Dr. Victor Nee

Professor

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Biography

Victor Nee is the Frank Rosa Rhodes Professor of Economic Sociology at Cornell University and the Director of the Center for the Study of Economy and Society. He has been influential in the realms of economic sociology and organizational sociology, focusing on topics such as immigration, assimilation, and socio-economic inequality. Nee received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University and has previously held professorships at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and New York University Abu Dhabi. His significant works include 'Remaking the American Mainstream' co-authored with Richard Alba and 'Capitalism' co-edited with Sonja Opper. Nee's research contributes to the understanding of market transition and new institutionalism, and he has received multiple awards for his scholarly contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Frank Rosa Rhodes Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Leading research and directing the Center for the Study of Economy and Society.

Global Professor

— Present

New York University, Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi, UAE

Teaching and conducting research in global contexts.

Goldwin Smith Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Served as a professor in the Department of Sociology.

Chair

— Present

Department of Sociology, Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Led departmental efforts and initiatives.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

Engaged in teaching and research in sociology.

Lecturer

— Present

John F. Kennedy Institute of Politics • Cambridge, MA

Conducted seminars and lectures on political sociology.

Awards

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George R. Terry Book Award

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Fellow

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Fellow

Courses

SOC 2190 Introduction to Economic Sociology SOC 4330/6330 Economy and Society SOC 6490 New Institutionalism

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture