Linda Lobao

Linda Lobao is Professor of Rural Sociology, Sociology, and Geography at the Ohio State University. She received her PhD in 1986 in Sociology from North Carolina State University. Lobao’s research focuses on the socioeconomic well-being of regions, communities, and households with particular attention to how economic and institutional changes influence well-being. Present research projects include the analysis of: spatial inequality (with a focus on poverty and other disparities across communities); the impact of the mining industry on populations’ well-being; and the impact of local governments on communities. Lobao has published approximately 80 journal articles and book chapters. She also has published three books, the most recent, a co-edited volume The Sociology of Spatial Inequality (The State University of New York Press 2007).

Lobao has served on the editorial boards of a number of journals including Rural Sociology, The Sociological Quarterly, Demography, and Environment and Planning A. She is presently a co-editor of The Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy, and Society. Lobao was elected President of the Rural Sociological Society in 2002- 2003. She was also elected as Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and she received the Excellence in Research Award from the Rural Sociological Society. Her research has been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARIES, and other government and foundation sources.

To learn more about Dr. Loboa, visit http://senr.osu.edu/our-people/linda-m-lobao