Pierre Pénet

PierrePenet2013@u.northwestern.edu
Advisor: Griswold & Carruthers

Areas of Interest

Economic Sociology, Sociology of Markets, Cultural Sociology, Comparative Approaches, Quantitative Methods

Current Research

Evaluation devices and commensuration in three different market settings:
-In my dissertation research I investigate how sovereign credit ratings permeate financial markets.

-I will soon publish an article about the effectiveness of film reviews in the French film industry.

-In another research project, I study the influence of the “Turner Prize” on the market careers of several British artists. (Joint research project with Kangsan Lee.)

Awards/Honors

2011, Fulbright Fellowship, 9 months, Sociology Department, Northwestern University

2010, Sociology Research Award, Sociology Department, Northwestern University

2008-2011, Doctoral Fellowship, French Ministry of Research

2009 (Fall), Research Fellowship, Graduate School of SciencesPo Paris

2005 (Summer), Research Internship Grant, International Political Science Association

William Henry Exum Award

The intent of this prize is to honor the memory of William Henry Exum, a member of the Department of Sociology and the African American Studies Department, who died in 1986 at the age of 37. Exum was concerned with the quality of writing and research analysis in student papers. He was also interested in racial problems facing minority youths in higher education. This award was established as a means of continuing his goals of breaking barriers for all minorities.

The award submission deadline is April 27, 2012. All interested students should submit a 15-20 page paper, typed and double-spaced, on a topic dealing with race and ethnicity. Students are not limited to a sociological approach in preparing their submissions, nor is the award limited to sociology or social science majors.

The paper should include a cover sheet with the student's name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, year in school, and major.

Three copies of the essay must be submitted by the announced deadline to the Exum Award - Department of Sociology, 1810 Chicago Ave., Evanston Campus or one copy by email to sociol@northwestern.edu.

This award is open to all undergraduate students from all disciplines.

Upcoming Events

COLLOQUIUM: Aldon Morris, Sociology, Northwestern University
May 24, 2012 • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM