Getting to Know Dr. Nam

Introduction

I am originally from South Korea and completed my Ph.D. in Utah. I miss the dry summers and snow! I moved to the Southern U.S. for this job. Due to my background in cultural psychology, I find Southern culture, which emphasizes family orientation and hospitality, to be fascinating. I typically teach Multicultural Psychology, which addresses numerous contemporary issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our society. In my leisure time, I enjoy binge-watching TV shows, especially crime and cop shows (e.g., Bones, CSI, and The Rookie).

What year did you start working in the department?

2022.

What classes do you regularly teach?

Intro to Psychology, Multicultural Psychology, Apprenticeship

What are your scholarly and/or applied interests?

Cross-cultural differences, Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, pedagogy development, Emerging Adulthood

Dr. Nam’s Recent Publications

Symposium on Factors in College Student Success – Active Learning, Personality, and Rapport (2024, March). 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association convention, San Antonio, TX, USA. Speaker: Nam, Y., & Lee, S., Do Students Perceive Active Learning as More Effective?

Chen, J.M., Tao, K., Norman, J.B., Nam, Y., Neufeld, B., & Geerling, D.M. (in press). Survive and thrive: Unpacking women’s experiences in STEM doctoral programs.

Reardon, R.*, Chokbengboun, F.*, Gray, S.*, & Nam, Y. (2024, March). Emotion regulation and mental health outcomes between socioeconomic classes among university students. 2024 Southwestern Psychological Association convention, San Antonio, TX, USA.