Erik Lovell Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Urbana-Champaign Area

Visiting Professor in the Sociology Department. I teach undergraduate courses including: Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Gender, Sociology of the Family, and Youth, Poverty, and Policy.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Creating course content to help students understand and analyze systems of inequality and the current social issues they encounter - specifically in the realm of gender and sexuality, social theory, and race and class.Mentoring students with diverse backgrounds to imagine, plan, and implement improvements in the lives around them.Equip students with the research tools (qualitative and quantitative) necessary to investigate the questions that inspire them.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Teaching and Research in: * Cultural Sociology* Identities and Sexuality* Knowledge and Expertise* Social Theory and Methodologies of Social Science

Orem, Ut

Build relationships with healthcare providers and personnel and provide optimal service with data collection.Collect opinion data from healthcare providers to use in product reports and analysis published by KLAS.Stay up-to-date on various aspects of the healthcare industry, but especially products and software used by healthcare professionals.

Provo, Utah Area

* I lead a team of undergraduate researchers in a project analyzing the effectiveness of non-profit organizations that specialize in helping the homeless population in Utah Valley.Responsibilities:* Organize and direct research team in: developing research question and outline, collaborating with local non-profits, and conducting surveys with patrons of non-profit organizations. * Our research team conducted and analyzed 40 interviews with homeless persons regarding their life… Show more * I lead a team of undergraduate researchers in a project analyzing the effectiveness of non-profit organizations that specialize in helping the homeless population in Utah Valley.Responsibilities:* Organize and direct research team in: developing research question and outline, collaborating with local non-profits, and conducting surveys with patrons of non-profit organizations. * Our research team conducted and analyzed 40 interviews with homeless persons regarding their life stories, conditions of homelessness, the benefits and problems with current homeless policies and programs, and their exit strategies.* The research has been presented to the Board of Directors of the Food and Care Coalition in Provo as well as been published in the Journal of Social Science Research. Show less

Provo, Utah Area

Projects:Physician Assistant Census with Dr. Cardell Jacobson and Dr. Lance Erickson** A quantitative project on evaluating source of pay discrepancies of gender for PAs.** Conducted statistical research under minimal supervision. ** Worked closely with professors to ensure accuracy of statistical analysis** Developed and tested research questions autonomouslyNon-Profit vs. For-Profit Evaluation with Dr. Curtis Child (Assistant Professor of Sociology)** A… Show more Projects:Physician Assistant Census with Dr. Cardell Jacobson and Dr. Lance Erickson** A quantitative project on evaluating source of pay discrepancies of gender for PAs.** Conducted statistical research under minimal supervision. ** Worked closely with professors to ensure accuracy of statistical analysis** Developed and tested research questions autonomouslyNon-Profit vs. For-Profit Evaluation with Dr. Curtis Child (Assistant Professor of Sociology)** A qualitative study on the motivations for various business models** Assisted in collection of survey data** Coordinated collection efforts among other research assistants** Developed collection plan and responded to problems autonomously Show less

Provo, Utah Area

Taught/Assisted with the following courses:* Data Analysis and Presentation (Sociology 307) - 1 semester* Foundations of Social Inquiry (Sociology 310) - 3 semesters* Contemporary Sociological Theory (Sociology 311) - 1 semesterResponsibilities:* Aided in developing learning tools and syllabi * Assisted in creating tests, quizzes, and other materials * Assisted in choosing appropriate readings and other subject matter for the courses* Taught course… Show more Taught/Assisted with the following courses:* Data Analysis and Presentation (Sociology 307) - 1 semester* Foundations of Social Inquiry (Sociology 310) - 3 semesters* Contemporary Sociological Theory (Sociology 311) - 1 semesterResponsibilities:* Aided in developing learning tools and syllabi * Assisted in creating tests, quizzes, and other materials * Assisted in choosing appropriate readings and other subject matter for the courses* Taught course subjects and hold special review sessions* Mentored students one-on-one or in groups to explain difficult concepts* Evaluated student work and suggested ways of improvement Show less

Provo, Utah Area

Tutored the Following Courses:* Introduction to Sociology (Sociology 111)* Social Problems (Sociology 112)* Data Analysis and Presentation (Sociology 307)* Regression Analysis (Sociology 405)Responsibilities* Provide one-on-one training for struggling students* Evaluate student progress in conjunction with course professors* Prepare students for accomplishing various assignments and performing well on tests

Provo, Utah Area

In connection with a course on "Methods of Survey Research" (Sociology 300):* Learned and applied appropriate methodologies for surveying businesses, public opinions, etc.* Gathered and recorded survey data * Constructed a research proposal in response to a civic survey of Springville, UT * Analyzed data and presented project to Springville City Council.

Provo, Utah Area

* Assisted students with class and university registration and other logistical problems* Monitored progress of over 80 students with multiple professors* Mentored incoming students on meaning of success for them and how to achieve it at BYU* Aided with any questions about campus and academic life as well as mental, physical, and emotional well-being* Assisted in bringing students and professors together

Assisted in editing minor Economic papers, arranged appointments for faculty and staff, organized meetings and events for Economic faculty and staff, performed random daily tasks as needed.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: 2018 - Finalist for the Weinberg College for Outstanding Graduate Teaching 2018 - Interdisciplinary Certificates.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Sociology, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, Symphony Orchestra (Cellist) Even though I ultimately chose to focus my studies.