Stefan brings over a decade of experience designing and implementing qualitative and mixed-methods research projects involving LGBTQ populations that span the domains of law, health, and education. He is currently leading the first-ever study to draw on a nationally representative probability sample to understand LGBTQ people’s experiences with and attitudes toward law enforcement.
Prior to joining NORC, Stefan held postdoctoral positions at Northwestern University and the University of California, Irvine, and worked as a specialist in online education. During his time at Northwestern and UCI, Stefan published his award-winning book, Sorting Sexualities: Expertise and the Politics of Legal Classification, which examines the role of different forms of scientific expertise in legal decision-making regarding sexuality.
Sorting Sexualities has been recognized by the American Sociological Association with the Sociology of Law Section’s Distinguished Book Award as well as the Sociology of Sexualities Distinguished Book Award.
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Education
PhD
Northwestern University
MA
Northwestern University
BA
University of Kansas
Honors & Awards
Distinguished Book Award | 2022
American Sociological Association
Publications
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WATCH: Jim Neumeister on Equity-Focused Education Research
August 28, 2024
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Live Crime Tracker Shows Major Crime Declines in First Half of 2024 with Local Variability
Press Release | August 26, 2024
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City-Funded Preschool Helps Alleviate Shortage, Improves Child & Family Outcomes
NORC Article | August 22, 2024
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U.S. History Teachers Report Little Outside Interference Despite Political Polarization
NORC Article | August 19, 2024
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“Evaluation of Pennsylvania Community Violence Intervention Programs: PCCD VIP Grants Survey Report”
Project Report | August 15, 2024
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“Evaluation of Pennsylvania Community Violence Intervention Programs - PCCD VIP Grants Survey Report: Executive Summary”
Project Report | August 15, 2024
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NORC Evaluation Finds City-Funded Preschool Helps Alleviate Shortage, Improves Child & Family Outcomes
Press Release | August 12, 2024
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WATCH: Susan Paddock on AI & Equity
August 7, 2024