Dr. Erin Ice

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erin Ice is a Postdoctoral Fellow and will become an Assistant Professor in Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin in August 2026. Her research integrates ethnographic and demographic methods to provide a fuller understanding of the complexities of an aging society. She focuses on the demographic, institutional, and interpersonal foundations of modern informal caregiving, as well as exploring the meanings of social inequalities in health within aging societies. Erin earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan, and her work has been published in notable journals such as Social Forces, Gender & Society, and the American Journal of Epidemiology. Her research has garnered support from prestigious organizations, including the American Sociological Association and the National Institutes of Health, and she has received awards such as the Dorothy S. Thomas Award from the Population Association of America.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2025-05-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Engaged in research and academic teaching, specializing in sociology and aging.

Awards

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Dorothy S. Thomas Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.