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Assistant Professor of Sociology at Kennesaw State University. Research on residential segregation, housing markets, neighborhood change, urban crime, and veteran health.

Contact Information

Name Chris Hess
Professional Title Assistant Professor of Sociology
Email chess11@kennesaw.edu

Experience

  • 2022 - present

    Kennesaw, GA

    Assistant Professor of Sociology
    Kennesaw State University
    • Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
  • 2022 - 2023

    Ithaca, NY

    Lecturer
    Cornell University
    • Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
  • 2020 - 2022

    Ithaca, NY

    Postdoctoral Associate
    Cornell University
    • Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
  • 2019 - 2020

    Camden, NJ

    Postdoctoral Fellow
    Rutgers University–Camden
    • Center for Urban Research and Education

Education

  • 2016 - 2019

    Seattle, WA

    PhD
    University of Washington
    Sociology
  • 2013 - 2016

    Seattle, WA

    MA
    University of Washington
    Sociology
  • 2009 - 2013

    Baton Rouge, LA

    BA / BS
    Louisiana State University
    Political Science; Psychology

Awards

  • 2024
    KSU Top Researcher Recognition
    Kennesaw State University