Who We Are
Asian Caucus
SRCD Asian Caucus is an organization of professionals representing a range of disciplines who are dedicated to promoting the development and well-being of Asian children and research of the Asian communities.
Mission
To support the career development of Asian researchers and to promote research with Asian children, youth, and families that reflects cultural and ethnic sensitivity, development in context, and diversity across Asian groups. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and international Caucus.
Join Us
The SRCD Asian Caucus welcomes membership to persons who share our objectives. Membership applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please explore our website to learn more about us.
Member benefits
Spotlight
Ruby Takanishi, Ph.D.
Eddie S. K. Chong, M.A.
Stacey N. Doan, Ph.D.
Vaishali Raval, Ph.D.
Want to know more about their personal stories and recent research?
Latest news
September 2024 Spotlight – Xiaopan Ding, Ph.D.
This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Xiaopan Ding (she/hers; psydx@nus.edu.sg), an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore. Can you write a couple sentences on some aspect of your career development? I began this journey because I was fascinated by Piaget’s conservation tasks during a Developmental Psychology Read more about September 2024 Spotlight – Xiaopan Ding, Ph.D.[…]
August 2024 Spotlight – Aya Shigeto, PhD
This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Aya Shigeto (as1959@nova.edu), as our member in the spotlight. Dr. Shigeto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University. Please write a couple sentences on some aspect of your career development. My Ph.D. training was primarily in family sciences, Read more about August 2024 Spotlight – Aya Shigeto, PhD[…]
July 2024 Spotlight – Xiaoli Wen, PhD
This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Xiaoli Wen (Xiaoli.Wen@nl.edu), as our member in the spotlight. Dr. Wen is a Professor and Co-Chair in Early Childhood Education in the National College of Education at National Louis University. Can you write a couple sentences on some aspect of your career development?My research is centered on early Read more about July 2024 Spotlight – Xiaoli Wen, PhD[…]
June 2024 Spotlight – Xiaoran Sun, PhD
This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Xiaoran Sun (sunx0521@umn.edu; @xiaoransunpsu), as our member in the spotlight. Dr. Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota.Can you write a couple sentences on some aspect of your career development?My current research focuses on adolescents’ and parents’ digital Read more about June 2024 Spotlight – Xiaoran Sun, PhD[…]
April 2024 Spotlight – Sumie Okazaki, PhD
This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Sumie Okazaki (sumie.okazaki@nyu.edu), as our member in the spotlight. Sumie is a Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human Development at New York University. Can you write a couple sentences on some aspect of your career development: feel Read more about April 2024 Spotlight – Sumie Okazaki, PhD[…]
March 2024 Spotlight – Effy Zhiyuan Yu, PhD
Can you write a couple of sentences on some aspect of your career development: feel free to pick one or any other related question among these: a) what drew you to do work on Asians, Asian American children, and youth, or another topic that is important to you now? b) who was an important mentor Read more about March 2024 Spotlight – Effy Zhiyuan Yu, PhD[…]
February 2024 Spotlight – Dalal Katsiaficas, PhD
This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Dalal Katsiaficas (she/her/hers; dalalkat@uic.edu), as our member in the spotlight. Dalal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Any particular advice or tips to someone starting out in the field who is Read more about February 2024 Spotlight – Dalal Katsiaficas, PhD[…]
November 2023 Spotlight – Matthew Kim, PhD
This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Matthew Kim (matthew.kim@uky.edu), as our member in the spotlight. Matthew is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky. What drew you to do work on Asians, Asian American children and youth, or another topic that is important to you now? I’ve Read more about November 2023 Spotlight – Matthew Kim, PhD[…]
Sep 2023 Spotlight – Dr. Ka I Ip, PhD
Can you write a couple sentences on some aspect of your career development: feel free to pick one or any other related question among these: a) what drew you to do work on Asians, Asian American children and youth, or another topic that is important to you now? b) who was an important mentor to Read more about Sep 2023 Spotlight – Dr. Ka I Ip, PhD[…]
August 2023 Spotlight – Manpreet Dhillon Brar, PhD
This month, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Manpreet Dhillon Brar (Manpreetdhillonbrar@gmail.com; she/hers), as our member in the spotlight. Manpreet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Child Development at California State University, San Bernardino. Please tell us about some aspect of your career development Mentorship is a key aspect of my career and Read more about August 2023 Spotlight – Manpreet Dhillon Brar, PhD[…]