Download Jennifer Cheek - Sociology - Mississippi State University

Jennifer Cheek
390A Bowen Hall
P.O. Box C
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
[email protected]
Education
August 2012 – Present
PhD student in Sociology
Mississippi State University
Concentration: Social Stratification
Major Professor: Dr. Kimberly Kelly
Committee Members: Dr. Nicole Rader, Dr. Rachel Allison, and Dr.
Margaret Hagerman
May 2008
M.S. in Applied Sociology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Concentration: Globalization and Social Diversity
Thesis: Men’s Views on Violence toward Women in Bangladesh
Committee Members: Dr. Marc Riedel, Dr. Kenneth Bolton, and Dr.
Kellen Gilbert
Dec 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Papers in Progress
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Cheek, Jennifer. “I’m Sad for them, but I Also Think ‘Let’s Go, Let’s Do This:’ A Study of
Emotion Management in Domestic Violence Shelters.”
Cheek, Jennifer. “The Social Construction of Human Trafficking as a Social Problem: How has
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act shaped the trafficking discourse?”
Cheek, Jennifer and Lindsey Peterson. “Trafficked Persons as Victims or Immigrants: The
Importance of Survey Questions.”
Research Presentations
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Cheek, Jennifer. 2015. “Human Rights through the Lens of World Polity Theory.” Paper
presented at the American Sociological Association in Chicago, IL.
Cheek, Jennifer. 2015. “Human Trafficking: An Overview.” Invited panelists at the Stop
Human Trafficking Seminar at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS
Cheek, Jennifer. 2015. “Human Rights Organizations: Do They Change the Perception of
Human Rights among Individuals?” Paper presented at the Southern Sociological Society in New
Orleans, LA.
Cheek, Jennifer. 2014. “The Social Construction of Human Trafficking as a Social Problem:
How has the Trafficking Victims Protection Act shaped the trafficking discourse?” Paper
presented at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Interdisciplinary Conference on Human
Trafficking in Lincoln, NE.
Cheek, Jennifer. 2014. “The Social Construction of Human Trafficking as a Social Problem.”
Paper presented at the Southern Sociological Society in Charlotte, NC.
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Cheek, Jennifer. 2014. “The Social Construction of Human Trafficking as a Social Problem:
How was Trafficking Framed Prior to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act?” Paper presented
at the Graduate Student Research Symposium at Mississippi State University.
Cheek, Jennifer. 2014. “European’s Perception of Human Trafficking.” Paper presented at
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Philadelphia, PA.
Cheek, Jennifer and Lauren Connell. 2008. “Living in a Patriarchal Society: A Study of Men
Who Cheat and Beat in Bangladesh.” Poster presented at the Society for Cross-Cultural Research
annual conference in New Orleans, LA.
Cheek, Jennifer. 2007. “Men’s Views on Violence Toward Women in Bangladesh.” Paper
presented at the Mid-South Sociological Association annual conference in Mobile, AL.
Cheek, Jennifer. 2007. “Evaluating Community Services: A Case Study of Hammond’s Weed
and Seed Program.” Paper presented at the Mid-South Sociological Association annual
conference in Mobile, AL.
Awards and Honors
2015
2008
2004
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Department of Sociology, Mississippi State University
Excellent Student Poster at the 37th annual meetings of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research
Honors, Dean’s List Spring 2004
Research Experience
Mississippi State University, Starkville, LA
Summer Research Assistant for Dr. Nicole Rader
 Transcribed interviews
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
Temporary Research Assistant for Southeastern Social Science Research Center
 Responsible for collecting and inputting data via phone surveys
May & June 2014
Dec 2007
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
June 2005-May 2008
Graduate Assistant for the Center for Faculty Excellence
 Responsible for helping with technology-related, academic-oriented projects for faculty/staff.
 Software areas of specialty include working in SPSS, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Publisher, MS
PowerPoint, MS FrontPage, MS Photo Editor, Studio 9, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Acrobat,
and burning CDs and DVDs.
 Daily tasks include consulting with faculty and staff, checking equipment in and out of the lab,
updating and maintenance on 25 laptops, troubleshooting computers, printers, and scanner.
Teaching Experience
Mississippi State University, Department of Sociology
Instructor of Record
 Introduction to Sociology
 Society & the Individual
 Social Problems
 Marriage and Family
Teaching Assistant
 Introduction to Sociology
August 2012 – Present
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Social Inequality
Crime & Justice in America
Globalization & Crime
Drugs & Crime
Teaching Interests
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Sociology of Gender
Race Relations
Social Inequality
Human Trafficking
Crime & Justice in America
Victimology
Gender and Crime
Race and Crime
Globalization and Crime
Skills and Qualifications
Research Skills/Course work: Conducted both qualitative and quantitative research. Taken courses in
psychology statistics, psychology statistics lab, research design and analysis, applied research design
and methodology, advanced statistics for applied sociology, and Spatial Analysis
Professional Organizational Positions
American Sociological Association
 Student Representative, Human Rights Section
Alpha Kappa Delta
 Secretary
 Graduate Student Representative
Presidents Commission on the Status of Women
 Service Chair
 Graduate Student Representative
Graduate Student Association
 Department Liaison
Southeastern Sociological Association
 Public Relations Officer
 President
August 25, 2015 - Present
August 15, 2014 – August 14, 2015
January 15, 2013 – May 12, 2014
August 15, 2014 – August 14, 2015
August 15, 2014 – August 14, 2015
August 15, 2013 – August 14, 2014
August 2006 – May 2007
August 2007 – Dec 2007
Professional Association Memberships
Alpha Kappa Delta
American Sociological Association
Graduate Student Association
Sociologists for Women in Society
Southern Sociological Society
References
Dr. Kimberly Kelly
Assistant Professor & Director of Gender Studies
Department of Sociology
Mississippi State University
(662) 325-2498
[email protected]
Dr. Nicole Rader
Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator
Department of Sociology
Mississippi State University
Dr. Lindsey Peterson
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
Mississippi State University
Dr. Marc Riedel
Professor
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University
(662) 325-7885
[email protected]
(662) 325-1241
[email protected]
(985) 549-2097
[email protected]