Welcome! I am a sociologist of workplace inequality and diversity, and an Assistant Professor of Sociology at East Stroudsburg University. Prior to joining ESU in 2024, I worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology at Wake Forest University; before that, I was a Postdoctoral Scholar in Sociology and the NSF ADVANCE Catalyst Program at the University of Central Florida.
My research examines how social practices directly and indirectly (particularly through workplace values, assumptions, and social expectations) impact workplace inequalities. Recent and current projects investigate how people in STEM fields navigate contested ideas (e.g. diversity) and the social climate of white-male-dominated organizations.
Check out my recent publications:
- “Conforming Critical Diversity,” which examines how employees discuss considerations of diversity and inequality at a tech company, where such topics are highly politicized.
- “Advancing Equity in Academia,” which investigates how STEM faculty at a “Hispanic-Serving” research university perceive the authenticity of their institution.
- “The Language of ‘Diversity’ or ‘DEI’?” which documents how US colleges and universities broadened their diversity language to also include reference to “equity” and “inclusion” from 2015-2022.
Annika Wilcox, PhD 