As of Fall 2025, Christian P. Maynard is a 6th-year Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Sociology at Washington State University.
My research examines the effect of cannabis legalization on adolescent behavior and attitudes. I emphasize differences in use, by consumption techniques (edible, smoke, vape) among adolescents. I explore granular policy provisions (e.g., dispensaries sales, duration of legalization) and identify trends in reported availability and perceived risk towards cannabis.
Since my undergraduate years, I have researched adolescent drug use, attitudes, and behaviors, with two published peer-reviewed articles to date. I have successfully presented research at national conferences, including American Society of Criminology, American Sociological Association, and National Institute of Justice. During most of my graduate school career, under the direction of Jennifer Schwartz, I’ve served as the lead research assistant with the Washington Rural Jails Network, which examines jail incarceration patterns across Washington.