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Robert J. Sampson is the Woodford L. Ann Flowers University Professor at Harvard University and an affiliated research professor at the American Bar Foundation. He is the founding director of the Boston Area Research Initiative. Sampson previously taught at the University of Chicago where he built a strong research and teaching portfolio in various areas including crime, criminal justice, life course and social change, as well as neighborhood effects and civic engagement. He has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, among others. Sampson is noted for his significant contributions to the field of sociology, particularly in urban studies and social structure. His upcoming book, 'Great American City: Chicago's Enduring Neighborhood Effect,' represents the culmination of a decade-long research project on human development in Chicago neighborhoods, where he served as the scientific director for 30 years. He has authored numerous articles and award-winning books published by the University of Chicago Press, including his work on crime, law, and community effects.
Harvard University • Cambridge, MA
Professor and researcher focusing on urban sociology and crime.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Taught various courses on sociology and urban studies.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).