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Rachel Lautenschlager

Rachel Lautenschlager

Assistant Professor

rachel.lautenschlager@du.edu

Sturm Hall, 2000 East Asbury Avenue Denver, CO 80208

What I do

I conduct research and teach a variety of courses on topics related to criminology, racial inequities, and quantitative research methods.

Specialization(s)

Policing, racial inequity, Geographic information systems

Professional Biography

I am trained as a sociologist, with specializations in criminology and race relations. My research explores the role of geography in perpetuating racial disparities in criminal justice outcomes, with an emphasis on policing. I also have a passion for quantitative research methods and spatial analysis.

Degree(s)

  • Ph.D., Sociology, University of Miami, 2020
  • MA, Sociology, University of Miami, 2016
  • BA, Judaic Studies, The George Washington University, 2012