Dr. Soomi Lee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Soomi Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University. She directs the Sleep, Stress, Health (STEALTH) laboratory, focusing on research aimed at improving sleep, decreasing stress, and supporting health across diverse populations. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from Yonsei University, followed by a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the same institution and Penn State University, respectively. Lee has previously served as an Assistant Professor at the School of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida and is currently affiliated with the Occupational Health Psychology Training Program in the Department of Psychology at the same university. Her research interests primarily include the interplay of sleep, pain, stress, physical activity, cardiovascular health, and family dynamics, particularly in middle to late adulthood. Lee employs micro-longitudinal methods such as daily diaries and ecological momentary assessment in her research to provide insights into the long-term health trajectories of older adults in both the United States and Taiwan.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State University • Park

Affiliate

2020-01-01 — Present

Occupational Health Psychology Training Program, Department of Psychology, University of South Florida •

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2023-01-01

School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida •

Awards

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Springer Early Career Achievement Award

2022-01-01
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Environmental Epidemiology Paper Honorable Mention

2021-01-01
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Junior Faculty Excellence Award

2020-01-01
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Early Career Fellowship

2016-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.