Current GW IU Scholars

Elizabeth Choe

Elizabeth Choe is a senior studying International Studies & East Asian Languages and Cultures (Korean track). After graduation, Elizabeth plans to pursue a master’s degree in management. She hopes to apply her intercultural experiences and people-centered skills as an HR professional in a global, sustainability-minded company. Outside of academics, she enjoys traveling, exploring new foods, and spending time with her friends. Project Title: Beyond Education: International Schools and Class Reproduction in South Korea Research Interests: Culture, gender, comparative politics, education

Eva Collins-Abell

Eva Collins-Abell is a junior Cybersecurity and Global Policy major with minors in Korean and Intelligence Studies. Eva is passionate about the intersection of technology and policy, mostly in the Indo-Pacific region with a specific focus on Inter-Korean relations. Eva is currently working on projects with the Department of State such as research on Chinese space technology. Eva is also involved in several campus organizations such as the Intelligence and Security club, HLSG, Sigma Iota Rho, and is an HLS Student Ambassador. Outside of academics, Eva loves playing with her cat, Jupiter, learning languages, and reading world literature. Project title: Hacking the Status Quo: South Korea’s Cybersecurity Posture Shift and Its Impact on Inter-Korean Policy Research interests: cyber policy, international relations, intelligence and security studies, Inter-Korean relations

Dané Goosen

Dané Goosen is a junior studying Secondary English Education with a license addition in English as a New Language. She also has a minor in Korean. After graduation, she hopes to teach English as a New Language both domestically and internationally. During the school year, Dané works at a daycare and is a treasurer for Bloomington’s chapter of ISTA-AE. Beyond academics, she likes painting, traveling, and learning about other cultures. Project Title: Impacts of Mass Media on English Language Acquisition for Korean Students Research Interests: English education, language acquisition, media use, foreign language speaking anxiety

Hyunwook (Dennis) Lee

Hyunwook (Dennis) Lee is a junior majoring in Law and Public Policy at Indiana University Bloomington, with minors in International Relations and Economics. He serves as President of the Undergraduate Law Journal at IU, is actively involved in Indiana University Student Government, and has worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a course on Comparative and International Policy. He has also gained professional experience working at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. Following graduation, he plans on pursuing a J.D. and a career at the intersection of law, foreign policy, and national security. Outside of academics, Hyunwook enjoys exploring new restaurants and traveling. Project Title: North Korea Engagement Strategies Under South Korean Presidents: Security Implications for the Korean Peninsula Research Interests: Foreign Policy, National Security, International Political Economy

Daisy Spalding

Daisy Spalding is a senior at Indiana University pursuing a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, an AS in Audio Engineering and Sound Production, and a minor in East Asian Languages (Korean). Presently, she is most interested in studying gender, the environment, and how they are represented in media. Originally drawn to film as an audio engineer hoping to work in film music production, she has since discovered a passion for the more analytical side of the medium. In her free time, Daisy loves to travel and read and hopes to move abroad post-graduation. Project Title: By Women, For Women: Female Filmmakers and Coming-of-Age Narratives in South Korean Cinema Research Interests: women in media, film studies, human-environment interactions