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Biography

Dr. Drummond is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He has taught undergraduate courses on courts, relationships between law and society, and research methods. His research broadly focuses on social change and the legal system with a particular emphasis on sentencing and wrongful convictions. Dr. Drummond's current work centers on applications of extreme punishments (i.e., life sentences, the death penalty) and theories related to understanding convictions of innocent people. His published research has appeared in <i>Criminal Justice Review</i>, <i>Law & Policy,</i> and the <i>Wrongful Conviction Law Review</i>.

Education

• Ph D, George Mason University
• MA, State University of West Georgia
• BS, State University of West Georgia

Teaching Interests

In the classroom, Dr. Drummond seeks to foster an accessible learning environment where students can think critically about burgeoning issues related to crime and justice. He often pulls on real world examples, and various forms of contemporary media (e.g., movies, tv shows, songs, podcasts), to encourage discussion and to provide students with various perspectives of people around the criminal legal system.

Research Interests

Social change<br>Extreme punishment<br>Wrongful convictions<br>Qualitative methods