Yichen Dong
Doctoral Student; SSUM Program Coordinator
Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies,
Educational Studies
About
I am a second-year doctoral student at Purdue University, specializing in Gifted Education. Much of my experience working with diverse populations has stemmed from my involvement with the Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER²I), which is housed within our program. GER²I offers talent development programs for K–12 students from across the globe.
Over the past three years, I have actively contributed to GER²I’s programs in various capacities. I have served as a counselor, supporting the social-emotional development of gifted students, and I have also taught a mathematics course within the program. These hands-on experiences have allowed me to apply the theories and concepts I’ve studied to real-world settings, deepening my understanding of gifted education and reinforcing my commitment to fostering equity and diversity within the gifted community.
In addition, I currently serve as Program Coordinator for GER²I. I am eager to expand my professional network within the field of gifted education and to engage in meaningful exchanges of ideas and best practices with fellow educators and researchers.
Education
- Ph.D. Purdue University 09/2023 – Expected 2028
- Department of Educational Studies
- Major: Gifted Education
- Advisor: Dr. Richard Olenchak
- Master’s Degree
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. 01/2022 – 05/2023 Gifted Education
- Advisor: Dr. Richard Olenchak
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 09/2019 – 12/2021
- Interpersonal Communication, minor in Anthropology
Career Experience
- SSUM Assistant Coordinator
- Graduate Research Assistant
- SSUM Counselor
- SSAT Counselor
- Math Instructor 01/2023 – 02/2023
- GER2I Super Saturday
- Instructor 09/2022 – 10/2022
- GER2I Super Saturday
Research & Publications
Selected Publications
- Dong, Y., Arnstein, K. (2023). Gifting Forgiveness. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Dong, Y., Arnstein, K. (2023). The Art of Happiness. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Dong, Y., Arnstein, K. (2023). Altruism. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Dong, Y., Arnstein, K. (2023). Developing Self-confidence. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Dong, Y., Desmet, O. (2023). BEM-e. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Dong, Y., Desmet, O. (2023). Dynamic Assessment. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Traynor, A., Dong, Y., Desmet, O. (2023). Assessment Tools. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Dong, Y., Arnstein, K. (2024). Turning Liabilities Into Assets. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Dong, Y., Arnstein, K. (2024). High Expectations, Big Dreams. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
- Dong, Y., Arnstein, K. (2024). Mintaining Self-confidence. 3PnurturingTalent. https://nurturingtalent3p.com/teachers/learning-modules-6-8/
Current Grants & Funded Research
- Dong, Y. (2024, March 9). Supporting 2E Students The “Atypical” Way. Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium (AGSERS). Purdue University, IN, United States.
- Dong, Y (2024, Nov 23). Supporting 2E Students The “Atypical” Way. The National Association for Gifted Children Conference, Seattle, WA, United States.
- Dong, Y (2024, Dec 10). Exploring the Reason Behind Asian American’s Well-Representation in Gifted Education. Indiana Association for the Gifted’s 2024 Conference, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
- Seward, K., Dong, Y., Fangfang, Mo. (2024, Dec 9). Engaging Activities for Scaffolding Gifted Students’ Well-Being and Talent Development. Indiana Association for the Gifted’s 2024 Conference, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
- Dong, Y., Allen, A. J (2025, March 7). Can Creativity be Taught? The Creativi-Tree Model. Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium (AGSERS). Purdue University, IN, United States.