Last updated: 10/2015
Rebecca Wang
Department of Sociology
The Maxwell School of Syracuse University
302 Maxwell Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244-1090
rwang09@syr.edu
Education
In Progress
2010
2007
Ph.D., Sociology, Syracuse University
M.A., Sociology, San Jose State University
B.A., Sociology, University of California, Irvine
B.A., Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine
Research Interests
Asian and Latino immigration, Aging and the life course, Health and disability in later life,
Intergenerational family dynamics
Awards, Fellowships, and Research Experience
2013-current Research Assistant for Dr. Amy Lutz, Center for Policy Research, Maxwell
School, Syracuse University
2013-2014
Syracuse University Fellowship, Syracuse University
2010-2011
Syracuse University Fellowship, Syracuse University
2010
Provost Service Learning Award, San Jose State University
2009-2010
Research Assistant, Dr. Yoko Baba, San Jose State University
2008-2010
Graduate Research Assistant, Office of Institutional Research, San Jose State
University.
2007
Sociology Department Certificate Program in Diversity, University of
California, Irvine
2006
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Grant Recipient,
University of California, Irvine
Publications
Forthcoming
Wang, Rebecca and Janet Wilmoth. 2015. “Demography of Aging” in Encyclopedia of
Sociology, 2nd Edition, edited by G. Ritzer. Blackwell Publishing.
Forthcoming
Abdul-Malak, Ynesse and Rebecca Wang. 2015. “Immigration, Life Course, and Aging” in
Gerontology: Changes, Challenges, and Solutions, edited by M. Harrington-Meyer & E.
Daniele. Praeger Publishing.
Silverstein, Merril and Rebecca Wang. 2015. “Does Familism Inhibit Demand for Long-Term
Care? Public Policy Implications of Growing Ethnic Diversity in the United States.” Public
Policy & Aging Report 25(3):83-87. doi: 10.1093/ppar/prv016
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Conference Presentations
2015
2015
2014
2013
2012
2010
2009
2007
“Does Familism Inhibit Demand for Long-Term Care? Public Policy
Implications of Growing Ethnic Diversity in the United States” Presented at the
Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America
“Explicating Gender and Ambivalence in Intergenerational Relationships:
Insights from Case Studies of Transgender Adult-Children” Presented at the
Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems
“Change as the Rule, Not the Exception: Celebrating Diversity in Transgender
Life Course” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society
“(Re)Discovery: Examining Transgender Life Using the Life Course Perspective”
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society
“Likelihood to Intergroup Date at a Racially Diverse College Campus.” Presented
at the Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Sociological Society
“Social Outcomes of Latino Children at Sunday Friends.” Presented at the
Annual Meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association Annual Conference
“Sunday Friends: A Working Alternative to Charity.” Presented at the Annual
Meeting of the Association of Applied and Clinical Sociology
“Asian and Latino Couples: A Qualitative Look,” Presented at the Undergraduate
Research Symposium, Irvine
Teaching Experience
Courses Taught
Summer 2013 SOC 252: Racial and Cultural Minorities, Utica College
Summer 2014 SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology, Syracuse University
Fall 2015
MAX 123: Critical Issues for the United States
Teaching Assistant
Sum. 2014
Sum. 2013
Spring 2013
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2011
SOC 400/SWK600: Aging in the Context of Family Life with Merril Silverstein,
Syracuse University
SOC 400/SWK600: Aging in the Context of Family Life with Merril Silverstein,
Syracuse University
SOC 281: Sociology of Families with Merril Silverstein, Syracuse University
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology with Janet Wilmoth, Syracuse University
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology with Jackie Orr, Syracuse University
SOC 248: Racial and Ethnic Inequalities with Amy Lutz, Syracuse University
Invited Speaker
Fall 2014
“Emerging Issues Among Asian and Latino Immigrant Elders in the US,”
Prepared for Aging and Society, taught by Dr. Merril Silverstein.
Fall 2014
“Conquering Your Comp Exams” with Dr. Amy Lutz, Future Professoriate
Program, Syracuse University
Spring 2014 “Gender Transition and Intergenerational Relationships Across the Life Course”
Women and Gender Studies Brown Bag Speaker Series, Colgate University
Spring 2014 “Publishing: A View from the Inside” with Dr. Merril Silverstein, Future
Professoriate Program, Syracuse University
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Spring 2014
“New Arrivals, Emerging Issues: Aging in the United States” Prepared for
Introduction to Asian American Studies taught by Yasmin Ortiga, Syracuse
University
Fall 2013
“Creating those Aha! Moments: Activities and Assignments that Work,” with
Tracy Peterchak. Future Professoriate Program, Syracuse University
Fall 2011
“Intergroup Romantic Relationships.” Racial and Ethnic Inequalities taught by
Dr. Amy Lutz, Syracuse University
Summer 2011 “Contemporary US Immigration issues” Social Problems taught by Jessica
Hausauer, Syracuse University
Spring 2011 “Asian Americans and the Model Minority.” Introduction to Asian American
Studies taught by Dr. Prema Kurien, Syracuse University
University and Department Service
2014-current
2014-2015
2013-2014
Fall 2014
2011-2013
2010-2012
2010-2012
2010-2011
2011-2012
Member, Sociology Department Graduate Committee, Syracuse University
Member, “Aging Families, Changing Families” Conference Planning Committee
Member, LGBT Concerns Committee, Syracuse University
Student Member, Sociology Faculty Search Committee, Syracuse University
University Senator, Syracuse University Senate
Senator-at-large, Graduate Student Organization, Syracuse University
Member, InnComplete Committee, Syracuse University
Vice-President, Sociology Graduate Student Assemblage, Syracuse University
President, Sociology Graduate Student Assemblage, Syracuse University
Professional Service
2015
2014
Member, ASA Section on Aging and the Life Course Membership Committee
Mentored reviewer, Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences
and Social Sciences
Professional Memberships
Member, American Sociological Association
Member, Gerontological Society of America
Member, Eastern Sociological Society
Member, Alpha Kappa Delta National Honor Society, Psi Chapter
Member, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
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