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Rachael Hampton - Research Profile

Rachael is a senior majoring in sociology and applied behavioral science.

Rachael Hampton

  • She studies how being arrested before age 18 and experiencing exclusionary school practices, like expulsion, impact educational attainment, employment, and the likelihood of future law enforcement contact throughout adulthood.
  • She started doing research after taking Professor LaPierre's statistics course. Dr. LaPierre peaked her interest and she decided to take the leap in fall 2024.
  • For those just getting started in research, she recommends talking to professors about potential opportunities and utilizing the CURF resources like UGRAs.