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Ask Dr. Su Yeong Kim – Your Guide to PhDs, Research Publications and Academia
By Dr. Su Yeong KimEducation
Ask Dr. Su Yeong Kim – Your Guide to PhDs, Research Publications and Academia episodes
- Episode 4: Su Yeong Kim on Choosing the Right Psychology Graduate Program
In Episode 4 of Ask Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor Su Yeong Kim from the University of Texas at Austin discusses two key topics for aspiring graduate students — crafting a professional CV that stands out and selecting the right psychology graduate program.
Dr. Kim shares practical advice on:
- Common mistakes students make on their CVs for graduate school
- How to list research experiences, federal grants, and publications correctly
- The importance of APA formatting in applications
- Choosing between a Master’s, PhD, or PsyD program
- Funding insights and understanding which path best fits your goals
Whether you’re applying to graduate school or exploring your future in psychology, this episode offers clear, actionable guidance from Su Yeong Kim to help you make informed academic decisions.
5 min - Episode 3: Su Yeong Kim on Choosing the Right PhD Program: Funding, Location, and Culture
In this episode of Ask Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor Su Yeong Kim from the University of Texas at Austin shares essential guidance for students evaluating PhD program offers. Drawing on her extensive experience in graduate education and research, she highlights the three most critical factors to consider: funding, location, and culture.
Dr. Su Yeong Kim explains the importance of multi-year funding packages, the benefits of teaching and research assistantships, and why summer funding matters. She also emphasizes how program culture, faculty mentorship, and departmental fit can shape a student’s success. For those with multiple offers or those who didn’t get into their “dream school”—Dr. Su Yeong Kim provides practical advice on making the best decision for long-term growth.
Whether you’re preparing to apply or deciding between offers, this episode offers valuable insights to help you find the right PhD program fit.
8 min - Episode 2: How to Stand Out in PhD Applications with Dr. Su Yeong Kim
In Episode 2 of Ask Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor Su Yeong Kim shares practical insights on how to craft a strong PhD application. She explains what faculty value most research experience that aligns with advisors, solid performance in statistics and methods courses, compelling statements of purpose, and recommendation letters that highlight resilience and reliability. With candid tips, Dr. Su Yeong Kim helps aspiring scholars stand out in a competitive field.
10 min - Episode 1: Publishing in Top-Tier Journals with Dr. Su Yeong Kim
In the first episode of Ask Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor Su Yeong Kim shares insights from two decades of research and editorial leadership. With over 170 publications and experience as editor of leading journals, she guides scholars on crafting strong titles, research designs and navigating timelines to succeed in competitive academic publishing.
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About Ask Dr. Su Yeong Kim – Your Guide to PhDs, Research Publications and Academia
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Dr. Su Yeong Kim is a thought leader and recognized scholar researching child development in immigrant families with a focus on cultural, familial, and linguistic influences. She also serves as…
Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin and as the Editor for the Journal of Research on Adolescence. Previously, she has held the position of editor for Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, and Associate Editor for Developmental Psychology. Dr. Kim is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Asian American Psychological Association.
Dr. Su Yeong Kim’s research studies the influence of cultural heritage and acculturation in the development of children and adolescents in immigrant families. She has developed a theoretical framework on bilingualism that integrates language proficiency, use, and subjective experience, which has since become internationally recognized.
In addition to having over 170 publications and receiving support from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and Russell Sage Foundation, Dr. Kim continues to make lasting impact through passionate mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. She prioritizes inclusion, particularly, for first-generation and underrepresented students, many of whom gain their first exposure to research under her guidance.
Dr. Su Yeong Kim has been honored with the APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award and recognized by UT Austin for excellence in leadership, mentorship, and service. Her impact includes leading a culturally responsive afterschool language brokering program for middle school students, practically applying her research for the public good.