Dr. Catherine Corrigall Brown

Biography

Catherine Corrigall-Brown is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine, she has made significant contributions to the study of social movements, political sociology, and social psychology, particularly regarding identity. Her notable works include 'Patterns of Protest' published by Stanford University Press in 2012 and 'Keeping March Alive', which is currently under contract with New York University Press. Over the years, her research has received funding from various grants including the SSHRC Insight Grant in 2018. Additionally, she has published extensively in top academic journals such as 'Social Forces' and 'Mobilization'. Dr. Corrigall-Brown is also an active member of the sociological community, serving as deputy editor for the journal 'Mobilization' and has held leadership positions within the American Sociological Association. Her teaching and mentorship received recognition through the Killam Faculty Teaching Prize in 2017 and the Early Investigator Award from the Canadian Sociological Association in 2013, highlighting her influence and commitment to sociology education and research.

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