Mary Weaver

Degrees:
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, MA, Social Sciences 2008

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, BS, Biology 2006

Awards:
2008- Travel Grant, Student Government Association, Georgia Southern University for participation in the Southern Political Science Association meetings.

Research/Teaching Interests:
Medical Sociology, Social Psychology, Race and Ethnicity.

Presentations:
“A Preliminary Analysis of the Correlation between Breastfeeding and Childhood Obesity.” Presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Sociological Society, Richmond, VA 2008

“A Continuation of a Preliminary Evaluation of an Educational Outreach Program for Students of Disadvantaged Groups.” Presented with Latoya Jenkins, Georgia Southern University at the Annual meeting of the Southern Sociological Society, Richmond, VA 2008

Biography:
Mary Weaver is a doctoral student who exhibits an interest in social constructivism and its influence in medical field. In particular, she enjoys researching and analyzing the disparities experienced by persons of low socioeconomic status and current social policy issues that influence medicine. Additionally, Mary would like to investigate how one’s community and family structures influence a person’s perception of medicine. By exploring the impact of race,, class, and other social constructs on these critical issues, she hopes to discover and aid in proactive disease prevention.

Contact Information:
maw67@zips.uakron.edu