معرفی
Dr. Yu "April" Chen is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Louisiana State University (LSU), specializing in higher education research with a focus on community college transfer students, STEM success for underrepresented populations, and international student experiences. Her work employs advanced statistical and qualitative methodologies to address critical equity issues in postsecondary education.
- Bachelor's: Pedagogy, Beijing Normal University (2005)
- Master's: Educational Sociology, Beijing Normal University (2008)
- PhD: Educational Leadership (Higher Education) with Statistics minor, Iowa State University (2014)
Dr. Chen's research examines:
- Community college transfer pathways and post-transfer outcomes
- STEM equity through predictive analytics and advising interventions
- International student dynamics in US higher education
- Social capital formation in student success
Her scholarship appears in leading journals including Research in Higher Education, Community College Review, and Journal of College Student Retention. She actively presents at major conferences like AERA, ASHE, and CSCC, with over 40 presentations to date.
Scientific honors include:
- LSU Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award (2020)
Dr. Chen has secured over $5 million in grant funding, including:
- EIR Grant ($3,997,292) - Co-PI
- NSF CS for All Grant ($1M) - Co-PI
- LSU internal grants for transfer student success ($5k-$5M)
