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Dr. Jung receives VPRP Award for Excellence in Transdisciplinary, Convergent Reserach

Dr. Jung and the Happy Teacher Project Research Team receives VPRP award for Excellence in Transdisciplinary, Convergent Research

April 14, 2023

Dr. Yong Ju Jung serves as part of the Happy Teacher Project research team which received the Vice President for Research and Partnerships award for Excellence in Transdisciplinary, Convergent Research.

Dr. Yong Ju Jung along with a group of fellow researchers receives a VPRP award for excellence.

Dr. Yong Ju Jung serves on the research team responsible for the Happy Teacher Project led by Dr. Kyong-Ah Kwon which is awarded by the Vice President for Research and Partnerships (VPRP) Office.

This award recognizes leadership in the creation of collaborative initiatives of teams of tenured or tenure-track OU faculty over the recent past on projects that demonstrate a deep integration of disciplines toward new configurations of knowledge production, and that strive toward creating a positive and meaningful societal impact.

The Happy Teacher Project is investigating teacher well-being across Oklahoma, with results that will be transformational to other states and contexts.

Dr. Jung and fellow researchers were recognized at 2023 Faculty Awards and Honors Luncheon. A full list of 2023 Faculty Awards and Honors as well as a video of the President's presentation was featured on the OU News website.