Taylor Gonzales Named 2026 Ruth D. Peterson Fellow

Congratulations to Taylor Gonzales on being selected as a 2026 Ruth D. Peterson Fellow by the American Society of Criminology. The highly competitive fellowship supports doctoral students from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who are pursuing careers in criminology and criminal justice. Recipients are recognized for their academic achievements, commitment to advancing the field, and potential to contribute to greater diversity and inclusion within criminological scholarship.

The fellowship provides up to $8,000 in support for doctoral studies and honors the legacy of Dr. Ruth D. Peterson’s contributions to criminology and racial and ethnic diversity in the discipline.

Taylor Gonzales
Taylor Gonzales
Ph.D. Candidate

My research centers around corrections, recidivism, and program evaluations.