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Umberson, Debra was born on August 8, 1957 in Springhill, Louisiana, United States.
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Debra Umberson
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Debra Umberson, American sociologist, educator. Named Highly Cited Researcher Social Science, Institute for Science Information, 2008; recipient National Research Service award, National Institute Aging, 1987-1989, First Indiana Research & Transition award, 1990-1995, award, Sociological Research Association, since 2008. Member of American Sociological Association (chair, mental health section 2006-2007).
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1985.
Career
Professor sociolgoy University Texas, Austin, since 1988, chair sociology, 2000—2006.
Achievements
Membership
Member of American Sociological Association (chair, mental health section 2006-2007).
Connections
Children: Eliza Steiker, Aaron Steiker.
Awards
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Named Highly Cited Researcher Social Science, Institute for Science Information, 2008. Recipient National Research Service award, National Institute Aging, 1987-1989, First Indiana Research & Transition award, 1990-1995, award, Sociological Research Association, since 2008.Named Highly Cited Researcher Social Science, Institute for Science Information, 2008. Recipient National Research Service award, National Institute Aging, 1987-1989, First Indiana Research & Transition award, 1990-1995, award, Sociological Research Association, since 2008.