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Erin Routon, PhD
Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Houston, Instructor at Harvard University Extension School
Erin Routon, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Houston.12 She is a cultural anthropologist with expertise in the United States and Latin America.2
Dr. Routon received her PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from Cornell University, with a minor in Latino/a Studies.4 She also holds an MA in Religious Studies from the University of California, Riverside.5
As an anthropology professor, Dr. Routon has extensive training in qualitative research methods and field research experience.3 Her research focuses on several key areas:
- Migration
- Incarceration
- Activism
- Care
Prior to joining the University of Houston in 2023, Dr. Routon worked as a preceptor in Harvard University's Writing Program.47
At the University of Houston, Dr. Routon can be contacted at:
As a native Texan, Dr. Routon brings both regional knowledge and international expertise to her role at the University of Houston.2
