Victoria Watson
Victoria J. (Watson) Hoverman Curriculum Vitae [email protected]
Education Doctorate of Philosophy, Sociology, George Mason University, Expected 2015. Advisor: Dr. James Witte (Sociology Department, Director of the Center for Social Science Research). Master of Arts, Sociology, George Mason University, 2008. Thesis: Stigma as a Social Barrier to the Understanding of HIV. Advisor: Dr. Gregory Guagnano (Sociology Department). Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, George Mason University, 2005.
Thesis: Modern Racism in the Workplace: What Is in A Name? Advisor: Dr. Theodore Gessner (Psychology Department). Summa cum Laude. Honors in Psychology. Honors in General Education.
Academic Employment Graduate Research Assistant, Cochrane Collaboration, George Mason University, January 2014 – Present. Lecturer of Sociology, Montgomery College, January 2, 2013 – Present. Graduate Lecturer of Sociology, George Mason University, January 2013 – May 2013. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology, Northern Virginia Community College, January 2011 – August 2013. Lab Manager for the Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) Lab, Center for Social Science Research, George Mason University, January 2010 – January 2014. Graduate Research Assistant of Sociology, Center for Social Science Research, George Mason University, August 2009 – January 2014. Guest Lecturer of Sociology, George Mason University, March – April 2011.
Hoverman/ Curriculum Vitae 2 Graduate Lecturer of Sociology, George Mason University, August – December 2009. Instructor of Sociology, University of New Hampshire- Manchester, May – June 2009. Instructor of Sociology, Hesser College- Manchester Campus, January – July 2009. Graduate Teaching Assistant of Sociology, University of Connecticut- Storrs, August – December 2008. Graduate Research Assistant for the academic journal Gender and Society, University of Connecticut- Storrs, August – December 2008. Teaching Fellow of Sociology, Northern Virginia Community College, January – May 2008. Co-Instructor of Communications, George Mason University, August – December 2007. Graduate Assistant, Multicultural Research and Resource Center, George Mason University, September 2006 – August 2008. Graduate Teaching Assistant of Sociology, George Mason University, August 2006 – May 2008. Summer Intern of Psychology, Center for Family, Work, and Community, University of Massachusetts- Lowell, May – August 2006. Graduate Teaching Assistant of Psychology, University of Massachusetts- Lowell, August 2005 – August 2006. Summer Intern of Psychology for the NSF REU Applied Psychology Summer Internship Program, Clemson University, June – August 2004.
Publications Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles Watson, Victoria J., Gregory Guagnano, and Shannon N. Davis. 2012. “Understanding HIV Stigma among College Students: Judgment, Blame, and Interpersonal Avoidance.” Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice 49(1):33-49.
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Reports Witte, James, Abigail Reiter, Victoria Watson, Katie Kerstetter, and Randall Salm. 2011. McLean Community Center Current Usage and Priorities for Future Expansion: A Survey of Residents of McLean Virginia. Fairfax, VA: George Mason University Center for Social Science Research.
Teaching Experience Montgomery College- Rockville Campus (January 2, 2013 – present): o SO 101: Introduction to Sociology (1 section). George Mason University (January 2013 – May 2013): o SOCI 390: Sociology of Health, Illness, and Disability (1 section). Northern Virginia Community College- Woodbridge Campus (January 2011 – August 2013): o SOC 201: Introduction to Sociology I (8 sections). o SOC 202: Introduction to Sociology II (1 section). Northern Virginia Community College- Loudoun Campus (June – August 2011): o SOC 202: Introduction to Sociology II (1 section). George Mason University- Guest Lecturer (March 3rd, 24th, 29th, 31st, 2011 as well as April 5th, 12th, 19th, 21st, 2011): o SOCI 313: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (1 section). Instructor of Record: Dr. James Witte. George Mason University (August – December 2009): o SOCI 313: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (1 section). University of New Hampshire- Manchester (May – June 2009): o SOCI 400: Introductory Sociology (1 section). Hesser College- Manchester Campus (January – July 2009): o SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 sections). o SOCI 110: Contemporary Social Problems (1 section). o SOCI 200: Child Abuse and Neglect (1 section). o SOCI 360: Deviance and Society (2 sections). University of Connecticut- Storrs Campus- Teaching Assistant (August – December 2008): o SOCI 1001: Introduction to Sociology (1 section). Instructor of Record: Dr. Davita Silfen Glasberg.
Hoverman/ Curriculum Vitae 4 Northern Virginia Community College- Woodbridge Campus (January 2008 – May 2008): o SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology (1 section).
George Mason University- Teaching Assistant (August 2006 – May
2008): o COMM 365: Women and Media (1 section). Instructor of Record: Rebecca Walter. o SOCI 101: Introductory Sociology (5 sections). Instructors of Record: Dr. Steven Vallas, Dr. Amy Best, Dr. Karen Rosenblum, and Dr. Joseph Scimecca.
Academic Honors and Awards 2008 Outstanding Sociology Graduate Student Award at George Mason University. 2007 Finalist for the Dean’s Challenge Award at George Mason University. 2006 Graduate Student Paper Contest Winner for The Society for the Study of Social Problems, Racial and Ethnic Minorities Division. Recipient of the 2005 Outstanding Scholar Award in Psychology at George Mason University. Recipient of one of the 2005 Outstanding Senior Awards in Psychology at George Mason University. Co-recipient of the 2005 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award in Psychology at George Mason University. Recipient of one of the Spring 2005 Apprenticeships at George Mason University. Recipient of one of the Fall 2004 Apprenticeships at George Mason University. Fall 2003 - Spring 2004 Suzanne E. Robertson Scholarship (Psychology Department).
Paper/Conference Presentations
Victoria Hoverman and Abigail Reiter. 2013. “Why Do You Care about Race Anyways, You’re White! An Action Plan for Confronting White Privilege and Racism in Predominantly White Spaces.” Racism and Whiteness 2013 Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meeting Arlington, VA.
Hoverman/ Curriculum Vitae 5 Victoria Hoverman and E. Miranda Reiter. 2013. “Racial Differences in the Impact of Obesity in Terms of QOL Psychosocial Measures.” Experiences of Inequalities in Society 2013 Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meeting Arlington, VA. Marisa Allison, Victoria Hoverman, and Randy Lynn. 2013. “Inequality in the Lecture Hall: The Precarious Employment of Contingent Faculty.” Inequality in the Academy 2013 Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meeting Arlington, VA. Marisa Allison, Randy Lynn, and Victoria Hoverman. 2013. “Advocating for Higher Education’s Precariat: Doing Public Sociology in the Hall of the Academy.” Panel 3rd Annual Public Sociology Graduate Conference Arlington, VA. Abigail Reiter and Victoria J. Hoverman. 2012. “Putting Teaching into Sociological Perspective: A Reflective Analysis of the Struggles and Obstacles New Instructors Face in Academia.” 2012 Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meeting Nashville, TN. Watson, Victoria J. 2010. “Understanding HIV Stigma: Judgment, Blame, and Interpersonal Avoidance.” Guest Speaker George Mason University Sociology and Anthropology 2010 Honor Society Reception Fairfax, VA. Watson, Victoria J. 2009. “Stigma as a Social Barrier to Understanding HIV.” Regular Paper Session- HIV & AIDS 79th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society Baltimore, MD. “An Inside Look: Sassy Student Leaders Giving a Fresh Perspective on Campus Activism.” Student Panel Moderator: Victoria J. Watson Panelists: Whitney Gecker, Shizrae Mallick, Ben Masters, Brian Picone 10th Annual Conference: Justice Studies Association, George Mason University Fairfax, VA. Watson, Victoria J. 2007. “White Privilege as an Agent Utilized to Perpetuate Racism in the United States.” Students Award Winning Papers Session I 57th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems
Hoverman/ Curriculum Vitae 6 New York, NY. “Cambodian Youth Dance: Bridging the Cultural Gap.” Colloquium Presentation Presenters: Sarah Coughtry, Victoria J. Watson, and Dr. Nina Coppens 2005-2006 Colloquium Series at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA.
Professional Service Vice President for the Public Sociology Association at George Mason University (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011). Student Liaison for the Graduate Student Sociological Association at George Mason University (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011). Faculty Mentor for the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at Hesser College (Spring 2009 - Summer 2009). Trainer for the George Mason University Affiliate of the National Coalition Building Institute (Spring 2007 - Summer 2008). Senator for the Psychology Graduate Student Association at the University Massachusetts-Lowell (Fall 2005 - Spring 2006).
Teaching Interests
HIV/AIDS. Social Stigma. Survey Research. Health and Illness. Racism and White Privilege. Quantitative Research Methods. Statistics. Public Sociology. Social Problems. Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. Education.
Research Interests
HIV/AIDS. Social Stigma. Survey Research. Health and Illness Teaching.
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Racism and White Privilege. Quantitative Research Methods. Statistics. Public Sociology. Systemic Forms of Oppression. Social Inequality (Gender, Race, Class, Sexuality, Ability, etc.). Social Change. Education.
Membership in Professional and Academic Organizations Professional Organizations:
The American Sociological Association. Society for the Study of Social Problems. The Association for Humanist Sociology. The Sociologist’s AIDS Network.
Academic Organizations:
Member of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society. Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. Member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. Member of the National Scholars Honor Society. Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen.
Data Analysis/Survey Programming Computer Skills Statistical Software Packages: Excel, SPSS, and STATA. OnQ- Survey Authoring Tool developed out of Clemson University. DatStat- Survey Authoring Tool.
Education Doctorate of Philosophy, Sociology, George Mason University, Expected 2015. Advisor: Dr. James Witte (Sociology Department, Director of the Center for Social Science Research). Master of Arts, Sociology, George Mason University, 2008. Thesis: Stigma as a Social Barrier to the Understanding of HIV. Advisor: Dr. Gregory Guagnano (Sociology Department). Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, George Mason University, 2005.
Thesis: Modern Racism in the Workplace: What Is in A Name? Advisor: Dr. Theodore Gessner (Psychology Department). Summa cum Laude. Honors in Psychology. Honors in General Education.
Academic Employment Graduate Research Assistant, Cochrane Collaboration, George Mason University, January 2014 – Present. Lecturer of Sociology, Montgomery College, January 2, 2013 – Present. Graduate Lecturer of Sociology, George Mason University, January 2013 – May 2013. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology, Northern Virginia Community College, January 2011 – August 2013. Lab Manager for the Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) Lab, Center for Social Science Research, George Mason University, January 2010 – January 2014. Graduate Research Assistant of Sociology, Center for Social Science Research, George Mason University, August 2009 – January 2014. Guest Lecturer of Sociology, George Mason University, March – April 2011.
Hoverman/ Curriculum Vitae 2 Graduate Lecturer of Sociology, George Mason University, August – December 2009. Instructor of Sociology, University of New Hampshire- Manchester, May – June 2009. Instructor of Sociology, Hesser College- Manchester Campus, January – July 2009. Graduate Teaching Assistant of Sociology, University of Connecticut- Storrs, August – December 2008. Graduate Research Assistant for the academic journal Gender and Society, University of Connecticut- Storrs, August – December 2008. Teaching Fellow of Sociology, Northern Virginia Community College, January – May 2008. Co-Instructor of Communications, George Mason University, August – December 2007. Graduate Assistant, Multicultural Research and Resource Center, George Mason University, September 2006 – August 2008. Graduate Teaching Assistant of Sociology, George Mason University, August 2006 – May 2008. Summer Intern of Psychology, Center for Family, Work, and Community, University of Massachusetts- Lowell, May – August 2006. Graduate Teaching Assistant of Psychology, University of Massachusetts- Lowell, August 2005 – August 2006. Summer Intern of Psychology for the NSF REU Applied Psychology Summer Internship Program, Clemson University, June – August 2004.
Publications Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles Watson, Victoria J., Gregory Guagnano, and Shannon N. Davis. 2012. “Understanding HIV Stigma among College Students: Judgment, Blame, and Interpersonal Avoidance.” Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice 49(1):33-49.
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Reports Witte, James, Abigail Reiter, Victoria Watson, Katie Kerstetter, and Randall Salm. 2011. McLean Community Center Current Usage and Priorities for Future Expansion: A Survey of Residents of McLean Virginia. Fairfax, VA: George Mason University Center for Social Science Research.
Teaching Experience Montgomery College- Rockville Campus (January 2, 2013 – present): o SO 101: Introduction to Sociology (1 section). George Mason University (January 2013 – May 2013): o SOCI 390: Sociology of Health, Illness, and Disability (1 section). Northern Virginia Community College- Woodbridge Campus (January 2011 – August 2013): o SOC 201: Introduction to Sociology I (8 sections). o SOC 202: Introduction to Sociology II (1 section). Northern Virginia Community College- Loudoun Campus (June – August 2011): o SOC 202: Introduction to Sociology II (1 section). George Mason University- Guest Lecturer (March 3rd, 24th, 29th, 31st, 2011 as well as April 5th, 12th, 19th, 21st, 2011): o SOCI 313: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (1 section). Instructor of Record: Dr. James Witte. George Mason University (August – December 2009): o SOCI 313: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (1 section). University of New Hampshire- Manchester (May – June 2009): o SOCI 400: Introductory Sociology (1 section). Hesser College- Manchester Campus (January – July 2009): o SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 sections). o SOCI 110: Contemporary Social Problems (1 section). o SOCI 200: Child Abuse and Neglect (1 section). o SOCI 360: Deviance and Society (2 sections). University of Connecticut- Storrs Campus- Teaching Assistant (August – December 2008): o SOCI 1001: Introduction to Sociology (1 section). Instructor of Record: Dr. Davita Silfen Glasberg.
Hoverman/ Curriculum Vitae 4 Northern Virginia Community College- Woodbridge Campus (January 2008 – May 2008): o SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology (1 section).
George Mason University- Teaching Assistant (August 2006 – May
2008): o COMM 365: Women and Media (1 section). Instructor of Record: Rebecca Walter. o SOCI 101: Introductory Sociology (5 sections). Instructors of Record: Dr. Steven Vallas, Dr. Amy Best, Dr. Karen Rosenblum, and Dr. Joseph Scimecca.
Academic Honors and Awards 2008 Outstanding Sociology Graduate Student Award at George Mason University. 2007 Finalist for the Dean’s Challenge Award at George Mason University. 2006 Graduate Student Paper Contest Winner for The Society for the Study of Social Problems, Racial and Ethnic Minorities Division. Recipient of the 2005 Outstanding Scholar Award in Psychology at George Mason University. Recipient of one of the 2005 Outstanding Senior Awards in Psychology at George Mason University. Co-recipient of the 2005 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award in Psychology at George Mason University. Recipient of one of the Spring 2005 Apprenticeships at George Mason University. Recipient of one of the Fall 2004 Apprenticeships at George Mason University. Fall 2003 - Spring 2004 Suzanne E. Robertson Scholarship (Psychology Department).
Paper/Conference Presentations
Victoria Hoverman and Abigail Reiter. 2013. “Why Do You Care about Race Anyways, You’re White! An Action Plan for Confronting White Privilege and Racism in Predominantly White Spaces.” Racism and Whiteness 2013 Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meeting Arlington, VA.
Hoverman/ Curriculum Vitae 5 Victoria Hoverman and E. Miranda Reiter. 2013. “Racial Differences in the Impact of Obesity in Terms of QOL Psychosocial Measures.” Experiences of Inequalities in Society 2013 Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meeting Arlington, VA. Marisa Allison, Victoria Hoverman, and Randy Lynn. 2013. “Inequality in the Lecture Hall: The Precarious Employment of Contingent Faculty.” Inequality in the Academy 2013 Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meeting Arlington, VA. Marisa Allison, Randy Lynn, and Victoria Hoverman. 2013. “Advocating for Higher Education’s Precariat: Doing Public Sociology in the Hall of the Academy.” Panel 3rd Annual Public Sociology Graduate Conference Arlington, VA. Abigail Reiter and Victoria J. Hoverman. 2012. “Putting Teaching into Sociological Perspective: A Reflective Analysis of the Struggles and Obstacles New Instructors Face in Academia.” 2012 Association for Humanist Sociology Annual Meeting Nashville, TN. Watson, Victoria J. 2010. “Understanding HIV Stigma: Judgment, Blame, and Interpersonal Avoidance.” Guest Speaker George Mason University Sociology and Anthropology 2010 Honor Society Reception Fairfax, VA. Watson, Victoria J. 2009. “Stigma as a Social Barrier to Understanding HIV.” Regular Paper Session- HIV & AIDS 79th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society Baltimore, MD. “An Inside Look: Sassy Student Leaders Giving a Fresh Perspective on Campus Activism.” Student Panel Moderator: Victoria J. Watson Panelists: Whitney Gecker, Shizrae Mallick, Ben Masters, Brian Picone 10th Annual Conference: Justice Studies Association, George Mason University Fairfax, VA. Watson, Victoria J. 2007. “White Privilege as an Agent Utilized to Perpetuate Racism in the United States.” Students Award Winning Papers Session I 57th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems
Hoverman/ Curriculum Vitae 6 New York, NY. “Cambodian Youth Dance: Bridging the Cultural Gap.” Colloquium Presentation Presenters: Sarah Coughtry, Victoria J. Watson, and Dr. Nina Coppens 2005-2006 Colloquium Series at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA.
Professional Service Vice President for the Public Sociology Association at George Mason University (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011). Student Liaison for the Graduate Student Sociological Association at George Mason University (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011). Faculty Mentor for the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at Hesser College (Spring 2009 - Summer 2009). Trainer for the George Mason University Affiliate of the National Coalition Building Institute (Spring 2007 - Summer 2008). Senator for the Psychology Graduate Student Association at the University Massachusetts-Lowell (Fall 2005 - Spring 2006).
Teaching Interests
HIV/AIDS. Social Stigma. Survey Research. Health and Illness. Racism and White Privilege. Quantitative Research Methods. Statistics. Public Sociology. Social Problems. Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. Education.
Research Interests
HIV/AIDS. Social Stigma. Survey Research. Health and Illness Teaching.
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Racism and White Privilege. Quantitative Research Methods. Statistics. Public Sociology. Systemic Forms of Oppression. Social Inequality (Gender, Race, Class, Sexuality, Ability, etc.). Social Change. Education.
Membership in Professional and Academic Organizations Professional Organizations:
The American Sociological Association. Society for the Study of Social Problems. The Association for Humanist Sociology. The Sociologist’s AIDS Network.
Academic Organizations:
Member of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society. Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. Member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. Member of the National Scholars Honor Society. Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen.
Data Analysis/Survey Programming Computer Skills Statistical Software Packages: Excel, SPSS, and STATA. OnQ- Survey Authoring Tool developed out of Clemson University. DatStat- Survey Authoring Tool.
