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Rob Eschmann is an Associate Professor at the Data Science Institute in Columbia University, specializing in educational inequality, community violence, racism, and youth wellbeing. His research uncovers individual, group, and institutional-level barriers to racial and economic equity, while paying special attention to the heroic efforts of everyday people combatting these barriers. Eschmann's work investigates the effects of online experiences on real-world outcomes, focusing on the relationship between online communication and community violence. His current research explores the themes of race and racism in the digital era, bridging the gap between virtual and face-to-face experiences. He has authored a forthcoming book with the University of California Press titled "Hood Comes Racism Resistance Digital Era," which systematically explores how online communication has transformed the expressions of racism and its effects on communities of color. Eschmann has taught various classes related to race and racial justice, urban education, social welfare policy, statistics, and program evaluation. Before joining Columbia, he was part of Boston University School of Social Work, serving as the Assistant Director of Research at BU’s Center for Antiracist Research.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)