Patrick Shaw
Predoctoral Trainee in Sociology
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Patrick is broadly interested in using quantitative methods to study social problems. He plans to situate his research at the intersection of education, labor, migration, and the environment with a focus on emerging economies, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to beginning his doctoral work, Patrick was a statistician with a research organization and spent several years teaching middle and high school math and science.
Scholarly Interests
International development, Education, Labor, Social mobility, Quantitative methods