Dr. Sarah Halpern Meekin

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Biography

Sarah Halpern-Meekin is a sociologist who employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to study romantic relationships and the financial circumstances of low-income families in relation to government policies. Her ongoing research includes a longitudinal study focusing on mothers from low-income backgrounds who have recently given birth, particularly assessing the effects of a program that provides monthly unconditional cash gifts. Additionally, she investigates the lives of prime-age men who are either not working or actively seeking formal employment, and studies the impact of relationship churning—specifically, on-again/off-again relationships—on the lives and well-being of parents and their children.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences