Areas of Interest:
Health and Illness/Medical Sociology, Demography, Work, Occupations and Labor MarketEducation
BSA Biochemistry, Minor in Sociology, University of Texas 2020
Recent Publications
- Cavanagh, Shannon, Athena Owirodu, and Lindsay Bing. Forthcoming. “Mothering while Sick: Poor Maternal Health and the Educational Attainment of Young Adults.” Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
Recent Conference Presentations
- Owirodu, Athena. 2024. “Uncovering Health Disparities Across Generation Status: The Role of Wealth Among the U.S. Black Diaspora” Presentation at the Annual Meeting of Population Association of America, Colombus, OH, in April.
- Cavanagh, Shannon, Athena Owirodu, and Lindsay Bing. 2023. “Mothering while Sick: Poor Maternal Health and the Educational Attainment of Young Adults.” Presentation at the Annual Meeting of Population Association of America, New Orleans, LA in April.
Contact
Office: 252 Hamilton Hall (soon to be Pauli Murray Hall)
athena.owirodu@unc.edu
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