Student Information
Graduate Student
Sociology
The College of Lib Arts & Sci
Long Bio
Aaron Thompson is a Ph.D. student at the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics. Aaron's research focus is on the intersection of communication technologies and political and racial identity. Outside of his work with the Arizona Youth Identity Project, Aaron also contributes to several qualitative research projects within ASU and for other national institutions. Aaron is also a long-time English as a Second Language (ESOL) instructor and institutional leader, with a focus in academic standards and accreditation.
Education
M.A. - Sociology, Arizona State University - 2022
B.A. - Journalism & Media Studies, University of Nevada; Las Vegas - 2007
Research Interests
Political Identity, Racial Identity, Sociotechnical Studies,
Research Group
2020 - Present: Senior Research Assistant - Arizona Youth Identity Project
2021 - 2024: Chief of Staff - Nobody Asked Me Project c/o Johns Hopkins School of Education
Professional Associations
Member - Alpha Kappa Delta Sociological Honor Society