Office: 457 Strong Hall

Phone: (417) 836-6418

E-Mail: GaryBrinker@MissouriState.edu

Spring '08 Office Hours:  3:15-4:30 MTWR; or by appointment

Dr. Brinker joined the department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology in 1997 after having completed his Ph.D. at Baylor University. He specializes in applied community research and, as part of his position at Missouri State University serves as the Assistant Director of the Center for Social Sciences and Public Policy Research, located on the fourth floor of the Strong Hall on the Missouri State University campus.

Dr. Brinker teaches a variety of courses including our SOC 150 - Introduction to Society, SOC 152 - Social Problems, SOC 302 - Social Statistics, and SOC 498 - Senior Seminar.

In addition to his interest in sociology and applied research, Dr. Brinker is an avid boater, and can often be found jumping the waves of the area lakes on his Waverunner.