About
I am an Assistant Professor at Florida State University where I'm cross-appointed in the Geography department and Public Health program. Using quantitative modeling, spatial data analysis, and place-based methods, I study socializing in later life. Ultimately, I believe that place matters for health and social connection. My work characterizes how, where, and with whom older adults spend their time to understand downstream impacts on loneliness and mental & physical health. Mobility is often a key lens through which we can understand an individual's spatial agency and how they are rendered immobile by their environment, whether due to lacking transportation infrastructure, social support, or a mobility disability. I am particularly interested in understanding migrant populations and how their International social ties inform their experiences in their receiving country.
Aside from my work, I enjoy film photography. The photos on this website (besides those below) were taken by me.
Ongoing Projects
Environments of health and socializing in Florida's Capital Region: Using activity space information and a detailed survey, I am building a model to specify modalities of socializing and the important role that place plays in reducing loneliness.
Causal effects of transit on real estate: With colleagues at UNC and FHFA, we are constructing a spatial database of all light rail transit projects, which is then used in a quasi-experimental study of the impact of light rail projects on the housing market and commute distances.
Florida older migrants extreme heat behaviors: How do recent, retired Florida migrants cope with high temperatures? Using survey data, we hope to shed light on how their time use, transportation, and housing conditions play a role in their ability to stay cool.
Graduate Students
If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree under my supervision, please email me a short statement about your research interests and a recent CV. My preference is for Master's students with strong quantitative or mixed methods backgrounds who are interested in aging populations. Florida State offers competitive funding to qualified Master's and PhD students.
How should you prepare to apply for graduate school under my supervision?
I am seeking students with a foundation in statistics, advanced GIS training, and experience with spatial data analysis in Python and R. Qualitative students are also encouraged to reach out, but must have some interest or experience with GIS or introductory statistics. Evidence of previous research experience (e.g., undergraduate research assistantship) should be highlighted in your application materials.
Aside from my work, I enjoy film photography. The photos on this website (besides those below) were taken by me.
Ongoing Projects
Environments of health and socializing in Florida's Capital Region: Using activity space information and a detailed survey, I am building a model to specify modalities of socializing and the important role that place plays in reducing loneliness.
Causal effects of transit on real estate: With colleagues at UNC and FHFA, we are constructing a spatial database of all light rail transit projects, which is then used in a quasi-experimental study of the impact of light rail projects on the housing market and commute distances.
Florida older migrants extreme heat behaviors: How do recent, retired Florida migrants cope with high temperatures? Using survey data, we hope to shed light on how their time use, transportation, and housing conditions play a role in their ability to stay cool.
Graduate Students
If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree under my supervision, please email me a short statement about your research interests and a recent CV. My preference is for Master's students with strong quantitative or mixed methods backgrounds who are interested in aging populations. Florida State offers competitive funding to qualified Master's and PhD students.
How should you prepare to apply for graduate school under my supervision?
I am seeking students with a foundation in statistics, advanced GIS training, and experience with spatial data analysis in Python and R. Qualitative students are also encouraged to reach out, but must have some interest or experience with GIS or introductory statistics. Evidence of previous research experience (e.g., undergraduate research assistantship) should be highlighted in your application materials.