JESSIE X. FAN - University of Utah

Updated 10/02/2014
JESSIE X. FAN
Department of Family and Consumer Studies, College of Social and Behavioral Science
The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
E-Mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION:
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Ohio
Ph.D, Consumer and Family Economics, Sept. 1993
Minors: Statistics, Agriculture Economics, Economics
Committee: Kathryn Stafford (chair), Sherman Hanna, Wen S. Chern
Dissertation: Ethnic Differences in Household Preference Structure and Budget Allocation Patterns
FUDAN UNIVERSITY, Shanghai, PR China
M.S., International Economics, July 1989
Advisor: Jinyi Guo
Thesis: A Comparative Analysis of the System of Workers’ Co-determination in the Federal Republic of Germany and the
System of Democratic Worker's Administration in China (written in Chinese)
TONGJI UNIVERSITY, Shanghai, PR China
B.S., German, July 1986
Thesis: The Economic Relationship between the Federal Republic of Germany and the People's Republic of China (written
in German)
HONORS/AWARDS:
Teaching Award, Kappa Omicron Nu, 2008
Midcareer Award, American Council on Consumer Interests, 2003
Dissertation Award, American Council on Consumer Interests, 1994
Cynthia A. Spafford Fellowship, College of Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 1992-1993
McGraw-Hill Competitive Paper Award, Academy of Financial Services, 1992
McGraw-Hill Competitive Paper Award, Academy of Financial Services, 1991
EMPLOYMENT:
Professor, July 2007 - present, Dept. of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Utah
Investigator, July 2007 – present. Institute of Public and International Affairs, University of Utah
Associate Dean for Research, Jan. 2011 – June 2013, College of Social and Behavioral Science, University of Utah
Program Director, July 2009 – June 2011, CFP® Financial Planning Emphasis, Dept. of Family and Consumer Studies,
University of Utah
Associate Professor, July 1999 – June 2007, Dept. of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Utah
Assistant Professor, July 1993 - June 1999, Dept. of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Utah
Graduate Research Associate, Jan. 1991 - Sept. 1992, Dept. of Family Resource Management, The Ohio State University
Interpreter and Research Associate, Jan. 1990 - July 1990, Hans-Seidel-Foundation (German Government), Hangzhou
Office, Hangzhou, China
Research Associate, July 1989 - Jan. 1990, Institute of International Economics, Zhejiang Academy of Social Sciences,
Hangzhou, China
Interpreter and Research Associate, Aug. 1988 - Jun. 1989, Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation (German Government),
Shanghai Office, Shanghai, China
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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP:
1. Research Grants/Contracts:
a. Research Grants Funded:
9. Fan, J.X. (2013). Validation of food environment data in Salt Lake County, Utah. University of Utah Research
Committee. Amount awarded: $5,982.
8. Wen, M., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Fan, J.X. (2010). Neighborhood built and social environment and physical activity and
weight status. National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health R01 Grant 5R01 CA140319-02. Amount
awarded $1,250,000. My role: Co-investigator.
7. Fan, J.X., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Yamada, I., Zick, C.D., Brown, B.B., & Smith, K.R. (2008). Alternative measures of
food environment for poor and non-poor neighborhoods in Salt Lake County, Utah. National Poverty Center,
University of Michigan, and Economic Research Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Amount awarded: $5,000.
6. Smith, K.R., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Brown, B.B., Fan, J.X., Yamada, I., and Zick, C.D. (2008). Neighborhood
characteristics and body mass index: Selection or causation? National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases, National Institute of Health R21 Grant 5R21 DK080406-02. Amount awarded: $413,875. Administrative
Supplement for $91,000, NIDDK ARRA 3R21 DK080406-02S1. My role: Co-investigator.
5. Wen, M. & Fan, J.X. (2008). Mental and physical health outcomes and access issues: A comparative study of
rural-to-urban migrants and urban residents in Shanghai, China. Institute of Public and International Affairs,
University of Utah. Amount Awarded: $6,000
4. .Fan, J.X., Brown, B.B, Kowaleski-Jones, L., Mautaugh, M., Miller, H., Smith, K.R., and Zick, C.D. (2007). Economic,
neighborhood, and familial effects on youth energy balance. Institute of Public and International Affairs, University of
Utah. Amount Awarded: $6,000
3. Fan, J.X. and Zick, C.D. (2001). Expenditure flows near widowhood. National Institute on Aging, National Institute of
Health R03 Grant. Amount Awarded: $75,000. My role: Principal investigator
2. Burton, J.R. and Fan, J.X. (1999). Automobile acquisitions: Who Leases, who finances? Consumer Research and
Education Fund Grant. Amount Awarded: $4,956.
1. Fan, J.X. (February 1998). The health status of immigrant children in the United States. Submitted to the College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences Program Initiative Grant Program. Amount of Award: $4,000.
b. Research Grants under Review or Revision:
2. Fan, J.X., Brown, B.B., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Smith, K.R., Zick, C.D., Hanson, H., & Graham, T. (2014, under revision).
Physical activity duration and intensity: What counts for Metabolic Syndrome? National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Health R21. Requested amount: $409,750. My role: Principal
investigator.
1. Kowaleski-Jones, L., Brown, B.B., Fan, J.X., Smith, K.R., Zick, C.D., Hanson, H., (2013, under revision). Maternal
weight gain.
c. Research Grants/Contacts Submitted but not Funded:
6. Fan, J.X., Henry, K, Farber, S., Wen, M, & Kowaleski-Jones, L. (2013, not funded). Obesity and the food environment:
Density, proximity, diversity, and potential. National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health R01 Grant.
Requested amount: $1,970,000. My role: Principal investigator
5. Zick, C.D., Brown, B.B., Fan, J.X., Hansen, H., Henry, K, Kowaleski-Jones, L., and Smith, K.R. (2013, not funded).
Evaluating how community policies and place features link to rural residents’ BMIs. National Cancer Institute,
National Institute of Health R01 Grant. Requested amount: $872,559. My role: Co-investigator.
4. Fan, J.X., Brown, B.B, Kowaleski-Jones, L., Mautaugh, M., Miller, H., Smith, K.R., and Zick, C.D. (2007, not funded).
Economic, neighborhood, and familial effects on youth energy balance. NICHD. Requested amount: $2,939,543.
3. Hong, G.S. & Fan, J.X.(2000, not funded). The health status of immigrant children in the United States. Submit to
NICHD. Requested amount: $150,000.
2. Sharpe, D.L., Fan, J.X., and Hong, G.S. (2000, not funded). Changes in health care financial burden of older Americans.
Submitted to NIA. Requested amount: $75,000.
1. Fan, J.X. (1995, not funded). The impact of immigration from Asia on the U.S. Welfare System. Submitted to: Division
of Immigration Policy and Research, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor, Rm. S-5325,
200 Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20210. Requested amount: $9,945.
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2. Publications:
a. Books:
1. Walden, M.L. & Fan, J.X. (2013). Economics and Consumer Decisions, 3rd Edition. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.
ISBN 978-1-4652-2538-2.
b. Edited Volumns:
2. Fan, J.X., Huang, J.T. & Lee, Y. (2005). Proceedings of the 6th Biennial Conference of Asian Consumer and Family
Economics Association. California State University - Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
1. Fan, J.X. & Malroutu, L. (2003). Proceedings of the 5th Biennial Conference of Asian Consumer and Family Economics
Association. National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan.
c. Book Chapter Publications:
4. Zick, C.D. & Fan, J.X. (2006). Economic portraits of Utah households. In Zick, C.D. and Smith, K.R. (Ed.) Utah in the
New Millennium: A Demographic Perspective (pp.67-79 ). Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Press.
3. Mayer, R.N. & Fan, J.X. (2006). Wash basin and range: Economic well-being of Utah consumers. In Zick, C.D. and
Smith, K.R. (Ed.80-88) Utah in the New Millennium: A Demographic Perspective (pp. ). Salt Lake City, UT:
University of Utah Press.
2. Fan, J.X., Xiao, J.J. & Xu, Y. (1998). Student attitudes towards free markets: China and the U. S. compared. In Zhang, J.
& Li, X. (Ed.) Social Transition in China (pp.189-212). Lanham, MD: University Press of America.
1. Camp, P. & Fan, J.X. (1997). Mutual fund mathematics. In T. Garmen & J.J. Xiao (Ed.), Mathematics of Personal
Finance (pp.289-312). Houston, TX: Dame Publications, Inc.
d. Refereed Journal Publications:
52. Fan, J.X., Wen, M., Kowaleski-Jones, L. (forthcoming). An ecological analysis of environmental correlates of active
commuting in urban U.S. Health & Place.
51. Fan, J.X., Wen, M., Kowaleski-Jones, L. (2014). Sociodemographic and environmental correlates of active commuting
in rural America. Journal of Rural Health. doi: 10.1111/jrh.12084. PMID: 25066252
50. Fan, J.X., Wen, M., Kowaleski-Jones, L. (2014). Rural-urban differences in objective and subjective measures of
physical activity: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2006.
11:140189. Preventing Chronic Disease. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.140189. PMID: 25144676
49. Fan, J.X., Hanson, H.A., Zick, C.D., Brown, B.B., Kowaleski-Jones, L. & Smith, K.R. (2014). Geographic scale
matters in detecting the relationship between neighborhood food environments and obesity risk: An analysis of driver
license records in Salt Lake County, Utah. BMJ Open 4(8) : doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005458. PMID: 25138805
48. Fan, J.X., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Wen, M. (2013). Walking or dancing: Patterns of physical activity by cross-sectional
age among U.S. women. Journal of Aging and Health. 25(7): 1182-1203. doi: 10.1177/0898264313495561. PMID:
23867628.
47. Fan, J.X., Brown, B.B., Hanson, H., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Smith, K.R., & Zick, C.D., (2013). Moderate-to-vigorous
physical activity and weight outcomes: Does every minute count? American Journal of Health Promotion. doi:
10.4278/ajhp.120606-QUAL-286. PMID: 23458375.
46. Zick, C.D., Hanson, H., Brown, B.B., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Smith, K.R., Fan, J.X., & Yamada, I. (2013). Re-visiting
the relationship between neighborhood environment and BMI: The role of residential selection in cross-sectional
analysis. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 10: 27, doi:10.1186/1479-5868-10-27.
PMID: 23425701.
45. Brown, B.B., Smith, K.R., Hanson, H., Fan, J.X., Kowaleski-Jones, L., & Zick, C.D., (2013). Neighborhood design for
walking and biking: Physical activity and Body Mass Index. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 44(3):231-238.
doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2012.10.024. PMID: 23415119.
44. Wen, M., Kowaleski-Jones, L., & Fan, J.X. (2013). Ethnic-immigrant disparities in total and abdominal obesity in the
US. American Journal of Health Behavior, 37(6): 807-818. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.37.6.10. PMID: 24001630.
43. Fan, J.X., Wen, M., Jin, L., & Wang, G. (2013). Disparities in healthcare utilization in China: Do gender and migration
status matter? Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 34(1): 52-63. doi: 10.1007/s10834-012-9296-1.
42. Jin, L., Wen, M., Fan, J.X., & Wang, G. (2012). Trans-local ties, local ties and psychological well-being among
rural-to-urban migrants in Shanghai. Social Science & Medicine, 75(2): 288-296. doi:
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10.1016/j.socscimed.2012.03.014
41. Yamada, I., Brown, B.B., Smith, K.R., Zick, C. D., Kowaleski-Jones, L., & Fan, J.X. (2012). Mixed land use and
obesity: An empirical comparison of alternative land use measures and geographic scales. Professional Geographer,
64: 1-21. doi:10.1080/00330124.2011.583592. PMID: 22665941.
40. Smith, K.R., Zick, C.D., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Brown, B.B., Fan, J.X. & Yamada, I. (2011). Effects of neighborhood
walkability on obesity: Comparing adolescents and young adults to assess selection and causal influences. Social
Science Research Journal, 40(5): 1445-1455. doi: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2011.04.009. PMC3153141.
39. Zan, Hua, & Fan, J.X. (2010). Cohorts effects of household expenditures on food away from home. Journal of
Consumer Affairs, 44(1): 213-233.
38.Wen, M., Fan, J.X., Jin, L, & Wang, G. (2010). Neighborhood effects on self-rated health, chronic conditions, and
mental well-being among migrants and native residents in Shanghai, China. Health & Place, 16: 452-460.
37. Kowaleski-Jones, L., Brown, B.B., Fan, J.X., Smith, K.R., & Zick, C.D. (2010). Are you what your mother eats?
Evaluating the impact of maternal weight trajectories on youth overweight. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 14(5):
680-686.
36. Brown, B.B., Yamada, I., Smith, K.R., Zick, C.D., Kowaleski-Jones, L., & Fan, J.X. (2009). Mixed land use and
walkability: Variations in land use measures and relationships with BMI, overweight, and obesity. Health and Place,
15(4): 1130-1141.
35. Zick, C.D., Smith, K.R,. Fan, J.X., Brown, B.B., Yamada, I., & Kowaleski-Jones, L. (2009). Running to the store? The
relationship between neighborhood environments and the risk of obesity. Social Science and Medicine, 69(10):
1493-1500.
34. Smith K.R., Brown B.B., Yamada I., Kowaleski-Jones L., Zick C.D., Fan J.X. (2008). Walkability and body mass
index: Density, design, and new diversity measures. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 35(3): 237-244
33. Fan, J.X. , Brown, B.B., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Smith, K.R., & Zick, C.D. (2007). Household food expenditure patterns:
A cluster analysis. Monthly Labor Review, 130(4): 38-51.
32. Zick, C.D., Smith, K, Brown, B, Fan, J. X., & Kowaleski-Jones, L. (2007). Physical activity during the transition from
adolescence to adulthood. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 4 (2): 125-137.
31. Burton, J.R., Fan, J.X., & House, A. (2006). If you don’t compute the cost, you pay the price. Journal of Consumer
Education, 23, 50-63.
30. Fan, J.X. & Xiao, J.J. (2006). Cross-cultural differences in risk tolerance: A comparison between Americans and
Chinese. Journal of Personal Finance, 5(3): 54-75.
29. Fontes, A. & Fan, J.X. (2006). The effects of ethnic identity on household budget allocation to status conveying goods.
Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 27 (4): 643-663.
28. Fan, J.X. & Zick, C.D. (2006). Expenditure flows near widowhood. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 27(2).
335-353.
27. Fan, J.X. &Burton, J.R. (2005). Vehicle acquisition: Leasing or financing? Journal of Consumer Affairs, 39(2),
237-253.
26. Hong, G.S., Fan, J.X., Palmer. L, & Bahrgava V. (2005) Consumer leisure travel expenditure patterns by family
life-cycle stages. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 18(2), 15-30.
25. Zick, C.D., Fan, J.X. & Chang, K (2004). Impending widowhood and health care spending. Social Sciences Research
Journal, 33(3), 538-555.
24. Fan, J.X. & Zick, C.D. (2004). The economic burden of health care, funeral, and burial expenditures at the end of life.
Journal of Consumer Affairs, 38(1), 35-55.
23. Fan, J.X. & Abdel-Ghany, M. (2004). Patterns of spending behavior and the relative position in the income distribution:
Some empirical evidence. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 25(2), 63-178.
22. Fan, J.X. Sharpe, D.L. & Hong, G.S. (2003). A closer look at health care and prescription drug expenditures by seniors.
Monthly Labor Review, 126(3), 16-26.
21. Lee, Seung Shin, Bae, MiKyeong, & Fan, Jessie X. (2003). Development of portfolio computer program for efficient
household financial program: Comparisons between Korea and U.S..A. Journal of Human Ecology (Korea), 45(9),
62-74.
20. Spencer, H.L. & Fan, J.X. (2002). Saving motives and simultaneous borrowing and saving. Financial Counseling and
Planning. 13(2), 25-38.
19. Fan, J.X. & Burton, J. (2002). Students' perception of status-conveying goods. Financial Counseling and Planning,
13(1), 35-46.
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18. Xiao, J.J. & Fan, J.X. (2002). A comparison of saving motives between Chinese and Americans. Family and
Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 30(4), 463-495.
17. Fan, J.X., Abdel-Ghany, M, & Lee, Y. (2002). Level of income and its distribution as determinants of Korean
Expenditures. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 30(4), 526-539.
16. Hanna, S. D., Gutter, M. S.& Fan, J. X.(2001). A measure of risk tolerance based on economic theory. Financial
Counseling and Planning, 12(2), 53-60.
15. Sharpe, D.L., Fan, J.X. and Hong, G.S. (2001). Household out-of-pocket health care expenditure trends: 1980-1995.
Journal of Consumer Studies and Home Economics, 25(2), 114-122.
14. Fan, J.X. (2000). Linking consumer debt and consumer expenditure: Do borrowers spend money differently? Family
and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 28(3), 357-400.
13. Fan, J.X. and Lewis, J.K. (1999). Budget allocation patterns of African Americans. Journal of Consumer Affairs,
33(1), 134-164.
12. Fan, J.X., Lee, J. & Hanna, S. (1998). Are apparel trade restrictions regressive? Journal of Consumer Affairs, 32(2),
250-272.
11. Fan, J.X. & Xiao, J.J. (1998). Consumer decision-making styles of young-adult Chinese. Journal of Consumer Affairs,
32(2), 273-292.
10. Fan, J.X. (1998). Ethnic differences in household expenditure patterns. Family and Consumer Sciences Research
Journal, 26(4), 371-400.
9. Fan, J.X. & Zuiker, V.S. (1998). A comparison of household budget allocation patterns between Hispanic Americans
and non-Hispanic White Americans. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 19(2), 151-174.
8. Chang, Y.R., Hanna, S. & Fan, J.X. (1997). Emergency fund levels of households. Financial Counseling and Planning,
8(1), 47-55.
7. Fan, J.X. (1997). Expenditure patterns of Asian Americans: Evidences from the U.S. Consumer Expenditure Survey
1980-1992. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 25(4), 339-368.
6. Fan, J.X. (1997). The welfare impact of implicit income generated from child-caring when working at home. Journal of
Consumer Studies and Home Economics, 21, 189-199.
5. Fan, J.X. & Chern, W.S. (1997). Analysis of food consumption patterns in China: Nonparametric and parametric
approaches. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 18(2), 113-126.
4. Hanna, S., Fan, J.X. & Chang, Y.R. (1995). Optimal life cycle savings. Financial Counseling and Planning, 6,
1-15.
3. Fan, J.X., Chang, Y.R. & Hanna, S. (1993). Real income growth and optimal credit use. Financial Services Review, 3(1),
45-58.
2. Fan, J.X., Chang, Y.R. & Hanna. S. (1992). Optimal credit use with uncertain income, Financial Counseling and
Planning, 3, 125-133.
1. Fan, J.X. (1986). The economic relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the People's Republic of China.
Journal of Research on the Federal Republic of Germany, 3, 25-28 (in Chinese).
d. Refereed Proceeding Publications and Conference Presentations:
43. Fan, J.X., Wen, M., & Kowaleski-Jones, L. (2013).Tract-level income inequality and individual obesity risk in the US:
Detrimental, beneficial, or irrelevant? Round table. 2013 American Sociological Association conference, New York,
NY. August 10-13, 2013.
42. Fan, J.X., Kowaleski-Jones, L., & Wen, M. (2013).Walking or dancing: Patterns of physical activity by cross-sectional
age among U.S. women. Poster. 2013 American Council on Consumer Interests, Portland, Oregon. April 10-12, 2013.
41. Kowaleski-Jones, L., Fan, J.X., & Wen, M. (2012). Food security and BMI: Exploring mechanisms among American
children. Poster. 2012 European Population Conference. Stockholm, Sweden. June 13-16, 2012.
40. Fan, J.X., Kowaleski-Jones, L., & Wen, M. (2012). Gender and age differences in types of physical activity among U.S.
adults. Poster. 2012 European Population Conference. Stockholm, Sweden. June 13-16, 2012.
39. Wen, M., Kowaleski-Jones, L., & Fan, J.X. (2012). Ethnic-immigrant disparities in obesity in the United States:
Patterns and mechanisms. Presentation. 2012 European Population Conference. Stockholm, Sweden. June 13-16,
2012.
38. Fan, J.X., Brown, B.B., Zick, C.D., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Smith, K.R., & Hansen, H. (2012). Moderate to vigorous
physical activity and weight outcome: Does every minute count. Poster. Population Association of America 2012
Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. May 3-5, 2012.
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37. Kowaleski-Jones, L., Fan, J.X., & Wen, M. (2012). Community and child physical activity: Differential associations by
gender and age. Presentation. Population Association of America 2012 Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. May
3-5, 2012.
36. Smith, K.R., Hanson, H., Brown, B.B., Zick, C.D., & Fan, J.X. (2011). Body mass index, diabetes, and neighborhood
characteristics: Assessing the role of selection by studying movers and stayers. Presentation. Population Association
of America 2011 Annual Conference. Washington, DC. March 31-April 2, 2011.
35. Smith, K.R., Yamada, I., Brown, B.B., Hanson, H., Zick, C.D., & Fan, J.X. (2010). Body mass index and neighborhood
characteristics: Asscing selection and causation mechanisms using mover-stayer models. Poster, Population
Association of America 2010 Annual Conference. Dallas, TX. April 15-17, 2010.
34. Brown, B.B., Fan, J.X., Ikuho, Y., & Zick, C.D. (2010). Effects of built environment on obesity: Using a propensity
score approach to assess selection and causal influences. Poster, Population Association of America 2010 Annual
Conference. Dallas, TX. April 15-17, 2010.
33. Zan, H. & Fan, J.X. (2008). Cohort effects of household expenditures on food away from home. The 2008 Joint
Annual Meeting of the American Agricultural Economics Association and the American Council on Consumer
Interests, Orland, FL, July 2008.
32. Zick, C.D., K.R. Smith, J.X. Fan, B.B. Brown, I. Yamada, and L.R. Kowaleski-Jones. "Running to the Store? The
Relationship between Neighborhood Environments and the Risk of Obesity." The 2008 Joint Annual Meeting of the
American Agricultural Economics Association and the American Council on Consumer Interests, Orland, FL, July
2008.
31. Fan, J.X., Yamada, I., Brown, B.B., Kowakeski-Jones, L., Smith, K.R. & Zick, C.D. (2008). Alternative data sources
for assessing local food environments. The 2008 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Agricultural Economics
Association and the American Council on Consumer Interests, Orland, FL, July 2008.
30. Smith, K., B. Brown, J. Fan, C. Zick, and I. Yamada. "Where Weight Waxes and Wanes: Spatial Variation in Adult
Body Mass Index." The population Association of America 2007 Annual Meeting, New York, NY, March 2007.
29. Yamada, I., K.R. Smith, C.D. Zick, L.R. Kowaleski-Jones, B.B. Brown, and J.X. Fan. "Neighborhood Environments
and Obesity: A Comparison between Youth and Young Adults to Assess Selection and Causal Influences." The
Association of American Geographers 104th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, April 2007.
28. Kowaleski-Jones, L., Brown, B.B., Fan, J.X. , Smith, K.R., & Zick, C.D. (2006). Youth energy balance: Evaulating
family and economic trajectories. Presented at the 2006 Conference of the American Council on Consumer Interests,
Baltimore, MD
27. Fan, J.X. , Brown, B.B., Kowaleski-Jones, L., Smith, K.R., & Zick, C.D. (2006). Patterns of household food
expenditures: A cluster analysis. Presented at the 2006 Conference of the American Council on Consumer Interests,
Baltimore, MD
26. Fontes, A.D. & Fan, J.X. (2005). The effects of ethnic identity on household budget allocation to status conveying
goods. Proceedings of the 6th Biennial Asian Consumer and Family Economics Association Conference. Sacramento,
CA.
25. Fan, J.X. & Zick, C.D. (2003). Expenditure flows near widowhood. Presented at the 2003 Conference of the Western
Family Economics Association, Salt Lake City, UT.
24. Fan, J.X. & Xiao, J.J (2003). Cross-cultural differences in risk tolerance: A comparison between Americans and
Chinese. Presented at the 2003 Conference of the American Council on Consumer Interests, Atlanta, GA. Also
presented at the 5th Biennial Asian Consumer and Family Economics Association Conference, Taipei, Taiwan
23. Fan, J.X. & Zick, C.D. (2003). An examination of the economic burden imposed by health care, funeral, and burial
expenditures at the end of life. Presented at the 2003 Conference of the American Council on Consumer Interests,
Atlanta, GA.
22. Zick, C.D., Fan, J.X. & Chang, K (2002). Impending widowhood and health care spending. Presented at the 2002
Conference of the American Council on Consumer Interests, Los Angles, CA.
21. Xiao, J.J. & Fan, J.X. (2002, 2001). A comparison of saving motives between Chinese and Americans. Proceedings of
the 4th Biennial Asian Consumer and Family Economics Association Conference. 160-173. Also presented at the 2002
Conference of the American Council on Consumer Interests, Los Angles, CA.
20. Fan, J.X., Abdel-Ghany, M, & Lee, Y. (2001). Level of income and its distribution as determinants of Korean
Expenditures. Proceedings of the 4th Biennial Asian Consumer and Family Economics Association Conference.
97-103.
19. Fan, J.X. Sharpe, D.L. & Hong, G.S. (2001). A closer look at health care and prescription drug expenditures by seniors.
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Consumer Interests Annual: Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, on line at
http://www.consumerinterests.org/public/articles/Fan,_Sharpe,_Hong.pdf.
18. Burton, J. R. and Fan, J.X. (2001). Automobile acquisition: Who leases, who finances? Consumer Interests Annual:
Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, on line at
http://www.consumerinterests.org/public/articles/Burton,_Fan.pdf.
17. Fan, J.X., Sharpe, D.L. & Hong, G.S. (2000) Household out-of-pocket health care expenditure patterns: A longitudinal
study of 1980-1995. Consumer Interests Annual: Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, 46,
170-176.
16. Fan, J.X., Lee, J. & Hanna, S. (1997). The welfare impact of apparel price increases: Who gets hurt more, the poor or
the rich? Consumer Interests Annual: Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, 43, 16-21.
15. Fan, J.X., Xiao, J.J. & Xu, Y. (1997). Consumer decision-making styles: China, Korea and the United States compared.
Consumer Interests Annual: Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, 43, 76-81.
14. Xu, Y., Fan, J.X. & Xiao, J.J. (1997). Student attitudes towards free markets: China and the United States compared.
Proceedings of the 2nd Asian Consumer and Family Economics Association Meeting, 2, 8-23.
13. Fan, J.X. Lee, J. & Hanna, S. (1996). Household expenditures on apparel: A complete demand system approach.
Consumer Interests Annual: Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, 42, 173-180.
12. Fan, J.X. (1996). An approach to adding price information to the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Consumer Interests
Annual: Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, 42, 197-202.
11. Fan, J.X. & Chern, W.S. (1995). Analysis of food consumption patterns in China: nonparametric and parametric
approaches. Proceedings of the 1st Asian Consumer and Family Economics Association Meeting, 1, 1-11.
10. Fan, J.X. (1994). Household budget allocations patterns of Asian-American: Are they different from other ethnic
groups? Consumer Interest Annual: Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, 40, 81-88.
9. Fan, J.X. & Stafford, K. (1994). Determinants of consumer expenditure types. Consumer Interest Annual: Proceedings
of the American Council on Consumer Interests, 40, 89-96.
8. Fan, J.X. & Zuiker, V.S. (1994). Expenditure patterns of Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic households. Consumer Interest
Annual: Proceedings of the American Council on Consumer Interests, 40, 239-246.
7. Fan, J.X. (1993). Self selection and wage gaps between genders and races. American Council on Consumer Interests The Proceedings, 39, 57-65.
6. Hanna, S., Chang, Y.R., Fan, J.X. & Bae, M. (1993). Emergency fund levels of households: Is household behavior
rational? American Council on Consumer Interests - The Proceedings, 39, 215-222.
5. Fan, J.X. & Hanna, S. (1992). Consumer bankruptcy: Rational risk-taking or mistake? Mind and Money: The Quest for
Financial Control and Stability - The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education 1992
Proceedings, 107-119.
4. Fan, J.X., Chang, Y.R. & Hanna, S. (1992). Real income growth and optimal credit use (Abstract). Paper Abstracts:
Academy of Financial Services Sixth Annual Program, 15.
3. Fan, J.X., Chang, Y.R. & Hanna, S. (1992). A two period analysis of credit use with uncertain income, Managing for a
Better Future: Proceedings of the 1992 Conference of the Southeastern Regional Association of Family
Economics/Home Management, 112-117.
2. Chang, Y.R., Fan, J.X. & Hanna, S. (1992). Relative risk aversion and optimal credit use with uncertain income.
American Council on Consumer Interests - The Proceedings, 38, 14-22.
1. Hanna, S., Chang, Y.R. & Fan, J.X. (1991). Prescribing life cycle savings patterns for households (Abstract). Paper
Abstracts: Academy of Financial Services Fifth Annual Program, 23.
e. Invited Journal and Proceeding Publications:
2. Fan, J.X. (1993). Implicit income generated by home-based employment and its impact on household welfare change.
American Council on Consumer Interests - The Proceedings, 39, 371-372.
1. Fan, J.X. (1990). Adult education in West Germany. Journal of Zhejiang Economic Management, 1, 17-19 (in Chinese).
f. Manuscripts under review:
1. Fan, J.X., Wen, M, Kowaleski-Jones, L.(under review). Tract level income inequality and individual body mass index
(BMI), Social Science Research Journal.
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TEACHING:
1. Teaching Grants:
5. 2009: A TACC grant to develop an online course for FCS 5530: Income Tax Planning for Families. Amount awarded:
$5,000
4. 2008: A TACC grant to develop an online course for FCS 5510: Investment and Life Insurance Planning for Families.
Amount awarded: $5,000
3. 2006: A TACC grant to develop an online course for FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues. Amount awarded: $5,000
2. 2003-2004: A Utah Electronic College grant to develop an online course for FCS 3200: Research Methods. Amount
awarded: $8,953
1. 2003: A TACC grant to develop an online course for FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance. Amount awarded
$5,000.
2. Teaching Assignments:
Semester and Year
79. Fall
2014
78. Fall
2014
77. Fall
2013
76. Fall
2013
75. Fall
2012
74. Fall
2012
73. Fall
2011
72. Fall
2011
71. Fall
2010
70. Fall
2010
69. Spring 2010
68. Spring 2010
67. Fall
2009
66. Fall
2009
65. Fall
2008
64. Fall
2008
63. Spring 2008
62. Spring 2008
61. Fall
2007
60. Fall
2007
59. Spring 2007
58. Spring 2007
57. Fall
2006
56. Fall
2006
55. Spring 2006
54. Spring 2006
53. Fall
2005
52. Fall
2005
51. Spring 2005
50. Spring 2005
49. Fall
2004
48. Fall
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47. Spring 2004
46. Fall
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45. Fall
2003
44. Spring 2003
Course Title
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 5510: Investment and Life Insurance Planning
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 5510: Investment and Life Insurance Planning
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 5510: Investment and Life Insurance Planning
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 5510: Investment and Life Insurance Planning
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 5510: Investment and Life Insurance Planning
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 5530: Income Tax Planning
FCS 5400/6400: Families and Economic Policy
FCS 5510: Investment and Life Insurance Planning
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 5510: Investment and Life Insurance Planning
FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS 5400/6400: Families and Economic Policy
FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 5400/6400: Families and Economic Policy
FCS 3200: Research Methods
FCS 5400/6400: Families and Economic Policy
FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS 3200: Research Methods
FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS 5400/6400: Families and Economic Policy
FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS 3200: Research Methods
FCS 5400/6400: Families and Economic Policy
FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS 3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 3200: Research Methods
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43. Spring
42. Fall
41. Fall
40. Spring
39. Spring
38. Fall
37. Fall
36. Fall
35. Summer
34. Fall
33. Fall
32. Spring
31. Spring
30. Fall
29. Fall
28. Spring
27. Spring
26. Winter
25. Winter
24. Autumn
23. Spring
22. Spring
21. Winter
20. Winter
19. Autumn
18. Autumn
17. Spring
16. Winter
15. Winter
14. Autumn
13. Autumn
12. Spring
11. Spring
10. Winter
9. Winter
8. Autumn
7. Autumn
6. Summer
5. Spring
4. Spring
3. Winter
2. Winter
1. Autumn
2003
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FCS 1450: Consumer and Family Finance
FCS6910: Thesis Development Seminar
FCS 5450/FCS 6400: Economics of Family Decision Making
FCS6100: Graduate Research Methods
FCS3450: Family Economic Issues
FCS 3200: Research Methods (Section 1)
FCS 3200: Research Methods (Section 2)
FCS 5450/FCS 6400: Economics of Family Decision Making
FCS 5450/FCS 6400: Economics of Family Decision Making
FCS 3200: Research Methods
FCS 5450/FCS 6400: Economics of Family Decision Making
FCS 3200: Research Methods
FCS 3450: Family Economic Resources
FCS 3200: Research Methods
FCS 5450/FCS 6400: Economics of Family Decision Making
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 342: Consumer Decision Making
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 342: Consumer Decision Making
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 342: Consumer Decision Making
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 342: Consumer Decision Making
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 342: Consumer Decision Making
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 342: Consumer Decision Making
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
FCS 120: Research Methods
FCS 147: Family Economic Resources
3. Graduate Students Supervised:
Ph.D. Candidates:
2. Benjamin Altschuler, Parks and Recreation, 2012-2014 (committee member)
Dissertation defense passed in 2014
1. Nate Sutherland, Educational Leadership and Policy, 2006-present (committee member)
Master Candidates:
14. Cameron Brewer, Family and Consumer Studies, 2013-2014 (committee member)
Thesis defense passed in 2014
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13. Bin Liang, Family and Consumer Studies, 2012-2013 (committee member)
Thesis defense passed in 2013
12. Andrew Thompson, Family and Consumer Studies, 2010-2011 (committee member)
Thesis defense passed in 2011
11. Amanda Lee, Family and Consumer Studies, 2009-2010 (committee chair)
Thesis defense passed 2010
10. Aimee Fox, Family and Consumer Studies, 2008-2009 (committee member)
Thesis defense passed 2009
9. Hua Zan, Family and Consumer Studies, 2006-2007 (committee chair)
Thesis: Cohort effects in food away from home (defense passed in April 2007)
8. Minjian Yu, Family and Consumer Studies, 2005-2006 (committee chair)
Thesis: Expenditures on children in two-parent families and in single-parent families: Implications for the
income-shares child support guidelines (defense passed in May 2006)
7. Elizabeth Hunsaker, Family and Consumer Studies, 2004-2006 (committee chair)
Thesis: Home buyer aids: Help or Harm? (defense passed in May 2006)
6. Angela Fontes, Family and Consumer Studies, 2002-2004 (committee chair)
Thesis: Ethnic differences in status consumption (defense passed in May 2004).
5. Heather Spencer, Family and Consumer Studies, 1998 - 2000 (committee chair)
Thesis: Simultaneous borrowing and saving (defense passed in August 2000).
4. Marie Hafey, Family and Consumer Studies, 1998 - 2000 (committee member)
Thesis: New urbanism versus defensible space: Design philosophies related to neighborhood satisfaction and perceived
crime (defense passed in May 2000)
3. Wei Zhang, Family and Consumer Studies, 1998 -1999 (committee member)
Thesis: Social isolation and elderly people=s psychological well-being (defense passed in May 1999)
2. Guihong Jiang, Family and Consumer Studies, 1996-1998 (committee co-chair)
Thesis: The impact of consumer debt on marital satisfaction (defense passed in March 1998)
1. Sumin Oh, Family and Consumer Studies, 1993-1995 (committee member)
Thesis: How do mothers organize their day? Comparisons among one-parent and two-parent households (defense
passed in September 1995)
4. Independent Study Supervised:
17. Alzina Koric, MPP: Research project on physical activity and acculturation among Hispanics (Fall 2013 and Spring
2014)
16. Abbie Owens, FCS: Directed Reading (Fall 2013)
15. Tyler Barrick, UNP Hartland Apartments Project Internship (Autumn 2004)
14. Angela Fontes, FCS: Directed Reading (Autumn 2003)
13. Joseph Jenks, FCS: Research Project on Status Consumption (Autumn 2001)
12. Joseph Jenks, FCS: Research Project on Status Consumption (Spring 2001)
11. Lisa McKitrick, FCS: Research Project on Status Consumption (Spring 2001)
10. James Yin, FCS 391: Consumer Credit Use (Spring 1997)
9. Tong Zheng, FCS 591: SAS programming (Spring 1997)
8. Tong Zheng, FCS 591: SAS programming (Winter 1997)
7. Bred Baldwin, FCS 591: Consumer Decision Making (Spring 1996)
6. Guihong Jiang, FCS 591: Thesis Preparation: Directed Reading (Winter 1996)
5. Tong Zheng, FCS 591: Research on Female Labor Force Participation (Winter 1996)
4. Guihong Jiang, FCS 591: Research Methods (Autumn 1995)
3. Sumin Oh, FCS 591: Research Methods (Spring 1994)
2. Sione Pouha Finau, FCS 391: A Project Using Research Methods (Winter 1995)
1. Jian Ma, FCS 391: A Project Using Research Methods (Spring 1995)
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SERVICE:
1. Committees:
a. Department Level:
2014-2015: RPT committee (chair)
2013-2014: RPT committee (chair)
2012-2013: Workload Policy committee
TFR committee for Cathleen Zick
TFR committee for Barbara Brown
Curriculum committee
RPT committee
2011-2012: Workload Policy Committee
Ph.D. program development committee
Curriculum committee (chair)
Program director, Certified Financial Planning program
RPT committee
2010-2011: Leadership team
Curriculum committee (chair)
Program director, Certified Financial Planning program
RPT committee
TFR committee for Rob Mayer
2009-2010: Leadership team
Curriculum committee (chair)
Program director, Certified Financial Planning program
RPT committee
2008-2009: Leadership team
Graduate Admissions and Policy Committee
TFR committee for Barbara Brown
TFR committee for Cathleen Zick
RPT committee
Certified Financial Planning program development committee (Chair)
2007-2008: Graduate Admissions and Policy Committee
RPT committee
2006-2007: Graduate Admissions and Policy Committee
RPT committee
2005-2006: Graduate Admissions and Policy Committee
RPT committee
2004-2005: Graduate Admissions and Policy Committee
TFR committee for Ken Smith
Search committee (chair)
RPT committee
2003-2004: RPT committee (chair)
Student Advisory Committee (SAC) adviser
2001-2002: Interim Director of Graduate Studies Jan. 2001- Dec. 2001
RPT committee
2000-2001: Search committee (chair)
RPT committee
1998-1999: Technology committee
1997-1998: Curriculum committee (chair)
Technology committee
Executive committee
Scholarships and Awards committee
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1996-1997:
1994-1995:
Graduate Admissions and Policy committee
Student Appeals committee (co-chair)
Curriculum committee
b. College and University Level:
2014-2015: College RPT committee
2013-2014: College RPT committee
2011-2012: College Curriculum committee
2010-2011: College Curriculum committee
University Search Committee for Director for Student Financial Literacy Center
2009-2010: College Curriculum committee
2008-2009: IPIA Search Committee for International Human Security
University Academic Senate
College Superior Research Award Committee
2007-2008: University Academic Senate
College Superior Research Award Committee (Chair)
2006-2007: College Research Committee
2005-2006: College Research Committee
University Credits and Admissions Committee
2004-2005: College Research Committee
University Credits and Admissions Committee
College IRB Task Force
College Superior Research Award Committee
2003-2004: University Credits and Admissions Committee
2002-2003: University Credits and Admissions Committee
2001-2002: University Credits and Admissions Committee
2000-2001: University Credits and Admissions Committee
College RPT Committee
1997-1998: College Curriculum Committee
1995-1996: College Superior Teaching Award Committee
2. Professional Memberships:
American Council on Consumer Interests (Since 1991)
American Economic Association (Since 1992)
Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association (Since 1995)
Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (Since 1992)
3. Professional Service:
2014-2015: Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning
Reviewer: Health & Place
Reviewer, University of Utah Research Committee proposals
2013-2014: Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning
Reviewer: Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Reviewer: Social Force
Reviewer: Urban Studies
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2013 Conference
Reviewer, University of Utah Research Committee proposals
2012-2013: Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
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2011-2012:
2010-2011:
2009-2010:
2008-2009:
2007-2008:
2006-2007:
2005-2006:
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Reviewer, University of Utah Research Committee proposals
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2013 Conference
Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Reviewer, American Sociological Review
Reviewer, Preventing Chronic Disease
Reviewer, Journal of Personal Finance
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2012 Conference,
Reviewer, National Institute of Health R21 and R03 Review Panel, San Francisco, CA
External reviewer for tenure/promotions review at Ohio State University
Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Reviewer, Environment and Behavior
Reviewer, Health & Place
Reviewer, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association 2011 Conference
Journal of Consumer Affairs Blackwell Contract Committee member
Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Reviewer, Journal of Personal Finance
Reviewer, National Institute of Health R21 and R03 Review Panels, Washington, DC
Nominations Committee, American Council on Consumer Interests
Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Reviewer, Journal of Personal Finance
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2009 Conference
Nominations Committee, American Council on Consumer Interests
Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Reviewer, Journal of Personal Finance
Reviewer, University of Utah Research Committee proposals
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2008 Conference
Session moderator: Consumer and financial Risk. Joint Conference of ACCI and AAEA, 2008
Invited session chair, American Council on Consumer Interest 2006 Conference
Guest editor, Journal of Family Economic Issues, Special issue
Board Member, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association
Nominations Committee, American Council on Consumer Interests
Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Education
Invited session chair, American Council on Consumer Interest 2005 Conference
Board Member, American Council on Consumer Interests
Board Member, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association
Editorial Board member, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Reviewer, University of Utah Research Committee proposals
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2004-2005:
2003-2004:
2002-2003:
2001-2002:
2000-2001:
1999-2000:
1998-1999:
1997-1998:
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2006 Conference
Reviewer, Western Family Economics Association 2006 conference
Board Member, American Council on Consumer Interests
Board Member, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association
Proceedings co-editor, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association 2005 Conference
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2005 Conference
Reviewer, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association 2005 Conference
Board Member, American Council on Consumer Interests
Board Member, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association
Editorial Board member, Financial Counseling and Planning
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2004 Conference
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Program co-chair, 2003 Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association Conference
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2003 Conference
Reviewer, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association 2003 Conference
Dissertation Award Committee (Chair): American Council on Consumer Interests
Board Member, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
Editorial Board member, Advancing Consumer Interests
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, University of Utah Research Committee proposals
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2002 Conference
Dissertation Award Committee Chair, American Council on Consumer Interests
Board Member, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association
Editorial Board member, Journal of Families and Economic Issues
Editorial Board member, Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
Editorial Board member, Advancing Consumer Interests
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2001 Conference
Reviewer, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association 2001 Conference
Dissertation Award Committee chair, American Council on Consumer Interests
Board Member, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association
Reviewer, Journal of Family and Economic Issues
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 2000 Conference
Session moderator: Health care markets. American Council on Consumer Interests Annual 2000
Conference
Reviewer, Journal of Family and Economic Issues
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Poster session chair: Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association 1999 Conference
Reviewer, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association 1999 Conference
Reviewer, Journal of Family and Economic Issues
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 1998 Conference
Session co-organizer: Consumer Expenditure Survey showcase: Give me your retired, your hungry, your
poor ...., American Council on Consumer Interest Annual 1998 Conference
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1996-1997:
1995-1996:
1994-1995:
1993-1994:
Session moderator: Welfare analysis of environmental services and food consumption. American
Agricultural Economics Association Annual 1998 Conference
Reviewer, Journal of Family and Economic Issues
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 1997 Conference
Reviewer, Asian Family and Consumer Economics Association 1997 Conference
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, American Council on Consumer Interests 1996 Conference
Reviewer, Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education 1996 Conference
Reviewer, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences Family Economics and Resource
Management 1996 Pre-conference
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Affairs
Reviewer, Journal of Consumer Policy
Reviewer, Western Family Economics Association 1994 conference
4. Public Service:
2012-2013: Interviewed by Salt Lake Tribune on financial management for newly-weds (Reporter: Jennifer Napier,
3/11/2013)
2011-2012: Member, Child Support Guidelines Advisory Committee, Department of Human Services, State of Utah
2007-2008: Member, Child Support Guidelines Advisory Committee, Department of Human Services, State of Utah
University of Utah /Neighborhood Partnership project: Hartland Apartment Project of Financial Literacy
2006-2007: University of Utah /Neighborhood Partnership project: Hartland Apartment Project of Financial Literacy
2005-2006: University of Utah /Neighborhood Partnership project: Hartland Apartment Project of Financial Literacy
Seminar to the local Chinese Community on Social Security’s past, present and future. Invited by the
Chinese
Association for Science and Technology (7/16/2005)
2004-2005: Member, Child Support Guidelines Advisory Committee, Department of Human Services, State of Utah
University of Utah /Neighborhood Partnership project: Hartland Apartment Project of Financial Literacy
2003-2004: Interviewed by Carrie Moore at Deseret News on debt and status consumption issues. The article related to
this interview, titled “Morally bankrupt? Most religions condemn debt” was published in Deseret Morning
News on 1/17/2004.
1998-1999: I was invited to talk on "The American Life" TV/radio program for Voice of America, on living arrangement
and public policy issues related to older Americans (11/24/1999)
1997-1998: With a colleague at the Economics Department, I did three 50-minute presentations on "Basic Investments"
as one of the eight sessions for a seminar organized by Congressman Merrill Cook for his constituents.
About one hundred people attended this seminar. (2/28/1998)
I was interviewed by journalist Tracy Conner on household saving issues (1/30/1998). The article related to
this interview was published in the Northwest Florida Daily News on 2/1/1998.
I was interviewed by Channel 5 on household budgeting and government budgeting issues (1/22/1998). The
interview was broadcasted on the same day in the evening news.
I was invited to talk on "The Economic States of the United States" TV/radio program for Voice of America,
on culture differences in consumption (12/12/1997).
1996-1997: I was invited to write an article on research findings related to household financial management behavior for
"World Journal," the largest Chinese newspaper in the US. The article appeared in the World Journal on
1/26/1997.
I was interviewed by Salt Lake Tribune reporter Lisa Carricaburu on my research related to ethnic
differences in consumption patterns in the United States. The related story was published in Salt Lake
Tribune on 12/1/1996. The story was later picked up by the Associate Press and carried in several Utah
newspapers, including the Logan Herald Journal, the Deseret News, the Standard Examiner, and the
Spectrum. The Daily Utah Chronicle, the student newspaper at the University of Utah also published this
research news on December 3, 1996.
I was invited to talk on "The Economic States of the United States" TV/radio program for Voice of America,
on the economic status of women in the United States (12/16/1996).
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I was invited to write an article on research findings related to the compensation for household production
for "World Journal." The article appeared in the newspaper on 10/6/1996.
I was invited to talk on "Dialog with the United States" radio program for Voice of America, on issues of
consumer protection in the United States (7/29/1996).
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