Education
- PhD, Sociology, University of Utah
- Master of Science, Sociology, University of Utah
- Bachelor of Science, Sociology, University of Utah
- Associate of Science, General Studies, Salt Lake Community College
- Graduate Certificate in Demography, Demography Certificate Program, University of Utah
- Undergraduate Certificate in Diversity, Sociology, University of Utah
Biography
Mike Hollingshaus is a Senior Demographer at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, where he researches, writes, and presents on Utah demographics. He is an expert in population projections, birth rates, death rates, racial and ethnic demographics, and the aging population.
Dr. Hollingshaus holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Utah, with certificates in Demography and Diversity. He previously worked as a researcher at the Utah Population Database in the Huntsman Cancer Institute, identifying genetic and social factors contributing to human health and behavior. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Utah, including Social Statistics, Epidemiology, Family Health History, and Demographic Methods. He has published several pieces of applied research specific to Utah, and also in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals. He has published research on mathematical, social, applied, and bio- demography.
Dr. Hollingshaus designs, programs, maintains, and operates Utah’s demographic projection modeling system. He is a current member, and former Chair, of the Federal-State Cooperative for Population Projections where he is proud to represent Utah. He is an appointed member of the Utah Governor's Commission on Aging.