Dr. Mieko Yoshihama

Professor

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Biography

Mieko Yoshihama is the Edith Lewis Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Social Work. With over 25 years of experience, her work focuses on the prevention of gender-based violence and the promotion of safety and well-being among marginalized populations and communities. She employs diverse methodological approaches in her research, including participatory action research and epidemiological studies, exploring issues of violence against women, mental health, and community organizing, both in the U.S. and Japan. Yoshihama has directed various participatory action research projects aimed at mobilizing local community members for collective action against domestic violence, with recent initiatives targeting the Indian community. She actively participates in advisory committees for organizations dedicated to ending domestic violence.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Faculty Award

2021-01-01
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Wave Change Award

2014-01-01
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Sarah Goddard Power Award

2013-02-01
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Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award

2006-01-01
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Ryukogo Taisho

2001-01-01

Courses

Photovoice Essentials of Interpersonal Practice Introduction to Social Work Practice Participatory Facilitation Gender-Based Violence: Community, System, Policy Responses

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science