Youngmi Kim

Dr. Youngmi Kim is a Professor of Mathematics at Jacksonville State University (JSU), where she has taught since 2002. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Alabama (2002), specializing in Group Theory, and a B.S. in Math Education from Seoul National University (1993). Her expertise spans undergraduate and graduate mathematics education, with a focus on Abstract Algebra, Topology, and related fields. She has served as a graduate advisor/coordinator in mathematics for 9 years and currently sits on the National Mathematics and Science Competition (NMSC) committee under the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association since 2017.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Alabama, 2002
• M.A., Mathematics, University of Alabama, 2000
• B.S., Math Education, Seoul National University, 1993

Dr. Kim’s research and teaching interests include Group Theory, Rings, Fields, and Mathematics Education, particularly in enhancing teacher preparation through courses like Foundations in Algebra for Secondary Teachers and Topics in Modern Algebra for Teachers. She has taught a wide range of courses from Precalculus Algebra to Advanced Calculus and Topology.

Though no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, her long-term service as a graduate coordinator and committee member highlights her contributions to academic leadership and community engagement.