Meet Our Aging Researchers in Training, otherwise known as our ART-ists.

PhD Student, Human Development and Family Science

Hyeonji's (she/her/hers) research focuses on intergenerational relations and transfers in later life, family policies, and family demography. Given that her research mainly uses advanced quantitative methods, she is familiar with processing/analyzing both cross-sectional and longitudinal data.

Degrees Earned:

M.A. in Child Development and Family Studies, Seoul National University (Seoul, Republic of Korea)

B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies, Seoul National University (Seoul, Republic of Korea)

PhD Candidate, Human Development and Family Science

Xiaoyu's (she/her/hers) research explores the role of intergenerational family relationships in individual well-being, with a special focus on parent-child dynamics during middle and later adulthood.

Degrees Earned:

M.P.A. in Public Administration, Northeastern University (Boston, MA)

B.A. in International Politics, Renmin University of China (Beijing, China)

PhD Student, Human Development and Family Science

Bo's (she/her/hers) research interests are empathy and intergenerational relationships within Chinese immigrant families. She focuses particularly on class, gender, and cultural contexts, as well as understands parenting beliefs and life courses.

Degrees Earned:

M.S.Ed. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development, University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

B.E. in Computer Science, Inner Mongolia Normal University (China)

PhD Student, Human Development and Family Science

Morgan's (she/her/hers) research and clinical focus is on child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Specifically, a desire to close the gap on implementing this modality for children diagnosed with chronic conditions. 

Degrees Earned:

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Cazenovia College (Cazenovia, NY)

B.A. in Psychology and Health and Human Sciences, University at Buffalo (Buffalo, NY)

PhD Candidate, Human Development and Family Science

Ying's (she/her/hers) research interests include the intergenerational transmission of parenting and trauma, as well as the long-term impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on mental health throughout adulthood.

Degrees Earned:

M.A. in Human Development and Family Science, Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)

B.A. in English, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing, China)

PhD Student, Sociology

Tianqi's (she/her/hers) research interests include intergenerational relationships, caregiving and support within families, and population aging and health. Tianqi's work aims to deepen the understanding of these areas and contribute to discussions on family dynamics, caregiving practices, and aging-related health issues.

Degrees Earned:

M.A. in Sociology, Nanjing University (China). 

B.A. in Sociology, Nanjing University (China)