120th American Sociological Association (ASA) Annual Meeting in Chicago
- At the 120th ASA Annual Meeting in Chicago, I presented my research, “Geographies of Unequal Opportunities: Long-Term Gaps Between Children With and Without Disabilities.” It was inspiring to engage with leading scholars in medical sociology.
- I was especially honored to share this moment with my mentor and dissertation co-chair, Dr. Richard Scotch, who received the ASA Distinguished Contributions Award. I am deeply grateful to him for his invaluable guidance and steadfast support throughout my academic journey.
Junior Scholar Intensive Training (JSIT) Summer Workshop at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- In the summer of 2024, I participated in a week-long workshop at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which provided junior scholars with training and mentorship to develop research ideas and draft an initial research proposal relevant to the Social Security Administration (SSA), its programs, policies, and beneficiaries.
- My research proposal was selected for the JSIT Research Competition, and I was awarded a $6,000 grant. Both the workshop and the grant are funded by the SSA’s Retirement and Disability Research Consortium.
- https://rdrc.wisc.edu/uw-rdrc-jsit-2024
Korean Association for Policy Studies (KAPS) President Travel Award
- I was awarded a travel grant from the President of the KAPS to attend the 2023 Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Conference.