Thomas F. Gieryn

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Thomas F. Gieryn

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Thomas F. Gieryn's Degrees

• PhD Sociology University of California, Berkeley
• Masters Sociology University of California, Berkeley
• Bachelors Sociology University of California, Berkeley

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Why Is Thomas F. Gieryn Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Thomas F. Gieryn is Rudy Professor of Sociology at Indiana University. He is also the Vice Provost of Faculty and Academic Affairs. In his research, he focuses on philosophy and sociology of science from a cultural, social, historical, and humanistic perspective. He is known for developing the concept of "boundary-work," that is, instances in which boundaries, demarcations, or other divisions between fields of knowledge are created, advocated, attacked, or reinforced. He has served on many councils and boards, including the Advisory Board of the exhibition on "Science in American Life" by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. He retired in 2015 from his professorship at Indiana University.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Thomas F. Gieryn?

Thomas F. Gieryn is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of California, Berkeley
• Indiana University Bloomington
• Princeton University
• Kalamazoo College
• Columbia University