Jennie Chiu

Jennifer L. Chiu is an Associate Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education at the School of Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on increasing learners’ access to science, engineering, mathematics, and computational fields (STEM) to foster independent, innovative, and critical citizens. She is particularly driven to include those who are typically underrepresented in STEM, including students from historically minoritized backgrounds and students with disabilities. She pursues these goals by studying how technology-enhanced environments can help learners understand challenging STEM and computer science concepts, investigating how integrating instructional technologies into classrooms can support student engagement in STEM practices, and helping teachers understand and promote student thinking in diverse learning contexts. Her research has focused on student learning environments to gain insight into learning processes and student practices through both qualitative and quantitative methods, using AI-based technologies to capture and give feedback to teachers and students, and using AI-based simulations to help teachers rehearse effective pedagogical strategies. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters about learning and teaching in STEM contexts and has served as PI or Co-PI in grants totaling over $23 million; funding sources include the National Science Foundation (with a CAREER grant), the Department of Education, private foundations, and state and intramural funds.