Dr. Hannah Scott is a Full Professor and founding faculty member of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. She received her undergraduate degrees (Psychology and Sociology) from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, a Master of Arts degree from the University of Guelph in Ontario, and PhD in Sociology from University of Alberta. Prior to arriving at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, she was an Assistant Professor at The University of Memphis. She was also the Founding Director of the Centre for Evaluation and Survey Research (CESR). She has served in many roles with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's Faculty Association, including founding Vice-President, President, and Grievance Officer. Her primary interests are in the area of victimology, vulnerable populations, gender, and homicide studies. Her current projects are in the areas of workplace bullying, homelessness, drug courts, and serial and mass homicide.