Tiffany Vickers
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Education
University of Utah, December 2021
M.S. in Health Promotion and Education
University of Utah, 2016
B.S. in Business Management
Western Governors University, 2013
Dr. Tiffany Vickers is a health promotion and education researcher, with a passion for devising strategies that foster community health and well-being. Her academic journey, marked by a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, has equipped her with profound insights into health interventions. Dr. Vickers has applied her expertise across various studies, including maternal self-efficacy, stress management, and chronic disease care. She always aims to leverage her comprehensive education for impactful research and practical solutions in public health.
Zhenyu Jin
EDUCATION
Ph.D Geography
University of Utah, 2011
M.Sc. in Geography
Nanjing University, 2004
B.Sc. in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Nanjing University, 2001
As a geographer, Dr. Zhenyu Jin loves to travel and use geospatial technology (e.g., GIS, Remote Sensing, Drone, GPS) to solve real-world problems. He has long-held interests and expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis and modeling, satellite image analysis, and has authored and coauthored around 20 peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
Ka-Wai Yu
EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign – Doctor of Musical Arts in Cello Performance and Literature
Indiana University, Bloomington – Master of Music in Cello Performance
The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Bachelor of Arts in Music (First Class Honors)
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Music and Mental Health
- Artificial Intelligence Technology for Future Music Performers
- Historically Informed Performance
Originally from Hong Kong, Dr. Ka-Wai Yu is Associate Professor of Music at Utah Tech University, where he teaches cello and string chamber music. He previously taught at Eastern Illinois University and Indiana Wesleyan University. He has performed, served as adjudicator, held masterclasses, and guest-conducted at various institutions and music festivals in Asia, Europe, and North America. He is the Principal Cellist of Southwest Symphony Orchestra, and is a founding member of the Zion Trio and the period-instrument ensemble Cosmopolitan Baroque. He is Past President of Utah’s American String Teachers Association, Artistic Director of the Cello Society of Southern Utah, and directs the annual Cello Festival of Southern Utah. He has presented in national and regional conferences organized by ASTA, NAfME, Historical Keyboard Society of North America and the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Service Award and Board of Trustee’s Excellence in Education Award at Utah Tech University.
Spencer Bell
Dr. Spencer Bell is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department. He received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Medical University of South Carolina and completed his postdoctoral training at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He has research experience in cognitive and computational neuroscience and teaches courses in neuroscience, statistics, and general psychology at Utah Tech.