Yong Gao

Professor Yong Gao is a faculty member in the School of Kinesiology at Boise State University specializing in measurement and evaluation applications for physical activity and public health research. Her work focuses on addressing health disparities through advanced methodological approaches.

Educational background:

• PhD in Measurement & Evaluation from the School of Kinesiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Research expertise centers on three interconnected domains: evaluation of measurement issues in health research, validation of assessment instruments using advanced statistical techniques, and development of culturally sensitive methodologies for minority populations. Professor Gao's work specifically targets physical activity disparities and obesity, aiming to create more accurate measurement tools that inform effective public health interventions for underserved communities. Her methodological rigor ensures that health promotion programs are appropriately tailored to specific cultural contexts.

Professor Gao maintains active research programs focused on eliminating health disparities through improved measurement science. Her office is located in Bronco Gym 119A at Boise State University, where she is available for collaboration and student mentoring in measurement methodology and health disparities research.