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Nathalie Williams is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan in 2009. Her research primarily focuses on the demographic responses to armed conflict, natural disasters, and climate change, with a particular interest in migration patterns in relation to these disasters. Williams has published work regarding population growth, marriage, fertility, bereavement, and the disparities in perceived risks that influence behavioral choices during disasters and war. She employs statistical analyses and survey data along with agent-based simulation models in her studies. Williams has been involved in developing new data collection strategies and conceptualization methods, notably collecting panel data from a representative sample of Nepali migrants living in over 100 countries worldwide. Additionally, she is the Principal Investigator of the Sound Data Survey Project, which aims to gather high-quality data on the Puget Sound population to contribute to evidence-based policy-making and programming in the area. The project includes diverse teams comprising faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students who receive hands-on training in survey data collection methods. In her spare time, Williams enjoys outdoor activities, international travel, and spending time with her family.
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