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Dr. Yi Yin

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Biography

Yi Yin received her PhD in Sociology Department from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in June 2022. Her research interests include political sociology, methodology, globalization, environmental sociology, culture, and social network analysis. She has strong programming skills (Stata, R, SPSS, Python, and SQL) as well as teaching experiences on introduction to sociology, introduction to statistics, advanced statistics, environmental sociology, classical social theory, social change, survey research design, and globalization, which require multi-disciplinary and a cross-cultural outlook.

Education

PhD, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2022

Major: Sociology

MA, Tongji University, 2015

Major: Law

BA, Tongji University, 2012

Major: Law

Teaching

SOC 4000

Classical Social Theory, Spring 2025

SOC 1010

Introduction to Sociology SS, Spring 2025

SOC 1020

Modern Social Problems, Spring 2025

SOC 4400

Social Change, Spring 2025

Presentations

Yin, Yi , Liu, Xiaoyu (Co-Author), Tamla, Vijaya , The 24th Annual Virtual Health Literacy Conference, "Does Using Health Information from Social Media Influence Confidence in Health Self-Efficacy?", Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA), Virtual. (May 13, 2025)

Yin, Yi (Co-Presenter), Hixson-Bowles, Kelsey (Co-Presenter), Torres, Kayla (Co-Presenter), Sullivan, Eliza (Co-Presenter), 2025 AAC&U Forum on Digital Innovation, "Navigating the AI Frontier_ A Study on Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes With AI in Education", The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Puerto Rico. (April 5, 2025)

Yin, Yi , 2025 Teaching for Learning (T4L) Conference, "Student-Driven Community Engaged Research in the Classroom", The Intermountain Consortium for Faculty Development (ICFD) . (February 27, 2025)

Yin, Yi , CHSS AI Classroom Tips Teaching Workshop, "AI in the Classroom_ Creative Exploration & Ethical Responsibility", College of Humanities and Social Sciences. (February 20, 2025)

Yin, Yi (Co-Presenter), Hixson-Bowles, Kelsey (Co-Presenter), Torres, Kayla (Co-Presenter), Sullivan, Eliza (Co-Presenter), 46th Annual Spring Conference on the Teaching of Writing, "Integrating AI in the Classroom", Old Dominion University, Virtual. (February 19, 2025)

Yin, Yi , TEAM Con_ Find Your Role Model in S.T.E.A.M., "Empower Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Cultivate Dynamic Mentorship", College of Science. (February 8, 2025)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Yin, Yi , "A Cross-National Exploration of Institutional Trust (1995-2020): Measurement Invariance Assessment across Geographical Regions and Income Groups" .

Yin, Yi , Hayward Marcum, Joni , "AI for All? Unpacking Socio-Economic Dimensions of Digital Disparities in the AI Era" .

Yin, Yi , Liu, Xiaoyu , "Assessing the Impact of Social Determinants and Information Technology Proficiency on Overall Health Outcomes" .

Liu, Xiaoyu , Alanazi, Eman , Li, Xiaoli , Yin, Yi , "Can AI Be a Professional and Reliable Health Journalist? A Comparative Analysis of Human Writers and the GPT Model" .

Liu, Xiaoyu , Yin, Yi , "Do You Trust Me? Understanding User Trust in an AI-based, Criteria-driven, Explainable System for Evaluating Health News Quality" .

Liu, Xiaoyu , Yin, Yi , "From ChatGPT and go beyond_ The role of Large Language Models in Supporting Consumer Health Information" .

Awards

Global Scholar Award

The Office for Global Engagement at Utah Valley University - April, 2025

I am honored to receive the Global Scholar Award in recognition of my research contributions to AI in education. I lead collaborative projects that examine current practices, highlight innovations, and address critical gaps. Through these efforts, this project will contribute to the development of strategies, resources, and professional development initiatives that support educators and institutions in adapting to the challenges and opportunities of AI. Additionally, I support colleagues interested in AI and education by facilitating research collaborations and knowledge-sharing. This award acknowledges my ongoing commitment to advancing technological integration in teaching and learning through global and scholarly collaborations.

Associate Fellow (AFHEA)

Advance HE - January, 2025

In recognition of attainment against the Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education.

Second Annual UVU Scholarship and Creative Works Reception

Office of Academic Affairs at UVU - November, 2024

Nominated by department chair to attend the annual event for selected faculty who demonstrated excellence in scholarship and creative works during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Teaching Excellence Award

Behavioral Science Department at Utah Valley University - April, 2024

I am honored to receive the Spring 2024 Teaching Excellence Award in the Behavioral Science Department at Utah Valley University. This award recognizes junior faculty and lecturers who demonstrate outstanding teaching excellence. My innovative approaches, evidence-based practices, and high-impact teaching methods have significantly positively impacted my students. The exceptional organization, engaging classes, and the innovative AI-SOC Odyssey Project have contributed to the advancement of pedagogy in the department. This recognition celebrates my commitment to high-quality education and ongoing contributions to student learning.

Honorable Mention for 2023 SAGE Publishing Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award

Tongji University Excellent Ethnic Minority Student (¥ 2,000)

Tongji University

The Second Prize Scholarship in Law School of Tongji University (¥ 1,500)

Tongji Unviersity

The Third Prize Scholarship in Law School of Tongji University (¥ 1,000)

Tongji University

Yin, Yi , The Role of AI in Undergraduate Research, "Empowering Research with AI_ Mentoring Undergraduates", , Scholarly and Creative Undergraduate Learning Partnership Team (SCULPT) Mentoring Community of Practice. . (October, 2024)

Yin, Yi , Artificial Intelligence Show-and-Tell, "Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven Future", , Office of Teaching and Learning at Utah Valley University. (August, 2024)

Yin, Yi , Great Ideas for Teaching, "Unveiling Possibilities_ AI Incorporation in Higher Education", , College of Humanities and Social Sciences-Breakout GIFT Session. (August, 2024)

Yin, Yi (Presenter Only), AI Ideas for CHSS, "Journey into AI Education_ The Showcase of AI-Sociology Odyssey Project", . (April, 2024)

White, Ellery (Presenter & Author), Yin, Yi (Other), Pacific Sociological Association (PSA), "An Examination on How Familial Political Beliefs May Impact a Child’s Educational Outcomes", . (March, 2024)

Skinner, Gregory (Presenter & Author), Yin, Yi (Other), Pacific Sociological Association (PSA), "Does Consumerism Have an Effect on Relationships? The Influence of Consumeristic Tendencies and Empathy on Relationship Satisfaction", . (March, 2024)

Yin, Yi (Presenter Only), UVU 2024 Teaching and Learning Symposium, "Embarking on an AI Educational Adventure_ The AI-SOC Odyssey Project", . (March, 2024)

Skinner, Gregory (Presenter & Author), Yin, Yi (Other), Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR), "Does Consumerism Have an Effect on Relationships? The Influence of Consumeristic Tendencies and Empathy on Relationship Satisfaction", . (February, 2024)

White, Ellery (Presenter & Author), Yin, Yi (Other), Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR), "The Influence of Political Affiliation on Academic Performance_ An Examination on How Familial Political Beliefs May Impact a Child’s Educational Outcomes", . (February, 2024)

Yin, Yi (Presenter & Author), Liu, Xiaoyu (Co-Author), The Society for the Social Studies of Science (4S), "Ought to be thy Adam: Interplay of Religion and ChatGPT", . (November, 2023)

Liu, Xiaoyu (Presenter & Author), Yin, Yi (Co-Author), The Society for the Social Studies of Science (4S), "Do You Trust Me? Understanding User Trust in an AI-based, Criteria-driven, Explainable System for Evaluating Health News", . (November, 2023)

Yin, Yi (Author Only), American Sociological Association, "A Cross-National Exploration of Institutional Trust (1995-2020): Measurement Invariance Assessment across Geographical Regions and Income Groups", , Los Angeles, CA. (August, 2022)

Yin, Yi , "Investigation of Institutional Trust in Diverse Societal Contexts_ Structural Equation Modeling Across Geographical Regions and National Income Groups" .

Yin, Yi , Hixson-Bowles, Kelsey , Sullivan, Eliza , Torres, Kayla , "Navigating the AI Frontier_ A Study on Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes with AI in Education" .

Liu, Xiaoyu , Tamla, Vijaya , Yin, Yi , "Relationship between Consumer Health Information Experience on Social Media and Self-Health Efficacy" .

Yin, Yi , "Social Trajectory and Field Force in Contemporary China" .

Andersen, Bonnie , Yin, Yi , Patchett, Brian , Amin, Masood , Bless, Patrick , Settle, Isaac , McDaniel, Gabe , "Sound Experience on UVU Pedestrian Bridge" .

Peeples, Matthew A., Roberts, John , Yin, Yi , (2024) "Chapter 3_ Challenges for Network Research in Archaeology" (Issue: 2024). London: Oxford University Press.

Roberts, John M., Dorshorst, Emily , Yin, Yi , Peeples, Matthew A., Breiger, Ronald L., Mills, Barbara J., (2023) "Sampling Variability and Centrality Score Comparisons in Archaeological Network Analysis_ A Case Study of the San Pedro Valley, Arizona" (vol. 51). Journal of Archaeological Science_ Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2023.104100

Roberts, John M., Yin, Yi , Dorshorst, Emily , Peeples, Matt A., Mills, Barbara J., (2021) "Assessing the Performance of the Bootstrap in Simulated Archaeological Assemblage Networks" (Issue: 65). Social Networks.