Katelyn is a sociology graduate student and research assistant in her second year of study, focusing on health disparities across the life course. Her research utilizes quantitative methodologies to explore the pathways through which social inequalities become biologically embedded, with a particular emphasis on disabilities and epigenetic markers. As a research assistant, Katelyn collaborates on quantitative projects analyzing social stress and biological markers. Education Education: B.S. In Biological Health Sciences - University of South Florida, 2024 Other Affiliations: Enter the name of department or institution you are affiliated with Research Research Interests: Medical Sociology Family, Life Course, and Aging Labs: Families, Communities, and Health Workshop Selected Publications Selected Publications: Alasaly, S., Austin, K., Fatima, S., & Sommer, J. M. (2026). Does societal engagement impact CO2 emissions? A cross-national analysis. Environmental Sociology, 12(2), 310-323.
