Dr. Jina Lee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jina Lee is a sociologist studying how seemingly objective evaluation systems reproduce social hierarchies. Utilizing computational text analysis and bibliometric analysis, her research addresses questions regarding the recognition and valuation of contributions within academic discourse. She examines how knowledge claims intersect with gendered perceptions in cultural markets, focusing on the canonization processes that embed gender biases. Her work extends to the global knowledge systems, where she investigates how national linguistic hierarchies influence the circulation of scholarship internationally. Lee's research has established a consistent pattern revealing that evaluation practices, while appearing meritocratic, often embed biases that disadvantage women and lower-status actors. Her research has been published in notable journals such as the American Sociological Review, Poetics, Socius, and the Journal of Social Entrepreneurship.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.