Dr. Kathy Do

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kathy Do is an Assistant Project Scientist at the California Institute for Law, Neuroscience, and Education. She completed her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2013 and earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience and Quantitative Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021. Dr. Do's research focuses on understanding the role of brain development, motivation, and social context in how adolescents learn, make decisions, and develop healthy relationships and behaviors. Her work aims to translate research findings into practices and policies that promote equitable educational and legal systems for adolescents. Dr. Do has received several prestigious awards, including the NIMH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program Award and the Hershel D. Thornburg Dissertation Award. She has contributed significantly to the field with publications in various reputable journals, exploring topics related to developmental neuroscience, social influences on youth, and cognitive control in adolescent risk-taking.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Project Scientist

2021-01-01 — Present

UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity and Learning • Los Angeles, CA

Conduct research and projects in the areas of law, neuroscience, and education.

Awards

#2024

NIMH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program Award

2024-01-01
#2022

Hershel D. Thornburg Dissertation Award

2022-01-01
#2021

Scholar Award

2021-01-01
#2020

NICHD T32 Predoctoral Fellow

2020-01-01
#2019

Graduate Student Mentor Award

2019-01-01
#2017

Graduate Research Fellow

2017-01-01
#2017

Honorable Mention, Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.