Yu “April” Chen

Dr. Yu "April" Chen is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Louisiana State University (LSU). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy and a Master's degree in Educational Sociology from Beijing Normal University, as well as a PhD in Educational Leadership with a minor in Statistics from Iowa State University. Dr. Chen's research focuses on community college transfer students, STEM success among underrepresented populations, and the experiences of international students, employing both advanced statistical and qualitative methods. She has published extensively in top-tier journals and has presented over 40 scholarly papers at national conferences. Dr. Chen received the LSU Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award in 2020 for her outstanding contributions to scholarship. Additionally, she serves on editorial boards and various committees within professional organizations related to higher education.