Yoonjeong (Yoon) Lee

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What in your life drew you to your current field of study?

I've always wanted to do something that interests me and benefits those arounds me at the same time. Being a social scientist and educator in the field of hazard resilience felt like the right fit for that.

What do you hope your students gain from studying or working with you?

I hope my students learn to look at things from different angles, even those that might be unfamiliar, and to approach things holistically, so they can have empathy for others who may have different viewpoints.

What are you passionate about in your personal life?

Food, travel, quality time with loved ones, things that are pretty but not necessarily useful, etc.

Education

Ph.D., Urban and Regional Sciences, Texas A&M University, 2016
M.P.A., Public Administration, University of Seoul, 2011
B.A., Urban Administration, University of Seoul, 2009

Courses Taught

MARS 651: Ecosystem Management and Environmental Planning
MARS 642: Resiliency and Hazard Mitigation 
MARS 652: Sustainable Management of Coastal Margins
MARS 689 Special Topics: International Experiences in Flood Risk Reduction

Publications

Lee, Y., and Kothuis, B. (2022). Measuring the educational effects of problem- and place-based research education program: the student survey. In S.D. Brody, Y. Lee, B. Kothuis (Eds.), Coastal Flood Risk Reduction in the Netherlands and the U.S. Upper Texas Coast. Elsevier Press.

Lee, Y., Kothuis, B. (2022). Design a transformative and authentic learning environment for an international multidisciplinary research and education program. In S.D. Brody, Y. Lee, B. Kothuis (Eds.), Coastal Flood Risk Reduction in the Netherlands and the U.S. Upper Texas Coast. Elsevier Press.

Lee, Y., Kothuis, B., Sebastian, A., and Brody, S. (2019). Design of Transformative Education and Authentic Learning Projects: Experiences and Lessons from an International Multidisciplinary Research and Education Program on Flood Risk Reduction. Paper presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL.

Brody, S., Highfield, W., Merrell, and W., Lee, Y. (2019). Recovery versus protection-based approaches to flood risk reduction: Working towards a framework for more effective mitigation in the United States. In M. K. Lindell (Ed.), The Handbook of Urban Disaster Resilience: Integrating Mitigation, Preparedness, and Recovery Planning. Routledge.

Lee, Y. and Brody, S. (2018). Examining the impact of land use on Flood Losses in Seoul, Korea. Land Use Policy, 70, 500-509. 

Presentations

Lee, Y. (2023). International Research and Education for Coastal Resilience: The Next Generation of Research Education. Presented at 2023 Severe Storm Prediction, Education, & Evacuation from Disasters Center Conference, Houston, TX.

Lee, Y. (2023). Coastal Flood Risk Reduction Program: The next generation of research and education. Presented at 2023 IDRT Spring Symposium, Galveston, TX.

Lee, Y. (2022). Houston Delta: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities. Presented at 2022 International Delta Conference, Rotterdam/Delft, the Netherlands.

Lee, Y. (2019). Design of Transformative Education and Authentic Learning Projects: Experiences and Lessons from an International Multidisciplinary Research and Education Program on Flood Risk Reduction. Presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL.

Lee, Y. (2018). Urban Resilience. Presented at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade, Sejong, Korea.

Grants and Fellowships

2022. International Research Experiences for Students Flood Resilience Programs - Integrated research experiences to foster understanding on how to increase resilience in flood-prone communities (2022-2025). Awarded by: National Science Foundation.

2021. Global Engagement Grant - Flood Resilient Aggies Program. 2021-2025. Awarded by: Texas A&M University. 

Awards & Recognition

2024. John J. Koldus III Faculty & Staff Achievement Award. Awarded by: Texas A&M University. 

Graduate Students

Chandra Hada
Enrique Valero