Faculty Fanfare: Lisa Broidy
UNM Distinguished Professor Lisa Broidy has been selected as a fellow of the American Society of Criminology.
Broidy, chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology was chosen in April for the prestigious award.
“I am honored to be selected as a fellow of the American Society of Criminology (ASC), which puts me in the company of scholars and mentors who I have long admired,” she said.
“It is humbling to receive an award that recognizes the totality of my contributions to the discipline throughout my career.”
Broidy, who has taught at UNM since 1999 has focused her work on General Strain Theory; the study of gender and crime; and life-course criminology. Colleagues say her work has had a significant impact on how intimate partner violence and the circumstances that lead to criminal offenses by women are studied and spoken about.
Her published work includes more than 75 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reports in highly regarded journals such as Criminology, Justice Quarterly, and the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency.
The selection as a fellow also is a nod to Broidy’s work as a top contributor to the field through her long time and ongoing service work and mentorship.
“I appreciate that the award recognizes not only my contributions to scholarship but also my long standing commitments to service and leadership and also mentorship,” she said.
Broidy has served as the vice president of the ASC and has led efforts to augment inclusivity and keep the society responsive to the evolving and diverse needs of scholars. She is also the 2025 chair of ASC’s Joan Petersilia Outstanding Article Award Committee.
Her past leadership roles include deputy director of the Griffith Criminology Institute, director of the UNM Institute for Social Research, and director of the New Mexico Statistical Analysis Center.
As part of her work, she has mentored numerous students and junior faculty at UNM and beyond.
Broidy, who is co-editor of the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, said the recognition is a testament to those she has worked with as well.
“For me, this award is also a reminder that we do not advance through our careers alone. I owe this honor to my current and former colleagues and students, who have all played unique and instrumental roles in my career and who make the journey worthwhile and even fun,” she said.
During her career, Broidy has received numerous other recognitions, including the Doug Yearwood National Publication Award (in the research/policy analysis category) and the Griffith University Provost’s Award for Team Research Excellence.
Her research also has brought millions in grant funding to UNM from a variety of agencies to support and expand work on criminological theory and policy applications.
“Criminology is an exciting discipline because our work has real world implications for policy and practice in our communities,” Broidy said.
“My work illuminates the social injustices that are both a cause and consequence of criminal legal system involvement, and I hope it influences institutional and social policies to address these injustices.”