Stephen Plank is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and a research scientist at the Center for Social Organization of Schools, both at Johns Hopkins University. He received his B.A. from Northwestern University (1990) and his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Chicago (1995). He has published articles and book chapters on peer relations in school, individuals' transitions to post-secondary education or work, school climate, and secondary school reform. A book by Plank, published in 2000 by Teachers College Press, is entitled "Finding One's Place: Teaching Styles and Peer Relations in Diverse Classrooms."

Currently, at CSOS and as a part of CRESPAR, Plank is involved with analyses of NAEP data -- studying issues of standards-based reform in science instruction -- as a part of the Systemic Supports for School Reform program. He also helps to coordinate the Postdoctoral Fellowships in Education Research, funded by the Spencer Foundation. In 2002, CSOS elected Plank to be Associate Director for Academic Programs, in which capacity he works to develop joint activities of CSOS, the Department of Sociology, and other JHU units.

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