PHILIP REDMAN
University of Chicago
Department of Sociology
1126 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637
philredman@uchicago.edu
(512) 963-8792
EDUCATION: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
M.A. in Sociology, Summer 2009
Ph.D. in Sociology, estimated graduation 2013
Rice University, Houston, TX
B.A. in Sociology, cum laude, Spring 2007
RESEARCH
Sociology Research Practicum, Survey Research Center, Chicago IL
EXPERIENCE: Cognitive Interviewer, Questionnaire Designer, and Analyst, Winter 2010
Conducted cognitive interviews with a representative quota sample of Americans
Probed respondents about their interpretation and understanding of transgender-related questions
Developed recommendations for adjustments to potential transgender-related GSS questions
Studied logic of survey design and cognitive interviewing
Discussed specific concerns with and interpretations of transgender identities and behaviors
Interviewer and Analyst, Spring 2009
Interviewed doctors, administrators, and managers regarding insurance usage
Refined research questions and interview schedules
Coded interview transcripts for meaningful clusters of information
Men’s Social Support and Risk Networks, National Opinion Research Center, Chicago, IL
Graduate Research Assistant, Fall 2009
Edited and modified Institutional Review Board protocol
Underwent training on highly sensitive issues of drug use and sexual behavior interviewing
Wrote and edited materials for Respondent-Driven Sampling recruitment
Metis Associates, Chicago, IL
Writing Program Evaluation Consultant, Fall 2008
Interviewed teachers, administrators, and educators about the implementation of program
Observed classroom interactions and lessons
Sociology Department, Rice University, Houston, TX
Walter Hall Scholarship Undergraduate Researcher, May 2006-May 2007
Organized and conducted multiple-interview study of Houston classrooms and teachers
Navigated institutional and bureaucratic requirements for research
Synthesized and analyzed pertinent data on health and sexuality education
TEACHING
Self, Culture, and Society, Bert Cohler, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
EXPERIENCE: Social Science Core Curriculum Intern, Fall 2010-Spring 2011
Led class discussions on social theory
Evaluated and graded student papers in tandem with Professor Cohler
Discussed course content with students in individual meetings
Helped design and adjust course writing assignments
Sociology of Human Sexuality, Edward Laumann, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant, Spring 2010
Contributed to course content and syllabus edits
Graded student papers, tests, and exercises
Discussed course concepts at length with students in groups and individually
Conducted class during Professor Laumann’s absence
Presented own original research to students
The Institution of Education, Charles Bidwell, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant, Winter 2010
Met with students individually to discuss class concepts
Explained and debated various theoretical perspectives on education
Led occasional class discussions
Synthesized student-led contributions to a schema of educational change
Evaluated student papers and provided feedback to students and Professor Bidwell
Deviant Behavior, Kristen Schilt, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant, Fall 2008, Fall 2009
Established office hours and met with students
Discussed class concepts at length with struggling and/or interested students
Graded student quizzes and homework assignments
Evaluated and graded student essays and research projects
RELEVANT
COURSES:
Logic of Inquiry in Case Study Methods, Mario Small
Qualitative Research for Questionnaire Design, Martha van Haitsma
Theorizing Gender, Kristen Schilt
Microsociology and Symbolic Interactionism, Andrew Abbott
Sociology of Human Sexuality, Edward Laumann
Seminar in Contested Sexualities, Kristen Schilt
Sociological Inquiry, John Levi Martin, Edward Laumann, Elizabeth Clemens
Educational Organizations and Social Inequality, Charles Bidwell
Gender and Work, Kristen Schilt
The Institution of Education, Charles Bidwell
The Regulation of Sexuality, Mary Anne Case
Content Analysis, James Evans
Urban Structure and Process, Omar McRoberts
HONORS:
Charles Bidwell Educational Sociology Travel Fund, 2010
B.A. in Sociology, Rice University 2007, cum laude
Baker College Academic Fellow
President’s Honor Roll, Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Fall 2004
Walter Hall Sociology Scholarship, $2000 competitive prize, Spring 2006-Spring 2007
Directed Honors Research, Fall 2006-Spring 2007
Rice Women’s Resource Center Impact Award
Weber-Durkheim Sociology Award ($300)
Baker College Service Award
CONFERENCE American Sociological Association 2010 Annual Meeting
PAPERS:
Sex Education and the Construction of ‘Proper’ Sexual Practices
Sociology of Education Section Session
WORKS IN
PROGRESS:
“The Intersection of Content and Method in Sex Education”
SERVICE:
University of Chicago Sociology Spring Institute Entertainment Organizer, 2008
University of Chicago Graduate Student Union Department Organizer, 2010
ADVANCE (Advocating Diversity and the Need for Cultural Exchange) committee chair
Take Back the Night (Sexual Violence Awareness Raising) Organizer, Fall 2006
One in Four: Men’s Program (Sexual Assault Prevention) Trainee/Organizer, Fall 2006
8th Grade Math Tutoring, McReynolds Middle School, Houston, TX, Fall 2006-Spring 2007