Dr. Jiyoung Son

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jiyoung Son is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of the Environment. Her research investigates the impact of air pollution and weather on human health, specifically focusing on exposure to air pollution, weather patterns, and heat waves and their effects on human health outcomes such as mortality and hospital admissions. Jiyoung examines how these effects vary across different regions and among various population characteristics, including socioeconomic status. Her work aims to contribute to understanding the complex interactions between environmental factors and health, ultimately informing public health policies and interventions.

Research Interests

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.