Tina Ursula Vasquez
Sociology Department
Biography
Dr. Vasquez is a leading urban sociologist whose research examines community development and social inequality in American cities. She earned her doctorate from the University of Chicago, where her dissertation on gentrification and community resilience received the Distinguished Dissertation Award. Her longitudinal studies of neighborhood change in New York City have informed urban policy decisions and community organizing strategies. Dr. Vasquez employs innovative research methods that combine quantitative data analysis with ethnographic approaches to capture lived experiences. She involves students in her research through the Urban Social Lab, providing hands-on training in sociological methods. Her teaching emphasizes the connection between sociological theory and social justice advocacy.
Courses Taught
- SOC1010
- SOC2020
Reviews
Incredible professor, very engaging and insightful.
Date: 2024-05-25
Great discussions, but the readings are heavy.
Date: 2024-03-30
Very engaging, but the exams are tough.
Date: 2024-01-10
Amazing professor, very clear and helpful.
Date: 2023-11-15