Eunice Kim (she/her)
Joint Doctoral Ph.D. Program in Special Education
Eunice Kim is an advanced PhD candidate in the Human Development and Psychology Department at UCLA. Her research focuses on autistic youth and young adults, particularly in transition to adulthood, and the factors influencing their postsecondary education and career outcomes. Eunice is passionate about using research to inform policies and practices that support autistic individuals in their transition to adulthood.
Degree Program
Expected Graduation Year
Interests
- Advanced Qualitative Methods
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Community Engagement
- Education Policy
- Human Development and Psychology
Faculty Advisor
Education
- M.A. California State University, Los Angeles, 2022
- B.A. University of Washington, Seattle, 2016
Awards, Honors, and Fellowships
- Regents Stipend, 2024
- UCLA Department of Education Merle Wittrock Award, February 2024
- William/ Luise Lucio Scholarship, 2023 – 26
- Graduate Student and Faculty Mentor Recognition Awardee, California State University – Los Angeles, 2022-24
- Golden Apple Awardee, California State University – Los Angeles, 2021
Select Presentations
- Kim, E., Schlink, A., Shih, W., & Kasari, C. (April 2024). Does Having a Sibling Influence Peer Engagement of Students with Autism? Poster presentation at the Gatlinburg Conference, Kansas City, MO.
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Kim, E & Kasari, C. (April 2025). Does Time Spent in General Education Predict Post-Secondary Education Participation Among Autistic High School Leavers? Poster presentation at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Conference, Seattle, WA.