Dr. Emma Zang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emma Zang is an Associate Professor at Yale University, specializing in Sociology with a secondary focus in Biostatistics and Global Affairs. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy from Duke University in 2019, and has a Master's degree in Economics from the same institution, as well as an M.Phil. in Social Science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Her research interests lie at the intersection of health, inequality, and demography, particularly how family structures and policies influence health disparities and gender inequality in the United States and China. Zang employs advanced statistical methods, particularly Bayesian approaches, to understand life transitions and health outcomes. Her publications are featured in prestigious journals such as Nature Human Behaviour and the American Journal of Sociology. She has received several honors, including the Butler-Williams Scholar and various awards from sociological associations for her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

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Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad

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Early Career Faculty Scholarship

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.