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Brittany M. Harder
Updated February 2016
University of Miami
Department of Sociology
5202 University Drive, Merrick Bldg.
Coral Gables FL, 33124
Work Phone: (305)-284-6762
Cell Phone: (954)-632-0310
[email protected]
Education:
Ph.D. 2013-Present
Sociology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Anticipated completion May 2017
Areas of Concentration: Medical Sociology; Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
Dissertation: “Obesity A Disease? The Hyper-Medicalization of Body Weight and
the Scientific and Lay Logics of the Obesity Epidemic”
M.A. 2011-2013
Sociology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Thesis: “The Expanding American Waist-Line: Critical Approaches to Obesity
and the Lived Experience of Body Weight” Committee: Linda Liska Belgrave,
John Murphy, and Doris Ugarriza
B.A. 2007-2011
Sociology and Accounting University of Tampa, Tampa, FL
Research Interests:
Sociology of Health and Illness, Medicalization, Illness Experience, Obesity, Health Policy, Public
Policy, Racial Attitudes, Immigration, Social Identity, Identity Construction, LGBTQ studies, Gender
studies, Sociology of the Body, Sociological Theory, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Teaching Interests:
Introduction to Sociology, Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory, Research Methods for the
Social Sciences, Race and Ethnic Studies, Immigration, Social Problems and Inequalities, Social
Stratification, Health and Illness, LGBTQI+ studies, Gender and Work, Social Movements and Policy,
Decision-Making in Health and Medicine
Publications:
Harder, Brittany M. “Second-Parent Adoption.” The Encyclopedia of Family Studies. WileyBlackwell. 2015. Forthcoming.
Harder, Brittany M. “Lesbian Relationships.” The Encyclopedia of Family Studies. Wiley-Blackwell.
2015. Forthcoming.
Harder, Brittany M. “Queer Families.” The Encyclopedia of Family Studies. Wiley-Blackwell. 2015.
Forthcoming.
Harder, Brittany M. “Gay Men Relationships.” The Encyclopedia of Family Studies. Wiley-Blackwell.
2015. Forthcoming.
Other:
Cook, Hilary, Aaron Puhrmann, Brittany M. Harder, Robert Johnson, and Kathryn Tosney. 2013.
“SEEDS Climate Survey, Executive Summary.” The National Science Foundation
Harder, Brittany. 2010. “Using SPSS and PASW: Correlation” Electronic Wikibook.
(http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Using_SPSS_and_PASW/Correlation).
Under Review:
Harder, Brittany M. and Linda Liska Belgrave. 2016. “Obesity A Disease? Lived Experiences of Body
Weight and How This Changes What We Know About the Obesity Epidemic.”
Papers in Progress:
Harder, Brittany M. and Crystal Adams. “The Lay and Scientific Logics of Health Lifestyles: The
Case of Prescription Drug Advertisements for Weight-Related Conditions.”
Louderback, Eric R., Brittany M. Harder, Rachel Lautenschlager, and Anastasiia Kuptsevych.“Does
High School Really Matter? The Longitudinal Effects of Adolescent Risky Behaviors on Adult Mental
and Physical Health Outcomes.”
Crystal Adams, Brittany M. Harder, Liza Mathias-Hayes, and Roberto Cancio. “Racial Differences in
Patients’ Perceptions of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising.”
French, Michael, Gulcin Gumus, and Brittany M. Harder. “Why People Run: The Role of Political
Ideology and State Economics in the Prevalence of Hit-and-Run Fatalities.”
Harder, Brittany M. “Women are Sicker but Men Die Quicker: Gender Differences in Mental Health
and Manifestations into Physical Health Outcomes.”
Berhide, Catherine White, Brittany M. Harder, Hilary H. Cook. 2014. “Work-Life Balance for Women
Faculty Members at a Research I University and a Teaching University.”
Grants and Scholarships:
Graduate Assistantship. Department of Sociology. University of Miami. 2011-present.
Summer Research Funding Award. Department of Sociology. University of Miami. 2015.
Summer Research Assistantship. Department of Sociology. University Of Miami. 2015.
Attending Training Workshop Funds. The Ninth Semi-Annual Writing Workshop: Gender, Science,
and Organizations at the Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) Winter Meeting. Georgetown,
Washington DC. Department of Sociology. University of Miami. 2015.
Max and Peggy Kriloff Student Travel Scholarship. 2015. Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society. “Obesity a Disease? How the Rejection of Weight Labels Can Influence the
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Compliance of Obesity.” New Orleans, LA.
Graduate Activity Fee Allocation Committee Award. 2015. Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society. “Obesity a Disease? How the Rejection of Weight Labels Can Influence the
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Compliance of Obesity.” New Orleans, LA.
UM Department of Sociology Travel Funds. 2015. “Obesity a Disease? How the Rejection of Weight
Labels Can Influence the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Compliance of Obesity.” New Orleans, LA.
Summer Research Assistantship. Department of Sociology. University Of Miami. 2014.
Max and Peggy Kriloff Student Travel Scholarship. 2014. Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society. “Embodiment of a Fat Identity: How Recent Efforts in the Medicalization of Body
Weight Influence How Women Live (With and Through) Their Bodies.” Charlotte, NC.
Graduate Activity Fee Allocation Committee Award. 2014. Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society. “Embodiment of a Fat Identity: How Recent Efforts in the Medicalization of Body
Weight Influence How Women Live (With and Through) Their Bodies.” Charlotte, NC.
UM Department of Sociology Travel Funds. 2014. “Embodiment of a Fat Identity: How Recent
Efforts in the Medicalization of Body Weight Influence How Women Live (With and Through) Their
Bodies.” Charlotte, NC
National Science Foundation: SEEDS (Scientists and Engineers Expanding Diversity and Success)
ADVANCE Program Travel Funds. 2013. Sixth Semi-Annual Writing Workshop: Gender, Science,
and Organizations at the Annual Meeting for the American Sociological Association. New York, NY.
National Science Foundation: SEEDS ADVANCE Program Summer Funding. 2013
National Science Foundation: SEEDS ADVANCE Program Research Assistantship. 2013.
National Science Foundation: SEEDS ADVANCE Program Travel Funds. 2013. “Addressing
Isolation: A Climate Issue That Reduces Women’s Career Satisfaction.” Alexandria, VA.
Max and Peggy Kriloff Student Travel Scholarship. 2013. Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society. “Technology in the Classroom: Do ‘Tech-Savvy’ Classes Meet Students’
Expectations for Higher Learning?” Atlanta, GA.
Graduate Activity Fee Allocation Committee Award. 2013. Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society. “Technology in the Classroom: Do ‘Tech-Savvy’ Classes Meet Students’
Expectations for Higher Learning?” Atlanta, GA.
UM Department of Sociology Travel Funds. 2013. “Technology in the Classroom: Do ‘Tech-Savvy’
Classes Meet Students’ Expectations for Higher Learning?” Atlanta, GA.
Max and Peggy Kriloff Student Travel Scholarship. 2012. Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society. “Redefining and Maintaining a Racial and Ethnic Identity in Contemporary
America.” New Orleans, LA.
Graduate Activity Fee Allocation Committee Award. 2012. Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society. “Redefining and Maintaining a Racial and Ethnic Identity in Contemporary
America.” New Orleans, LA.
UM Department of Sociology Travel Funds. 2012. “Redefining and Maintaining a Racial and Ethnic
Identity in Contemporary America.” New Orleans, LA.
Dana Grant from the University of Tampa. Harder, Brittany M. 2010. Travel Funds to the Annual
Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion: “Father Abraham vs. Abe Lincoln: An
Examination of Religious Affiliation and U.S. History Knowledge.” Baltimore, MA.
Summer Research Initiative Research Assistantship. University of Maryland. 2010.
Delo Grant from the University of Tampa. 2009. Research Equipment. “Conforming Our Way to
Heaven, A Study Examining Conformity of Religious and Paranormal Beliefs.”
Dana Grant from the University of Tampa. 2009. Travel Fund to Society for the Scientific Study of
Religion. “Conforming Our Way to Heaven, A Study Examining Conformity in Religious and
Paranormal Beliefs.”
Academic Scholarship, University of Tampa 2007-2011.
Research Experience:
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Sociology, University of Miami, Under the Supervision of
Dr. Michael T. French (2014-present), Dr. Crystal Adams (2013-present), Dr. Robert Johnson (20122014), and Dr. Roger Dunham (2011-2012).
Graduate Summer Research Assistant, Department of Sociology, University of Miami, Under the
Supervision of Dr. Crystal Adams, Summer 2014 and Summer 2015.
Research Associate, Health Economics Research Group (HERG), University of Miami, Under the
Supervision of Dr. Michael T. French. 2014-present.
Research Assistant, National Science Foundation SEEDS Advance Program, University of Miami,
Under the Supervision of Dr. Kathryn Tosney and Dr. Robert Johnson. 2012-2013.
Research Group Member, Queer Studies Research Group, University of Miami, 2011-2013.
Student Research Assistant, University of Tampa. Department of Sociology. Under the Supervision of
Dr. Ryan T. Cragun and Mandi Barringer, MA. “Men, Work, and Housework: Comparing the Messages
in Religious and Secular Literature.” 2011.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Tampa, Department of Sociology, Under the
Supervision of Dr. Ryan T. Cragun, “Conforming Our Way to Heaven.” 2008- 2011.
Undergraduate Researcher, University of Tampa, Department of Sociology, Under the Supervision of
Dr. Bruce Friesen and Dr. Ryan T. Cragun, “Father Abraham vs. Abe Lincoln: An Examination of
Religious Affiliation and U.S. History Knowledge.” 2009-2011.
Undergraduate Researcher, University of Tampa, Department of Sociology, Under the Supervision of
Dr. Bruce Friesen and Ryan T. Cragun, “Gender Differences in History about Our History.” 2009-2011.
Summer Research Initiative Scholar, University of Maryland. The College of Behavioral and Social
Sciences and Department of Sociology, Under the Supervision of Dr. Reeve Vanneman, Joanna Kling,
MA., and Dr. Kim Nickerson, “End of the Gender Revolution: Working Mothers and Stay at Home
Mothers in the Media.” 2010.
Undergraduate Research Institute Participant, University of Tampa, Department of Sociology. Under the
Supervision of Dr. Ryan T. Cragun, “A Universal Secularism Scale, Reliability and Validity.” 2010.
Teaching Experience:
Co-Creator. Decision-Making in Healthcare. University of Miami. Spring 2015-present.
Instructor. Introduction to Sociology. University of Miami. Spring 2015.
Instructor. Introduction to Sociology. University of Miami. Fall 2014.
Graduate Student Assistant. Health Policy. University of Miami. Spring 2013.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant. Sociology of Gays and Lesbians. University of Miami. Fall 2013.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant. Sociology of Gays and Lesbians. University of Miami. Fall 2012.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant. Crime and Deviance. University of Miami. Fall 2011-Spring
2012.
Guest Lectures:
Harder, Brittany M. 2014. “What’s the same and what Remains since the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t
Tell.” Guest Lecturer for Sociology of Gays and Lesbians. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2014. “Mental and Physical Health among the LGBTQ Community.” Guest
Lecturer for the Psychological, Sociological, and Historical Bases of Sexual Identity. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2014. “LGBTQ Identities.” Guest Lecturer for Social Deviance. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2014. “Gender and Sexuality.” Guest Lecturer for Social Problems. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2013. “Sex and Sexualities.” Guest Lecturer for Introduction to Sociology. Miami,
FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2013. “LGBTQ Families.” Guest Lecturer for Introduction to Sociology. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2013. “LGBTQ Health.” Guest Lecturer for the Psychological, Sociological, and
Historical Bases of Sexual Identity. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2013. “Same-Sex Parenting.” Guest Lecturer for Sociology of Gays and Lesbians.
Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2013. “LGBTQ Health Research and Policy.” Guest Lecturer for the Psychological,
Sociological, and Historical Bases of Sexual Identity. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2012. “Same-Sex Parenting and Families.” Guest Lecturer for the Sociology of
Gays and Lesbians. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2011. “Successful Aging Predictors in Young Adults: An Examination of College
Students’ Current Life Styles, Aspects of Ageism, and Thoughts of Growing Old.” Guest Lecturer for
Sociology of Aging. Tampa, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2010. “Gender Differences in History about Our History.” Guest Lecturer for
Introduction to Research and Research Methods. Tampa, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. 2010. “How to Do Social Research.” Guest Lecturer for Research Methods. Tampa,
FL.
Panageotou, Steve and Brittany M. Harder. 2009. “Conforming Our Way to Heaven.” Guest Lecturer for
Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Tampa, FL.
Conference Papers and Presentations:
Harder, Brittany M. 2015. “Obesity a Disease? How the Rejection of Weight Labels Can Influence the
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Compliance of Obesity.” Presented at the Annual Meeting for the Southern
Sociological Society in New Orleans, LA
Harder, Brittany M., Katelyn Rozenbroek, and Roberto Cancio. 2014. “Embodiment of a Fat Identity:
How Recent Efforts in the Medicalization of Body Weight Influences How Women Live (With and
Through) Their Bodies.” Presented at the Annual Meeting for the Southern Sociological Society in
Charlotte, NC.
Harder, Brittany M., Hilary H. Cook, Aaron Puhrmann, Robert Johnson and Kathryn Tosney. 2013.
“Addressing Isolation: A Climate Issue That Reduces Women’s Career Satisfaction.” Presented at the
National Science Foundation ADVANCE Program Workshop. Alexandria, VA.
Harder, Brittany M., Hilary H. Cook, Aaron Puhrmann, Robert Johnson and Kathryn Tosney. 2013.
“Addressing Isolation: A Climate Issue That Reduces Women’s Career Satisfaction.” Presented at the
Annual Dinner with UM President Donna E. Shalala. Miami, FL.
Harder, Brittany M. and Katelyn Rozenbroek. 2013. “Technology in the Classroom: Do ‘Tech-Savvy’
Classes Meet Students’ Expectations for Higher Learning?” Presented at the Annual Meeting for the
Southern Sociological Society in Atlanta, GA.
Harder, Brittany M. and Karie Peralta. 2012. “Redefining and Maintaining a Racial and Ethnic Identity
in Contemporary America.” Presented at the Annual Meeting for the Southern Sociological Society.
New Orleans, LA.
Harder, Brittany M. 2010. “Father Abraham vs. Abe Lincoln: An Examination of Religious Affiliation
and U.S. History Knowledge.” Presented at the Annual Meeting for the Society for the Scientific Study
of Religion. Baltimore, MD.
Vanneman, Reeve and Brittany M. Harder. 2010. “End of the Gender Revolution: Working Mothers and
Stay at Home Mothers in the Media.” Paper Presented at the Summer Research Initiative Closing
Ceremony. University of Maryland, College Park.
Panageotou, Steve and Brittany M. Harder. 2010. Masters of Ceremony. “Investigation into the
Meanings of Religion.” Sociology Speaker’s Corner. Tampa, FL.
Cragun, Ryan T., Steve Panageotou, and Brittany M. Harder. 2009. “Conforming Our Way to Heaven.”
Presented at the Annual Meeting for the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. Denver, CO.
Panageotou, Steve and Brittany M. Harder. 2009. “Conforming Our Way to Heaven.” Presented at the
Social Psychology Fair. Tampa, FL.
Honors and Awards:
American Sociological Association. Panel for Improving Sociology at the Undergraduate and High
School Level. Washington DC., MD. 2010.
Summer Research Initiative Scholar, University of Maryland. 2010.
National Science Foundation. Scholar Lunch. Summer Research Initiative and Patricia E. White, Ph.D.
Arlington, VA. 2010.
Sigma Alpha Pi Success Fraternity, University of Tampa. 2009-2011.
Active Citizen Award, University of Tampa. PEACE. 2009-2010.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Town Hall Meeting. Selected as Honorary
Presidential Town Hall Attendant. Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. 2010.
Denoff Scholarship for the Social Sciences, Second Place, University of Tampa. Department of
Sociology, 2010.
Senior Spartan Award Nominee, University of Tampa. Office of Leadership and Engagement. 2011.
President Leadership Fellow Mentor, University of Tampa. Office of Leadership and Engagement.
2008-2011.
Certifications and Workshops:
Ninth Semi-Annual Writing Workshop: Gender, Science, and Organizations at the Sociologists for
Women in Society (SWS) Winter Meetings in Georgetown, Washington DC. 2015.
Sixth Semi-Annual Writing Workshop: Gender, Science, and Organizations at the Annual Meeting for
the American Sociological Association (ASA) in New York, New York, August 2013.
Institutional Review Board CITI Certification for Conducting Human Subjects Research: 08/2014;
09/2012
Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop Participant. University of Miami. 2011-2014.
Service:
Committee Member. Departmental Website and Social Media Committee. Department of Sociology,
University of Miami. 2013-present.
Vice President. GRADOUT Graduate Student Organization. University of Miami. 2015-present.
Secretary. PRISM Graduate Student Organization. University of Miami. 2014-2015.
Manager of Editorial Review. “Sociology of Mental Health: Selected Topics from Forty Years 19702010s” by Johnson, Turner & Link, Springer. 2014.
Graduate Student Representative. Medical Sociology Search Committee in the Department of
Sociology. University of Miami. 2014.
Ad-Hoc Reviewer. “Gender, Globalization and the IT/ITes Economy and Workplace.” 2013.
Graduate Student Representative. Faculty Meetings in the Department of Sociology. University of
Miami. 2012-2013.
Public Relations Chair. Sociology Club, University of Tampa. 2009-2011.
Social Concerns Committee Member. Student Government, University of Tampa. 2009-2010.
Constitution Committee Member. GLTSBA. University of Tampa. 2009-2010.
Mentor. President Leadership Fellows. University of Tampa. 2008-2011.
Mentor. E.L.I.T.E (Educating Leaders in Today’s Environment), University of Tampa. 2008-2011.
Standards Board. Extreme E.L.I.T.E. University of Tampa. 2010-2011.
President. Extreme E.L.I.T.E. University of Tampa. 2009-2010.
Community Service Chair. Extreme E.L.I.T.E. 2008-2009.
Professional Associations:
Southern Sociological Society
American Sociological Association
Semi-Annual Writing Group: Gender, Science, and Organizations
Other Memberships and Leadership Involvements:
Human Rights Campaign, Field Manager and Canvasser
Organizing for America, Barack Obama
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The Fairtrade Foundation
The Ophelia Project, Boys Initiative
The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life
References:
Robert Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Miami
(305)-284-6768
[email protected]
Michael T. French, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Miami
(305)-284-6039
[email protected]
Linda Liska Belgrave, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Graduate Chair
University of Miami
(305)-284-6129
[email protected]
Kim Nickerson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Diversity
University of Maryland
(301)-405-7599
[email protected]
Ryan T. Cragun, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Tampa
(813)-257-3530
[email protected]
Bruce Friesen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Tampa
(813)-257-3464
[email protected]
Kathryn W. Tosney, Ph.D.
Professor and Director of SEEDS
University of Miami
(305)-284-2673
[email protected]
Crystal Adams, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Miami
(305)-284-6762
[email protected]