to the Discipline (480-0-20)

Instructors

Quincy Thomas Stewart
Quincy Thomas Stewart is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University. He completed his undergraduate training at Norfolk State University, earned his graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Professor Stewart is interested in the dynamic processes that create inequalities in socioeconomic status, health, and mortality. He has published on quantitative methods for studying inequality and estimating mortality, as well as on racial and ethnic disparities in socioeconomic status, health, and mortality. Stewart's current work includes analyzing theories of racial inequality using agent-based models, examining the role of disease prevalence in mortality outcomes, and studying racial disparities in a range of outcomes including attitudes, socioeconomic status, and health.

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 222: Mon 1:30PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Introduction to the department, faculty, and adjunct faculty. Faculty discuss their research and teaching interests. Mandatory two-quarter weekly seminar for first-year study.

Learning Objectives

The course's objectives are to give graduate students the opportunity to meet faculty and discuss faculty areas of research, as well as to provide advice and resources that will help students navigate their graduate school careers.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials for this course will be made available on Canvas - no purchase necessary.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Sociology/MORS PhD Students