Yerim Sim

Assistant Professor

Office: WSTC 250W   |    Phone: (308) 865-8515   |    Email: simy@v-lanterna.com

Yerim Sim

Bio:

Yerim Sim joined the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNIK) in 2024 as an Assistant Professor of Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Sim’s research interests include creativity and the psychology of entrepreneurship. Her work has been published in the Leadership and Organization Development Journal (LODJ) and she has presented her research at national academic conferences. She specializes in teaching creativity and innovation, as well as organizational behavior.

Education:

Ph.D., Management and Human Resources, University of Wisconsin - Madison 
M.S., Management Engineering in Organization and Strategies, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea 
B.S., Business Administration, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea 

Area of expertise and research: 

Creative ideation process 
Psychological motivations of Entrepreneurs 
Organizational behavior

What is your teaching style?

My teaching style is highly interactive and student-centered. I focus on creating an engaging environment where students feel encouraged to participate and think critically. 

What do you like best about teaching? 

What I like best about teaching is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on my students’ lives. I love watching them grow intellectually and gain confidence in their abilities.