Mississippi State University



Amanda P. Cook1000 Hwy 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307601-484-0140acook@meridian.msstate.eduProfessional OverviewExtensive teaching, student advisement, and research experience in the fields of Sociology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice.ExperienceMississippi State University-Meridian, Department of Arts and Sciences August 2015- PresentAssistant Professor and Criminology AdvisorMississippi State University-Meridian, Department of Arts & Sciences August 2012 – July 2015Lecturer and Criminology AdvisorMississippi State University, Department of Sociology August 2008 - August 2012LecturerMississippi State University, Department of Sociology August 2004 - May 2008Teaching AssistantMississippi State University, Department of Sociology August 2003 - May 2004Computer Lab AssistantEducationMississippi State UniversitySpring 2015Doctor of Philosophy: SociologyMississippi State UniversitySpring 2007Master of Science: SociologyMississippi State UniversitySpring 2003Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Thesis/DissertationSpring 2007"Capital and Punishment: Supporting the Death of Deterrence," Thesis submitted to the faculty of Mississippi State University in partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Science in Sociology.May 2015"Capital and Punishment: Prison's Revolving Door," Dissertation submitted to the faculty of Mississippi State University in partial fulfillment for the degree of Ph.D. in Sociology.Courses TaughtIntroduction to SociologySenior Seminar in CriminologyContemporary Social ProblemsViolence in the U.S.Sociology of SportsJuvenile DelinquencyThe Criminal Justice SystemDrugs, Crime, and ControlCriminological TheoriesGender, Crime, and JusticeCrime and Justice in AmericaRace, Crime, and JusticeCrime, Justice, and InequalityVictimologyIntroduction to Social ResearchContemporary Issues in Criminal JusticeSocial Research PracticeCorrectional SystemsCommunity Crime PreventionLaw and Society Globalization and CrimeAcademic Papers and Presentations2011Cook, A.P. “Capital?and?Punishment:?Supporting?the?Death?of?Deterrence.” Paperpresented at the meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Nashville, TN.2013Cook, A.P. “Lowering Recidivism Through Higher Education: The Case for Cooperation.” Poster presented at the meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Virginia Beach, VA.2014Cook, A.P. “Recidivism and the Prison Experience.” Paper presented at the meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Clearwater Beach, FL. 2015Cook, A.P. & Dunaway, R.G. “Punishment and Prison Capital: The Effects of Personal and Vicarious Punishment Experiences on Likelihood of Re-offending.” Paper presentedat the meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Orlando, FL. 2015Wood, P.B., Cook, A.P., Dunaway, R.G., Wilson, J.A. “Prisonization in a Sample of Incarcerated Offenders.” Paper presented at the meeting of the Southern Sociological Society, New Orleans, LA. 2015Cook, A.P. “Capitalizing on Punishment: Time Served and Lessons Learned.” Paper Presented at the meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Charleston, SC. Publications2015Cook, A.P. “Mississippi State Penitentiary (also known as Parchman).” In K. Kerley, H.Copes, S. Li, J. Lane, & S. Sharp (Eds.) Forthcoming at The Encyclopedia of Corrections. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell. 2016Cook, A.P. “Chain Gangs.” In K. Kerly, H. Copes, S. Li, J. Jane, & S. Sharp (Eds.) Forthcoming at The Encyclopedia of Corrections. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell. Research InterestsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsMass IncarcerationJuvenile DelinquencyDeterrence TheoryGangsTerrorism and various forms of collective violencePrison SocietiesStratification and InequalityRecidivismSociology of SportsPolicing Strategies Research Experience2011-PresentPrincipal InvestigatorResearch project conducted at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility aimed at better understanding recidivism Submitted proposal for approvalDesigned survey instrumentConducted research at the facility with two faculty research team members (R. Gregory Dunaway and Stacy Haynes)Coded, entered, and analyzed dataFindings used in dissertation, conference papers, and journal articles currently under review 2015-PresentCo-Principal InvestigatorByrne Criminal Justice Innovation Planning Grant (Award Amount $46,862)Partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of East MississippiAssisted in the application processConduct a comprehensive crime assessment in the East End neighborhood of Meridian, MississippiProvide guidance and expertise to help the city of Meridian identify priorities and develop strategies of prevention, intervention, and suppression of crime. Consultation Experience April 2016 – May 2016Principal Evaluator, Analyzing trends and gaps in crime data in the city of Meridian. Funded $3,650 by the City of Meridian, Mississippi. Awards and RecognitionCriminal Justice and Corrections Undergraduate Student of the Year Award, Mississippi State8382001541145 00 University, 2003Sociology Master's Student of the Year Award, 2005Departmental and University ServiceTreasurer for Mississippi State Chapter of AKD, Fall 2004-Spring 2006Faculty Representative for Mississippi State Chapter of AKD, Fall 2006-Spring 2007Alpha Chi Sponsor at Mississippi State University-Meridian, Spring 2013-Fall 2014Chartered a chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma at Mississippi State University-Meridian, Spring 2014Alpha Phi Sigma Sponsor at Mississippi State University-Meridian, Spring 2014-presentCriminology Advisor at Mississippi State University-Meridian, Fall 2011-presentSearch committee for the Administrative Director and Head of Campus position at Mississippi State University-Meridian, Fall 2015Search committee for the Academic Advising Center Coordinator position at Mississippi State University-Meridian, Spring 2016Memberships/Scholarly SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta International Honor SocietyAcademy of Criminal Justice SciencesAmerican Society of CriminologySouthern Criminal Justice AssociationAlpha Phi SigmaAlpha ChiPhi Kappa Phi ................
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