Elizaveta (Liz) Lepikhova (she/they):
social justice educator, GIS enthusiast, versatile artist
Research and Teaching Interests
Sociological theory, Sociology of Inequality, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, Deviance, Mapping, Sociology of Time, Social Anthropology, Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Demography, (Socio)linguistics, Philosophy
Language Proficiency
- Russian
(native) - English
C2 (proficient) - French
B2 [ranked A+ in Intermediate
French Grammar
in University of Winnipeg] - Japanese
(Beginner)
[Cerificate of Completion
from Okayama Institute
of Languages]
Software Experience
R Studio, Stata, SPSS, Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, HTML, CSS, Microsoft Office
Social Justice Educator Practices: Teaching Philosophy
I believe that as an instructor I must be a catalyst for students’ goal-attainment and, ultimately, academic success via engaging with what they have already accumulated in their lives. Hence, my main duty as an educator is not to show the only proper foundations of society, but, on the contrary, to foster their capacity for self-reflection, independent action and responsibility. Thus, the multitude of issues discussed, and a variety of perspectives considered remain a constant focus of the classes I have the honor of teaching.
I strongly believe that science should be as diverse and as equitable as possible; a passion accessible by everyone whoever wants to get involved in it. In my opinion, it is crucial to put the heart on your sleeve to show what you stand for and where your biases may lie in the discussion of social issues. Openness and sincerity are those elements that truly foster a safer and a more genuine space for challenging discussions, allowing to build a personable connection that transcends educational boundaries. Transparency of views, goals, requirements and evaluations follow the same pattern. Hence, all the courses that I teach are a communal creation, where I learn from students as much as they learn from me in a constant flow of information and energy exchanges. All this produces maybe not a philosopher’s stone, but something equally magical.
Taught Courses (Instructorsip and Assistantship)
Instructorship
Supplementary Instructorship
Teaching Assistantship
Research Assistantship
Published Work
- 2021 Lepikhova, E. (2021). Podcast review: Give theory a chance. Teaching Sociology, 49(4), 422- 425. https://doi.org/10.1177/0092055x211049268
- 2021 Lepikhova, E. (Guest). (2021, June 11). Give Theory a Chance: Peter Berger and Thomas
Luckmann.
[Audio podcast].
Unpublished Work
- 2016 Collective course work “Typology and Factors of Social-Darwinism Ideology” (scientific supervisor Balashova G.K.)
- 2018 Collective course work “Stigmatization Mechanisms of People with a Unique Body Image: Russia and Canada” (scientific supervisor Yudin G.B.)
- 2019 Bachelor’s Thesis “Theoretical and Methodological Approach to The Study of Social Organization of Time in The Context of Social Inequalities” (scientific supervisor Nikolaev V.G, scientific advisor Balashova G.K.)
Conference Presentations
- 2017 Conference of young scientists “Alliance of Social Sciences” with the report “Tattoo as a Rite of Passage”
- 2018 Conference of young scientists “Alliance of Social Sciences” together with professor Balashova G.K. with the topic “Interiorization of Social Darwinism Ideology”
Teaching Certificates
You can also take a look at my research-related certificates here
When not in school, I absolutely love traveling which has definitely inspired my passion for cartography and web GIS.
GIS Enthusiast Projects
Music venues and open mics/jams (Milwaukee and adjacent areas)
The map represents the music venues in Milwaukee and adjacent areas that can be booked by local artists as well as touring musicians. Moreover, it shows open mics and open jams that can be visited by musicians and music connoisseurs alike. The stars represent the open mics or jams on the map. Finally, there are four buffer zones presented on the map signifying different DIY Music Spaces that one can visit or book. The map is designed so that onean navigate your way around Milwaukee, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties to see all the music venues on the map.
More information can be found at the ArcGIS Online Portal
.COVID Vaccine Acceptance by US States July 2020- March 2021
The storymap uses the data retrieved from MIT COVID-19 Beliefs, Behaviors and Norms Survey that was conducted from July 2020 until March 2021 in 23 countries with recruitment facilitated by Facebook. In the US, the survey was conducted in three waves. The storymap demonstrates the change in vaccine acceptance beliefs by US States between waves/volumes 1 (07/06/2020 - 27/10/2020) and 3 (11/10/2020 - 29/03/2021) of MIT COVID-19 COVID-19 Beliefs, Behaviors & Norms Survey.
Mapping Queer-Friendly Spaces in Milwaukee
This project uses Survey123 to encourage community-centered mapping of queer spaces in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Neighborhoods LibGuide
This LibGuide created with colorblindness in mind, provides basic information on all Milwaukee Neighborhoods
International Map of the World: Millionth Map of Hispanic America Collection
This app represents a digital collection of the Millionth Map of Hispanic America Collection at the American Geographical Society Library
This story map is devoted to history and hallmarks of the Millionth Map of Hispanic America Collection at the American Geographical Society Library
Relevant Work and Internship Experience
American Geographical Society Library GIS Intern
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
June 2023-present
Duties include:
- Conducting reference interviews, consultations, and facilitating requests for spatial data, digital images, and printing for students, faculty, researchers, and the public
- Developing learning materials related to discovering, processing, mapping, and analyzing spatial data and the AGSL collections
- Creating or editing metadata for geospatial data and helping develop workflows for ingest, access, and discovery of geospatial data
- Archival quality map scanning using a large format scanner and printing using a large format printer
- Special projects related to the intern’s academic goals, career goals, and skills
- Performing other library tasks such as greeting visitors, giving directions, responding to e-mails, referring users to appropriate subject experts
Mapping Racism and Prejudice Project Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
March 2024-present
Relevant Certifications
You can also take a look at my teaching-related certificates here