Curriculum Vitae
January 2017
Kristen M Kalz
University of Missouri Columbia
Department of Sociology
340B Middlebush Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
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EDUCATION
PhD. Student, Sociology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Expected Graduation, 2018.
Minor: Graduate Certificate in Women & Gender Studies, Completed: Fall 2016
Minor: Graduate Certificate in Grantsmanship, Completed: Summer 2016
Advisor: Amit Prasad
M.A. December, 2009, Sociology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Thesis: “Relationship & Family Expectations of African American Cohabitating Couples.”
B.S. December 2005, Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL.
Senior Project (Psychology): “Assessment of Pathology as it is Related to Proposed Disorders”
Senior Project (Sociology): “Women with Breast Cancer and Support Group Participation”
PUBLICATIONS
Maatita, F., Hernandez, M.D. & Kalz, K.M. (2011). “It’s the Best Place for Him: Harry Potter and the Uses of Space.” Sociology of Harry Potter: 22 Enchanting Essays on the Wizarding World, Edited by Jenn Simms, Zossima Press.
RESEARCH & TEACHING INTERESTS
Science, Knowledge, & Technology, Social Problems, Environment & Technology, Social Inequalities, Gender
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS & INVITED TALKS
Conference Presentations
Kalz. K. (2015). “Frameworks & Subsequent Trajectories of Risk in a Landfill Community,” Conference presentation at Midwest Sociological Society, Omaha, NE
Stygar, E., Kalz, K., & Mette-Bory, N. (2013). “Under Pressure: How Age Influences Uncoupled Women's Perceptions of Their Singlehood,” Round Table Discussion at Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago, IL.
Governors Conference. (10/2009). St Louis, MO. Attended conference and engaged in discussions regarding the State of Missouri’s Economic Development
Gateway Labor Management Conference (09/2007). Collinsville, IL.
Attended conference and engaged in discussions regarding U.S workforce and labor management
Shehadeh, S., Metcalf, L., Flanagan, S., Moss, L., & Kalz, K. (2006). “Social Eating Habits of College Women.” Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA), Chicago, IL.
Aufderheide, M., McDowell, C., Kalz, K., Miller, T., & Travers, J. (2006). “Assessment of Pathology as it is Related to Proposed DSM Disorders,” Student Research Symposium at SIUE, Edwardsville, IL.
Invited Talks & Lectures
“St Louis’s Nuclear legacy & Two Landfills,” Presented to the students in Sociology 3010: Social Problems, Instructor Jeff Stilley (9/21/16) University of Missouri
“St. Louis & A Tale of Two Landfills,” Presented to the students in With Friends like These, Who Needs Hegemonies: Employing the Sociological Imagination, Instructor Doug Valentine (6/15/15) Missouri Scholars Academy
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Instructor
Department of Sociology, University of Missouri Columbia
SOCIOL/WGST 3320: Sociology of Gender (Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015)
SOCIOL 2200/BL_STU: Social Inequalities Online (Fall 2016- Spring 2017)
SOCIOL 3200: Class, Status, & Power (Summer 2016)
SOCIOL 2310: Culture & Mass Media Online (Summer 2015)
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Sociology, University of Missouri Columbia
SOCIOL 1000: Introduction to Sociology (Spring 2015, Spring 2014)
SOCIOL 1000: Introduction to Sociology- Culture, Media, & Interaction (Fall 2014)
SOCIOL 1000: Introduction to Sociology- Summer Transitions Program (Summer 2014)
SOCIOL 1000H: Honors Introduction to Sociology (Fall 2013)
SOCIOL 2200: Social Inequalities (Spring 2014)
SOCIOL 3430: Sociology of Sport (Fall 2014)
Department of Peace Studies, University of Missouri Columbia
PEA_ST 1050: Introduction to Peace Studies- Writing Intensive (Spring 2015)
Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, Southern Illinois University
SOC 304: Race & Ethnic Relations (Spring 2007, Fall 2006)
SOC 309: Social Inequalities (Fall 2006)
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Behavior Sciences, Central Methodist University
SO101: Introduction to Sociology (Spring 2015, Summer 2015)
Department of Sociology, St Louis Community College Meramec
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology- Hybrid (Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Spring 2011)
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology- Online (Fall 2012, Spring 2011)
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (Fall, 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010)
SOC 103: Human Behavior at Work & in Business (Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011)
Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology
General Education, Ranken Technical College
SOC 1206 T: Principals of Sociology (Fall 2010)
PSY 1206 T: Principals of Psychology (Fall 2010)
Department of Social Sciences, Southwestern Illinois College
SOC 255: The Family (Summer 2010)
SOC 153: Introduction to Sociology (Spring 2010)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant
Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Spring 2007: Research Assistant to Kevin Cannon, Professor
Spring 2007: Research Assistant to Florence Maatita, Professor
Fall 2006: Research Assistant to Kevin Cannon, Professor
Fall 2006: Research Assistant to P. Denise Cobb, Professor
Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Fall 2005: Research Assistant to Laura Pawlow, Professor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE
Service to the Department
Department of Sociology, University of Missouri
Graduate Representative to the Colloquium Committee (Fall 2016-Spring 2017)
Elected President of Sociology Graduate Student Group (Fall 2015- Spring 2016)
Elected Vice President of Sociology Graduate Student Group (Fall 2014- Spring 2015)
Member, Sociology Graduate Student Group (Fall 2013- Spring 2017)
Member, Coalition of Graduate Workers (CGW) (2016-2017)
Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Member, United Students against Sweat Shops (USAS) (2007-2010)
Member, Youth for International Socialism (YFIS) (2007-2010)
Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Secretary & Founding Member, SIUE Psychology Club (2005-2006)
Service to the Community
Volunteer, Heart of America, Columbia MO (2015)
Fundraiser & Group Coordinator. Alzheimer’s Association. “Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. (2011-2013)
Volunteer, American Lung Association. “Master the Met.” St Louis, MO. (2010- 2013)
Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House Charities. Inaugural Bike Ride. (2010)
Professional Training
Preparing Future Faculty, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Missouri
(Fall 2016-Spring 2017)
Best Practices in College Teaching, St Louis Community College Meramec (Spring 2013)
Blackboard Basics & Advanced, St Louis Community College Meramec (Spring 2012)
Quality Matters Rubric, St Louis Community College Meramec (Spring 2012)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS
American Sociological Association (2015- 2017)
Midwest Sociological Society (2012- 2017)
American Association of University Women (AAUW) (2013)
REFERENCES
Amit Prasad, Ph.D.
Associate Professorof Sociology
Director, South Asian Studies Program
University of Missouri-Columbia
332 Middlebush Hall
Phone: 573-882-8218 (office)
Email:
Rebecca Scott, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology
328 Middlebush Hall
Phone: 573- 884-7644
Email:
Tola Olu Pearce, Ph.D.
Professor
337 Middlebush Hall
Phone: 573-882-7265
Email:
Cathy Santanello, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1121
Phone: 618-650-5165
Email: