Madhumita "Mita" Banerjee
- Associate Professor
- Sociology Department
- Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2005
- PHONE: (262) 595-3418
- EMAIL: banerjee@uwp.edu
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Sociology
- Research Methods
- Statistics
- Public Health
- Education
Dr. Madhumita (Mita) Banerjee is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside. She teaches courses in Social Inequality, Public Health, Sociology of Education, Statistics, and Research Methods at the undergraduate level and Data Visualization courses in the Applied Professional Studies Master’s program (MAPS). Her current research interest lies in gaining insight into factors that motivate and deter underserved and underrepresented students in choosing online courses and the areas of improvement necessary to enhance their online learning experience. Dr. Banerjee is also the Director of the Sociology Online Degree Completion Program.
Teaching, Research/Creative & Consulting Interests
Teaching Interests
Social Inequality, Public Health, Sociology of Education, Statistics, Research Methods, Data Visualization.
Research Interests
Her previous research focused on faculty motivation and deterrents in incorporating service learning in teaching and faculty efficacy in service learning.
Consulting Interests
Digital Divide amongst underserved and underrepresented students. Student success in online learning. The Community of Inquiry framework for e-learning.
Publications
Selected Publications
2022: The Digital Divide and Smartphone Reliance for Disadvantaged Students in Higher Education, Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (31-39 pp.)
2022: Data Analytics for Accountable Care Organizations in a Shifting Landscape of Health and Medicine, Springer Publishing
Selected Awards & Honors
Teaching Awards
2022: Hans O. Mauksch Outstanding Teacher Award, Wisconsin Sociological Association
2022: Stella Gray Early Career Teaching Excellence Award, University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Key Service Activities
College Service
: Committee Member - International Studies Steering Committee
University Service
2020: University Senate Service - Faculty Senate
UW System Service
2019: Committee Member - UW System Math Initiative
Courses Taught
INTS 499 - Independent Study:
SOCA 101 - Introduction to Sociology
SOCA 248 - Report Writing for Social Sci
SOCA 250 - Statistics for Social Sciences
SOCA 295 - Social Science Research Mthds
SOCA 354 - Class, Status and Power
SOCA 376 - Public Health
SOCA 492 - Internship in Sociology
SOCA 495 - Senior Seminar:
SOCA 499 - Independent Study:
SOCA 101 - Introduction to Sociology
SOCA 248 - Report Writing for Social Sci
SOCA 250 - Statistics for Social Sciences
SOCA 295 - Social Science Research Mthds
SOCA 354 - Class, Status and Power
SOCA 376 - Public Health
SOCA 492 - Internship in Sociology
SOCA 495 - Senior Seminar:
SOCA 499 - Independent Study: