Faculty
Dr. Ferjen Deng
I entered the field of sociology by accident, not my choice at the beginning. However, once I was in I fell in love with it. Sociology helps me understand the meaning of every action I or other people take. It makes me become a better person and appreciate what I have more. It also provides me with a perspective that is beyond my personal life experience.
My current research interests include healthcare disparities research, quality of life among Asian cancer survivors, and cultural aspects of health-seeking behaviors. Currently, I teach introduction to ethnic studies, social problems, social analysis, environmental sociology, and social statistics. I have served at numerous committees at all levels-from the department level to the community level.
Currently, I am a member of master thesis and dissertation committees, college curriculum committee, and faculty tenure hearing committee. I am also very active in grassroots or breast cancer organizations in the Chinese community. I serve as a board member of a local Chinese cancer support group, a member of the Asian Cancer Council, and an advisor for the Global Chinese Breast Cancer Support Groups Alliance.