Dr. Sylvia Kuo

Professor

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Biography

Sylvia Kuo is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Economics at Brown University, where she has been a faculty member since 2012. She transitioned into a fully research-focused position at the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research within the Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice, previously known as Community Health, focusing on economics pedagogy and the creation of instructional tools that evaluate teaching practices. Dr. Kuo has a proven track record as an effective educator and advisor, having won numerous awards for her teaching excellence. She teaches upper-level finance and introductory economics courses and is involved in developing new curricula that integrate sports with academic learning strategies for student-athletes. Prior to joining Brown, she worked as a researcher at Mathematica Policy Research, specializing in physician access for vulnerable populations and changes in the healthcare system. Her research interests include studying the (inappropriate) use of feeding tubes in elderly patients with advanced cognitive impairment.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching Professor in the Department of Economics, focusing on economics pedagogy and instructional tool development.

Researcher

2004-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Mathematica Policy Research • Washington, DC

Worked on studying physician access for vulnerable populations and changes in the healthcare system.

Courses

Principles of Economics Investments Imprint Time, Space, Place Bodies: Understanding Health Disparities

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics