Nathan Katz
708-214-1611
Employment
Graduate Assistant University of Missouri-Columbia Fall 2016-Present
Adjunct InstructorJoliet Junior College Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Kishwuakee College
Graduate Assistant Northern Illinois University Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Research Assistant DePaul University Summer 2013
Education
Doctor of Philosophy University of Missouri-Columbia (Sociology) Fall 2016-Present
Master of Arts Northern Illinois University (Sociology) 2015
Bachelor of Arts DePaul University (Sociology) 2013
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Cultural Diversity in America
Research and Teaching Interests
Political Sociology, Historical Sociology, The Sociology of Animals, Qualitative Methods, Sociological Theory (Classic and Contemporary)
Publications
Katz, Nathan. 2016. “Impression Management, Super PACs, and the 2012 Republican Primary.” Symbolic Interaction 39(2):175-95.
- Lead article
Katz, Nathan and Keri Burchfield. Forthcoming. “Special Needs Animals and Those Who Care For Them.” Society and Animals.
Presentations (*Accepted, Not yet Presented)
*Katz, Nathan. 2017. “”Anything Newt Can Do, We Can Do Better!” Democratic Identity, Self-Verification, and Who Leaves the Party.” Presented at the 80th Annual Midwest Sociological Society Conference: Globalization: Promises, Possibilities, and Pitfalls.
Katz, Nathan. 2015. “Impression Management, Super PACs, and the 2012 Republican Primary.” Poster presented at the 78thAnnual Midwest Sociological Society Conference: Sociology and the Publics.
Katz, Nathan. 2015. “Special Needs Animals and Those Who Care For Them.” Presented at the 17th annual Chicago Ethnography Conference.”
Katz, Nathan. 2014. “Bureaucratic Performance Production and the 2012 Presidential Primary.” Presented at the Illinois Sociological Association/Illinois Political Science Association Joint Conference: Governability in the Face of Social Conflict.
Teaching and Academic Certifications
2016 TA Writing Intensive Workshop-University of Missouri Campus Writing Center
2014 Sociology Teaching Certification-Northern Illinois University Department of Sociology
2013 Graduate Teaching Certification-Northern Illinois University Faculty Development
Professional Services (*Forthcoming)
*Midwest Sociological Society-Roundtable Presider 2017
Department Services
University of Missouri-Columbia-Sociology
2016-2017 Sociological Graduate Student Group Budget Committee Member
Northern Illinois University-Sociology
2014-2015 Colloquium Representative to the Department of Sociology
Guest Lectures for Classes
Northern Illinois University
Introduction to Sociology:
Economics and Political Sociology
Media and Society:
Taste Culture through Horror Music
Social Movements:
What Did We Learn About Social Movements?
Department Awards and Grants
2016 Supplemental Graduate Fellowship-University of Missouri $3,250
2015 Frances Rowe Katz Award for Graduate Research-Northern Illinois University $250
2015 Sociology Department Award for Student Engagement-Northern Illinois University
2013 Dean’s List-DePaul University
2012 Dean’s List-DePaul University
Funding Awarded
2015 Travel Grant: Midwest Sociological Society: $100
2015 Travel Grant: Northern Illinois University: $233
2014 Travel Grant: Northern Illinois University, Department of Sociology: $200
Organization Membership
Alpha Kappa Delta
The Midwest Sociological Society
American Sociological Association