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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, law and society, research methods, social justice, and race and crime. His research broadly focuses on social change and the legal system, which a particular emphasis on punishment and wrongful convictions. Dr. Drummond's current work centers on social movements dedicated to ending extreme punishments (i.e., life sentences, the death penalty) and theories related to understanding convictions of innocent people. He has published research on the anti-death penalty and innocence movements, and on official misconduct as a contributor to wrongful convictions. These works have appeared in <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 and inclusive 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 foster 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