Dr. Ryan Gibson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and a Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Gibson's research examines how humans perceive fairness, focusing on how racial and ethnic differences influence perceptions of justice, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Gibson's work in this area has appeared in flagship sociology journals, including Social Psychology Quarterly, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Social Forces. Ongoing projects include applications of justice research across various domains, including business, healthcare, the environment, and criminal justice.
Prospective Graduate Students: Apply if you are interested in learning about how to assess fairness, equity, injustice, or diversity perceptions on surveys or online experiments. Looking for students particularly interested in race, ethnicity, and immigration but open to all with an interest towards empirically evaluating social justice.
Recent PhD Placements: Northeastern University (’23)
