Dr. Chandra Muller

Biography

Chandra L. Muller is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin. Her extensive academic career has focused on the intersection of education and social outcomes, particularly how education shapes life course trajectories in relation to health and work. Muller’s research emphasizes the preparation for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers, with particular attention to the variances in experiences based on gender, race, ethnicity, social class, disability, and immigration status. She co-authored the significant work 'Coming of Political Age: American Schools and Civic Development of Immigrant Youth' in 2013, which reflects her interest in civic education among immigrant youth. Muller has held several prestigious roles, including serving as Chair of the Sociology of Education Section of the American Sociological Association and has been an active member of various editorial boards and research grant committees. Her scholarly contributions are guided by a commitment to understanding how family, community, and educational policies affect health behavior and the education transition into adulthood.

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