Yvonne Phan

Researcher and Science communicator

Welcome.
I am a social science researcher and freelance science communicator/writer.
On my website, you'll find my science stories and learn more about my research.

Work

My research interests include diversity, tolerance, social mobility, and urban inequality. These interests reflect my commitment to issues of poverty alleviation, climate justice, and policy reform. I regularly contribute research and blogs to the Bipartisan Policy Center's housing vertical.My writing interests range from creative non-fiction to science communication.Check out my portfolio below.

About

I am Master's Candidate at SJSU and a graduate student intern on the housing policy team at the Bipartisan Policy Center. I conduct research in social psychology at San Jose State University (and previously at UC Irvine and New York University). As a science communicator for The Power of Us, I create multimedia content highlighting key concepts in the book and edit our weekly newsletter.I also volunteer as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate in the dependency court system. I work with foster youth and act as their voice in the court room.

Contact

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