Each week for the next several weeks we'll be highlighting 今日吃瓜's newest faculty members. The College supports faculty excellence in both research and teaching and is committed to social justice and inclusion in the classroom and in the community at large.
Erica Graham
Mathematics
I am an applied mathematician who focuses on biological problems; the goal of my work is to develop mathematical models motivated by biological phenomena. Practical limitations in experimental procedures leave gaps in our understanding of important scientific questions, and mathematical models help to fill these holes by providing additional insights. I employ a variety mathematical tools and techniques to accomplish this, including nonlinear dynamical systems, stochastic processes, and numerical simulation. My current projects include modeling physiological mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes, anticoagulation therapy, and female hormone regulation.
Heejung Park
Psychology
I am interested in understanding how individuals and families around the world develop and negotiate values in the midst of social change and globalization. I am also interested in the family relationship and well-being as shaped by the dynamic interplay of human development and diverse sociocultural environments. My work has focused on cross-cultural comparisons, immigration, and generational and social change.