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Sherry Yi is a doctoral student studying educational psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
She is examining how interest is developed and sustained over time and exploring methods to trigger interest within digital learning environments. Her current project investigates the triggering of interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics using entertainment technologies such as Minecraft. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, (casually) hiking, and growing bits of nature. |
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CLIFTON STRENGTHS |
restorative, achiever, individualization, intellection, analytical
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2020 UPDATES
06/27 My first journal article was published in Acta Ludologica and is now available online for free. I'm over the moon!
04/20 Informed today that I have been selected for the William C. Bagley Doctoral Scholarship (2020-2021) for academic merit, professional experience, public service, and commitment to the field of education. Finally aced it on my third attempt. 04/01 How different is grad life and quarantine life? I'm finding there's not much difference... 02/11 Psyched to present at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences in June! Awarded third place in the student division of Macmillan Learning's Driven to Learn contest. 01/27 Had the opportunity to visit MoPOP in Seattle this winter. I was thrilled to see people of all ages enjoying the special Minecraft exhibition. Feeling inspired. 2019 UPDATES 07/30 Received an Awesome Intern Award from the AbbVie Innovation Center. Featured in video for National Intern Day. 06/29 Awarded scholarship & travel grant from Foundations of Digital Games. Looking extremely forward to meeting other researchers and industry professionals focusing on the same interests. 06/27 Honored to have been selected the winner of the Student Paper Contest for ASIS&T SIG AH. 06/12 Dr. Rodney Hopson and I have been working on the details for EPSY 578 Qualitative Methods. Excited to be able to shape and mold a curriculum at a graduate level! 05/20 I've been elected as 1 of 2 student representatives on the Educational Psychology Executive Committee for this fall. 04/19 Officially starting as an Innovation & Emerging Technology intern at AbbVie next week. Toured the space earlier, love the start-up feel. 04/02 My dog turned 13 today. I passed my first qualifying exam and was notified that I won the Barak Rosenshine Award. What a great day! |
