Dr. Susan Short

Professor

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Biography

Susan E. Short is the Robert E. Turner Distinguished Professor of Population Studies at Brown University, specializing in sociology and demography with a focus on the intersections of gender, health, and family demography. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, she engages with scholars across public health, medicine, and anthropology. Her research explores contextual factors and institutional influences on health outcomes, providing insights into reproductive health, child well-being, and the social dynamics that affect individual health practices. She has served as a principal investigator for numerous NICHD-funded projects examining population health and the implications of family structures. With a substantial portfolio of publications, Dr. Short contributes to the understanding of social determinants impacting health behaviors and reproductive justice. Her work includes significant studies on caregiving, health equity, and demographic transitions, making her a leader in the field of population studies. At Brown, she also teaches courses that bridge sociological theory and empirical research, covering topics such as inequalities in health and demographic methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Robert E. Turner Distinguished Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Leading research in population studies with a focus on the intersections of gender, health, and demography.

Professor

2003-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Brown University • Providence, RI

Instructing courses on population studies and sociology while contributing to extensive research in the field.

Courses

Inequalities in Health Demography Principles of Population Sociology of Gender Population Fertility Reproductive Health

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics