Hobbies/Sports:
Theater; Walking; Swimming
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Labor and Industrial Relations, Cornell University (1993); Bachelor of Science in Socialogy, Cornell University (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
Labor Employment Research Association; United Association for Labor Education; American Sociological Association; Board of Editors, New Labor Forum
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
18
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to hard work, taking risks, and conducting original research.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was influenced by her father's work who was in academia and followed his foot steps. She also worked heavily on the labor movement and from there went into higher education.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Bronfenbrenner is the leading expert in the U.S. and around the world on union and employer behavior in the union-organizing process, and the relationship between capital mobility.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching classes; Conducting research; Training individuals how to conduct research on policy issues and media
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Bronfenbrenner intends to continue to conduct research internationally.