Bianca Manago
About Bianca Manago
Bianca Manago is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Vanderbilt University, specializing in the intersection of sociology and statistics. She has a diverse background in research and teaching, with previous roles at Indiana University and Texas A&M University.
Current Title and Position
Bianca Manago holds the position of Assistant Professor of Sociology at Vanderbilt University. She is currently based in the Greater Nashville Area, TN, where she is engaged in both teaching and research roles. As an Assistant Professor, her responsibilities include developing curriculum, mentoring students, and leading research projects in the field of sociology.
Previous Positions and Experience
Bianca Manago has extensive prior experience in academia and research. She served as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University from 2014 to 2018 and as a Graduate Assistant from 2013 to 2014 in Bloomington, Indiana. Manago also worked as a Research Assistant at the Texas Census Data Research Center from 2012 to 2013 and as a Program Coordinator at World Coffee Research from 2011 to 2012. Her earlier roles included an internship at the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Office of Disability Integration and Coordination in 2010 and being a Teaching Fellows Assistant and Research Assistant/Lab Manager at Texas A&M University from 2007 to 2013.
Educational Background
Bianca Manago has a robust academic foundation with multiple degrees. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology from Indiana University Bloomington, where she also completed a Master's of Science in Statistics between 2014 and 2015. She previously obtained a Master of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University in 2013, and a BA in Sociology and Philosophy from the same institution in 2011. Her early education includes attending Lansing High School.
Research Contributions and Publications
Bianca Manago has made significant contributions to academic research, particularly at the intersection of sociology and statistics. She has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals in these fields. Her research has included topics such as social networks and inequality, for which she received a grant from the National Science Foundation. Additionally, she has co-authored a book chapter on the use of big data in sociological research and has presented findings at esteemed platforms such as the American Sociological Association's annual conference.
Academic and Community Engagement
At Vanderbilt University, Bianca Manago is involved in a variety of academic and community initiatives. She mentors undergraduate students and has developed a new course on the sociology of health and illness. She has also collaborated on research projects examining the impact of social policies on marginalized communities, and participated in a panel discussion on sociology’s role in public policy. Manago is active in community outreach, contributing to programs aimed at increasing diversity in higher education, and organized a workshop on advanced statistical methods for social science research.