Chek, Jaime (Yun Ning)
M.Soc.Sci (Sociology)
Research Interest: Jaime’s research interests are broadly in the sociology of deviance, criminal justice systems, the sociology of law, as well as in social capital, the sociology of education, and urban sociology.
Jaime is currently pursuing their Master of Social Sciences (Sociology) degree at the National University of Singapore’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology. They recently graduated Summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo (SUNY) - Singapore Institute of Management (UB-SIM) with a major in Sociology and a minor in Communication, specializing in Crime, Law and Justice, and Global Sociology. During their undergraduate years, they spearheaded a research project and led a team of student researchers under the supervision of their professor, culminating in a successful conference presentation. Before starting their studies at NUS, they served as a Teaching Assistant with UB-SIM, while simultaneously serving as a Research Assistant for a professor-led research project.
Papers/Presentations:
- Chek, J., Lim, V., Ng, T., Goh, G., Oh, Y. E., Anderson, K. (2025). Rhythmic Entrainment: A Preliminary Laboratory Report on the Effects of Dalcroze Rhythmic Qualities on Persuasion [Conference presentation]. The 7th International Conference of Dalcroze Studies. Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
- Harris, M. L., Chek, J. (2025). Notes from a Newbie: Sharing to Grow Team-Based Learning in Sociology [Conference presentation]. The 120th American Sociological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.
Teaching Experience:
University at Buffalo (SUNY) - Singapore Institute of Management:
1. COM 490 (Social Media)
2. COM 493 (Dark Side of the Internet)
3. SOC 304 (Sociology of Aging)
4. SOC 334 (Sociology of Popular Culture)
Education:
Master of Social Sciences (Sociology)
National University of Singapore
2025 – Present
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
2024
CGPA: 3.92/4.0
Specializations: Crime, Law and Justice; Global Sociology
Minor: Communication
Contact Info
Email ID: jaime.chek@u.nus.edu