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Biography

Dr. Drummond is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He has taught introductory undergraduate courses, and classes related to American courts, law and society, and research methods. His scholarship is broadly focused on social change and the legal system, with a particular emphasis on sentencing and wrongful convictions. Dr. Drummond's current work is centered on understanding historical and contemporary applications of extreme punishments (i.e., life sentences, the death penalty), factors that influence the convictions of innocent people, and media perceptions of exonerees. His published research has appeared in <i>Criminal Justice Review</i>, <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 learning 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 encourage 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