
Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.
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About me
Director of Social Sciences Quantitative Methods Program and Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology
Education

Baylor University
2013 - 2016Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) SociologyActivities and Societies: Presidential Scholar

Duke University
2004 - 2007Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Baylor University
2000 - 2004Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) PsychologyActivities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Baylor Chamber of Commerce

Baylor University
2011 - 2013Master of Arts - MA Sociology
Experience

Willow Meadows Baptist Church
Jun 2007 - Aug 2011Associate Pastor
Baylor University
Aug 2016 - May 2017Visiting Lecturer of Sociology.webp)
The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA)
Jan 2017 - nowSenior Research Associate
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Aug 2017 - Jun 2023Assistant Professor Of Sociology● Mixed methods research expertise with over 10 years of sociological research experience leading to the publication of 13 peer-reviewed articles and one book.● Project management experience with an ability to create data analysis plans using multilevel regression, longitudinal analysis, interviews, and field observations.● Strong communication skills with the ability to present to multiple constituencies resulting in 86% of courses ranked with the highest level of student satisfaction.

Hartford International
Aug 2021 - Dec 2023Regional AdvisorI lead the Texas regional team for a national research project collecting mixed methods data to study how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted religious congregations. (www.covidreligionresearch.org)● Skilled project manager with expertise in mixed methods resulting in the collection of surveys, focus groups, field observations, and interviews from multiple organizations.● Experience working in a collaborative team-oriented environment with an ability to investigate, evaluate, and propose solutions as evidenced by supervising 2 research associates while working with a cross-functional national team. Show less

Rice University
Jul 2023 - nowDirector of Social Sciences Quantitative Methods Program
Jul 2023 - nowAssistant Teaching Professor of Sociology
Jul 2023 - now
Licenses & Certifications

Teaching Capstone in Higher Education (TeaCHE)
Baylor UniversityMay 2015- View certificate

Google Data Analytics Certificate
GoogleMay 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.Sarah Burnett Teaching Prize in the Social Sciences Rice University School of Social Sciences 2025 This prize is awarded annually to one or more faculty members whose course and instructor evaluations in undergraduate lecture and seminar courses were the most highly rated in the preceding academic year.
- Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.Scholar of the Year College of Humanities and Sciences Aug 2022
- Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.Student Success Ambassador Award University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Mar 2022 Received the campus-wide award for student mentorship.
- Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Baylor University Graduate School May 2014 This award is given to the top classroom instructor who is a graduate student for excellence in pedagogy.
- Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.Presidential Scholar Baylor University 2011 The highest scholarship for doctoral students.
- Awarded to Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.Phi Beta Kappa Baylor University 2004
Volunteer Experience
Cub Scout Den Leader
Issued by Scouting America on Oct 2025
Associated with Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.Classroom Volunteer Teacher
Issued by Junior Achievement USA on Jan 2025
Associated with Todd Ferguson, Ph.D.Calf Scramble Committee
Issued by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Sept 2009
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