Dr. Rodgers (he/him/his) received his Ph.D. in Sociology with emphases in criminology and race/ethnicity from the University of Oklahoma. His teaching and research interests focus broadly on BIPOC and LGBTQ crime, victimization, and injustice. His most recent publication is a book chapter titled, Hate Against the LGBT Community, in "Hate Crimes: Typology, Motivations, and Victims, 2nd Edition, by editors Robin Valeri & Kevin Borgeson (2023). His previous publications explore topics on expanding the spectrum of attitudes towards the death penalty, and using screencast technology to assess and improve student writing. He has several works in progress, including food insecurity and accessibility during the COVID-19 pandemic; policing the opioid crisis; and how race, racism, and voting for Donald Trump predicts support for the death penalty. Other research topics of interest include college student perspectives on crime and injustice, as well as effective teaching and learning practices. Dr. Rodgers has received several teaching awards, including national accolades from the American Society of Criminology's Division on People of Color and Crime Teaching Award (2021), and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences' Kenneth Peak Innovation in Teaching Award (2019).
