His main research interests include the intersections of ethnomusicology and music education, curriculum and pedagogy of world music ensembles in schools and universities, and the history of steelpan programs in the schools. Haskett remains an active percussionist, presenting a shared recital in March 2014 and regularly playing drumset and steelpan in steel band settings. Additionally, he directs the SVSU Percussion Ensemble, the Valley Steel student steel band, and the Valley Steel community steel band.