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Benjamin Cornwell's research focuses on the implications of social networks and sequence processes for individuals within social systems. His work demonstrates how changes in the ordering of social connections affect various social phenomena, including organizational functioning and the epidemic spread of disease. He has extensively written on the processes that shape social inequality. Recent research topics include the role of social network structure in epidemics and pandemics, measurement of social network change through national surveys, and sequencing social action. Cornwell serves as a co-investigator on the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, an NSF-funded study that examines the role of social networks in shaping health outcomes. His analyses provide valuable insights into how social networks change in the wake of health issues and relate to social disadvantage. His research has been featured in numerous media outlets, and he has authored the book 'Social Sequence Analysis', which outlines measurement and representation techniques for complexly ordered social phenomena. His contributions to the field have earned him the American Sociological Association's Leo F. Goodman Award for his work in sociological methodology.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Professor in the Department of Sociology, focusing on research and teaching in social networks and their implications.
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