Mathew Hauer, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Sociology and the Associate Director of the Center for Demography and Population Health (CDPH) at Florida State University, was recently awarded the Early Achievement Award from the Population Association of America (PAA).
The annual award, established in 2009, recognizes PAA members who have made significant contributions to population-related research during the first ten years of their career after receiving their Ph.D. Each year a committee convenes to select the recipient.
“Dr. Hauer is one of our very best faculty members at Florida State University,” said Dean Tim Chapin, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. “He’s an exceptional demographer and educator who has brought tremendous value to FSU’s College of Social Science and Public Policy, Department of Sociology, and Center for Demography and Population Health.”
Dr. Hauer was presented the award by Danny Schneider, Ph.D., a Professor at Harvard University and last year’s award recipient.
“Dr. Hauer’s research tackles one of the most pressing concerns of our time, the population impact of climate change,” said Dr. Schneider at the awards ceremony. “His work not only enhances our understanding of the population-level effects of climate change but also underscores the crucial importance of demography for this important policy issue.”
Dr. Hauer attended Florida State University to receive his Master of Science in Demography in 2008. After receiving a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Georgia in 2016, Dr. Hauer came back to Florida State University as a faculty member in 2018.
Dr. Hauer’s research interests include the impacts of climate change on society and how migration induced by sea level rise could reshape the U.S. population distribution. His research has been featured in The New York Times, National Geographic, Time Magazine, Popular Science, USA Today, and more.
In 2023, Dr. Hauer was named the Charles B. Nam Professor in the Sociology of Population. This appointment recognized his exceptional contributions to research in demography and related fields, unwavering commitment to academic excellence, and dedication to his scholarship and teaching.
In acceptance of the award, Dr. Hauer thanked his wife, Jennifer, and his children for their consistent support. He also thanked the professors he worked with while attending Florida State University as a graduate student.
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