Department Writing Fellow
The Sociology Departmental Writing Fellow (DWF) is a graduate student in the department who is here to help students with all aspects of writing. The DWF assists anyone taking a sociology course--concentrators, freshmen, and students from other concentrations. As part of a sociology course, students will be writing a variety of papers (such as weekly reflections, research proposals, senior theses and many others), that draw on course materials and concepts and follow the conventions of sociological argument and writing, which can be quite different from other writing conventions in other academic disciplines.
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Qualitative and Quantitative Advisors
The Qualitative and Quantitative Advisors are Sociology PhD students who can assist Sociology concentrators and students taking Sociology courses. If you would like help with coursework or assistance with research design reach out the the department's Qualitative or Quantitative Advisor to schedule an appointment.
Qualitative Advisor - Mark Griffith
Email: markgriffith@g.harvard.edu
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Mark Griffith is a fifth-year PhD candidate in Sociology. His research interests are in sexuality studies, with a focus on consensual nonmonogamy—relationship structures in which multiple sexual and/or romantic partners are allowed under the terms of one’s relationship. In his current work, he investigates mononormativity—the societal arrangements and narratives that reward those who perform monogamy and punish those who don’t—by interviewing practitioners of consensual nonmonogamy. In 2019, Mark earned his B.A. at Dartmouth College, where he majored in Sociology and minored in African-American studies. In 2022, he earned his M.A. in Sociology at Harvard.
Quantitative Advisor - Maleah Fekete
Email: mfekete@g.harvard.edu
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Maleah Fekete is a seventh-year Ph.D. Student in Sociology. Her research seeks to understand the social processes surrounding mental disorder. She is particularly interested in understanding how meaning-making processes that vary across social groups relate to groups' differential vulnerability to psychological distress.
2023-2024 URAF Research Ambassadors
The goal of the Research Ambassadors program is to ensure that all students realize that they have the opportunity to conduct research across all disciplines as an undergraduate at Harvard and that students are then empowered to make the decision if they would indeed like to pursue a research experience over the course of their time here. Research Ambassadors will also be holding office hours and will be available to chat with undergraduates in any stage of their research career about all different research-related matters! To find out more about our fabulous cohort of Research Ambassadors, please visit our Research Ambassadors website!
For the 2023-2024 year, the URAF Research Ambassadors include Sociology concentrator, Julia García Galindo:
Julia García Galindo (she/her/hers)
Cabot House, Class of 2025
Email: juliagarciagalindo@college.harvard.edu
Julia García Galindo (she/her) is a junior at Cabot House studying sociology with a secondary in education studies. She became interested in social sciences research as a first-year after conducting an independent research project on the impact of school closures in Puerto Rico for a history course. That summer she led a research project on artistic portrayals of the Spanish American War using the Houghton Library archives as part of the SHARP Fellowship. During her sophomore year, Julia worked as a research assistant (for class credit!) to Dr. Emily Handsman, a sociologist analyzing the effectiveness of DEI policies in suburban schools. Most recently, Julia was awarded the Mellon Mays Fellowship and is in the first stages of an independent research project on the Puerto Rican education system. She hopes this project will become her senior thesis. Julia is excited to support any students interested in humanities/social sciences research!
Academic Resource Center
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) at Harvard University exists to support the academic mission of Harvard College and the GSAS by ensuring every student has full access to the transformative power of a liberal arts and sciences education. The ARC is committed to empowering students to reach their full academic potential in an inclusive and equitable academic environment. Using evidence-based methods and drawing on recent research in learning assistance, the ARC supports Harvard’s students in developing reading strategies, time management skills, and metacognitive approaches to learning. Students will have access to consultations, workshops, academic coaching, peer tutoring, and skills-based resources.