Professor Dr. Sophia Rodriguez
Associate Professor
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Biography
Sophia Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Sociology at NYU Steinhardt. Her research agenda focuses on issues of racial equity, urban education, and leadership policy, emphasizing the voices of marginalized youth. She is involved in longitudinal projects funded by the Spencer Foundation and the William T. Grant Foundation, employing mixed-methods ethnography to explore community-school partnerships that promote equity for immigrant youth. Dr. Rodriguez has published widely in major journals such as Anthropology & Education Quarterly and Urban Education, and has been featured in media outlets including The Washington Post and Education Week. She founded the ImmigrantEdNext Research Lab and is dedicated to mentoring doctoral students in various projects that support immigrant communities. A first-generation college student, she possesses a PhD in Educational Policy Studies and Sociology from Loyola University Chicago and has received numerous accolades, including the Early Career Award from the American Educational Research Association. Her previous experience includes teaching and curriculum development in K-12 settings.
Research Interests
Experience
Associate Professor
— PresentNew York University Steinhardt • New York, NY
Teaching and researching educational policy and sociology with a focus on equity for marginalized communities.
Tenure Track Faculty Member
— PresentUniversity of Maryland • College Park, MD
Conducted research and taught courses in the field of education.
Awards
Douglas Foley Early Career Award
William T. Grant Scholars Award
Early Career Award
Requirements for New York University Steinhardt
Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Résumé/CV
- MCC Essay (Research Area/Topic)
- Writing Sample (Master's thesis or equivalent)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcripts
- English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
Specialization Notes
Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.