Lab Members
Karina Dotson
Research Director: Karina Dotson is a social science researcher at the University of Michigan pursuing a PhD in Sociology. She has specialized training in demography and population studies through the Institute for Social Research Population Studies Center. Her research interests are broadly in the areas of: Crime and Deviance, Punishment Practices in the U.S., Transportation, Social Policy, and Survey Methodology. Karina has experience in qualitative, quantitative, and demographic research methods, and mostly employs multi-methods in her research.
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Zeinab Eidy
Hi, my name is Zeinab Eidy and I am a second year transfer student at U-M, intending to major in Public Health while on the pre-medical track. What interested me in this research position is that we’re able to analyze social, cultural, and environmental factors that impact criminology. As an Arab and Muslim woman who immigrated to the United States, looking beyond data and instead at the diverse backgrounds people are brought up in is a way for me to bring in my own perspective and further understand how to support underrepresented communities similar to mine. Outside of school and extracurricular activities, I enjoy reading, watching all genres of movies, and the outdoors.
Albert Hawks Jr.
Research Director: Albert Hawks, Jr. is a researcher at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he is pursuing his PhD. Albert is a fellow with the Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies and holds an M.Div. and S.T.M. from Yale University. His research examines the intersection of morality, aesthetic judgment, and power in popular culture and civil society. A.J. is also a contributing editor for the Journal of the History of Ideas blog. A.J. is also tall and does not play basketball, sadly.
Christian Hill
Christian Hill is a senior majoring in Sociology with a concentration in Law, Justice, and Social Change. She really enjoys anything crime related, especially if she gets to enjoy it with her mom! She is excited to expand her interest in crime and grow as a student while gaining knowledge and experience. In her free time, she watches a lady color in a coloring book dedicated to serial killers on Tiktok.
Shannon Hickey
Lead Research Assistant:Shannon Hickey is a junior at the University of Michigan majoring in Spanish and Sociology with a Law, Justice, and Social Change sub-major. She plans to pursue a law degree after completing her undergraduate and seek a career in social justice. Her areas of interest include women’s and LGBTQ rights, gender-based violence, and immigration reform. Shannon has previously worked as a student clinician for the MSU College of Law Immigration Law Clinic and for the Feminist Majority Foundation’s Equality Votes Campus Campaign.
Tatum Kleis
Lead Research Assistant: Tatum Kleis is a sophomore at the University of Michigan interested in pursuing a degree in Sociology with a Law, Justice, and Social Change sub-major. Although she is unsure of her exact career path, she is very passionate about social change. Her areas of interest include criminal justice system reform as well as the connection between environmental and social inequality. She is a member of Prison Birth Project, a student-led club which raises awareness for pregnant, incarcerated females and advocates for prison reform.
Brianna Fradin
Research Assistant: Brianna Fradin is a junior pursuing her B.A. from the University of Michigan studying Cognitive Science (on the Philosophy and Cognition path) with a double minor in (1) Law, Justice, and Social Change and (2) Community Action and Social Change. She is considered a leader amongst her peers and is known for her analytical thinking, public speaking skills, and strong understanding of people. Following undergrad, she plans to attend law school. Outside of academics, she enjoys exercising — whether it be running, playing soccer or tennis, or going on long walks with family and friends.
Katherine Hasted
Research Assistant Emeritus: Katherine is a December 2020 graduate with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in music. Katherine’s sociological interests include educational inequality and environmental determinants of health. She is planning on pursuing a masters degree sometime in the future.
Kulsoom Haqqi
Research Assistant Emeritus: Kulsoom Haqqi is a senior at the University of Michigan pursuing a degree in Psychology alongside a double minor in Crime and Justice and MedicalAnthropology. Kulsoom’s interests in the field of psychology include clinical and cognitive psychology with a focus on young adults. Outside of academics Kulsoom enjoys jogging, volunteering at animal shelters, and doing calligraphy.
Charlotte Kopelman
Research Assistant: Charlotte Kopelman is from Los Angeles, CA. She is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Law, Justice, and Social Change. She love drinking tea and watching good movies (specifically psychological thrillers that give you chills).
Morgan Gomes
Research Assistant: My name is Morgan Gomes and I am in my first year at the University of Michigan. I’m from a small town about 45 minutes away from campus, but I definitely prefer the energy and excitement of a college town. Beyond that, I’m a very social and inquisitive person so I really enjoy getting to know people and making connections. I love studying psychology, sociology, and criminology, but as a creative outlet, I sing and listen to all kinds of music!
Nitya Marimuthu
Research Assistant: My name is Nitya Marimuthu and I am a freshman at the University of Michigan. My intended major is Political Science and I hope to pursue law later down the path. Before coming to Umich, I was on a quest to find the most unique/best coffee in the Bay Area, but now that I’m a broke college student I spend my free time scrolling through Tiktok, listening to podcasts, watching cheesy rom-coms, or going on long walks (along with other free activities). I love fall spices, especially cinnamon. I am so excited to join the project and I look forward to working with everyone!
Cameron Fuller
Research Assistant: Cameron Fuller is working on obtaining her bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Political Science with a minor in History. Her other areas of interest include musical theatre, technical theatre, and social change. With her spare time she sits on the board of the Fuller Family Foundation and works with a non-profit distributing supplies to the homeless. Cameron is excited to be working on this research studying the interplay between social influences and crime.
Gillian Farland
Research Assistant: Gillian Farland is a second-year LSA Honors student from Potomac, Maryland pursuing a dual degree in Statistics and Economics with a minor in Spanish. While studying at the University of Michigan, Gillian was admitted into the university’s flagship program, UROP, affording her the opportunity to serve as a research assistant and work alongside a faculty member on examining demographic and structural variables related to unsolved homicides (cold cases). On campus commitments include Women in Mathematics, Michigan Undergraduate Students of Statistics (MUgSS), and Society of Women in Economics. In past summers, Gillian has participated in immersion trips to Spain and Peru, and plans to gain fluency in Spanish through Michigan’s study abroad program. In her free time, she enjoys soccer scrimmages at Mitchell Field, playing the guitar, attending hockey games at Yost, and marathon movie nights with friends.
Kathryn Ennis
Research Assistant: Kathryn Ennis is a freshman pursuing degrees in sociology and psychology with a minor in German. Kate is planning to obtain a PhD and she is interested in conducting research related to the juvenile justice system. Kate’s interest in sociology and psychology stemmed from a love of watching Criminal Minds, which she has watched in entirety at least four times. In her spare time, Kate enjoys staying active with walks and is attempting various workout classes this fall.
Muskaan Multani
Research Assistant: Hello, my name is Muskaan Multani and I am from Spring Lake, Michigan. I am currently a Sophomore in the College of LSA and I am double majoring in psychology and Social Theory & Practice. I joined this project because I’m deeply interested in psychology and finding a project that applied psychology to criminology really sparked my interest. I’m excited to see how different fields of study can come together to help and inform one another.
Yuting (Yoanna) Hsu
Research Assistant: Yuting (Yoanna) Hsu is a freshman at the University of Michigan pursuing a degree in either Economics or Communications. She loves reading, gaming, eating, and re-binging New Girl and Modern Family. Yoanna is shy at first, but once she gets to know people she can get pretty sociable (annoyingly so, according to her best friends:)).
Bea Brockey
Research Assistant: Bea Brockey is a sophomore majoring in Sociology and minoring in LGBTQ studies with a concentration in psychology. She has a variety of interests and loves to watch Criminal minds and do deep dives into serial killer Wikipedia pages. She loves tea and cats and is always open to meeting new people and making new friends. She is so excited to work on this project and gain some valuable research experience!