Research Discipline/Bio
Joyce Chen is a doctoral student in Science Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research interests currently focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on science education, aiming to enhance the integration of emerging technologies in science teaching and learning.
She completed her Bachelor's degree at National Taipei University of Education (NTUE) in Taiwan in 2023, followed by a Master's degree from New York University (NYU) in 2024, majoring in Science Education throughout her studies. Her teaching experience spans elementary science and bilingual education in Taiwan, and secondary science education in New York.
She has participated in multiple research projects related to scientific inquiry, scientific literacy, conceptual change, and scientific creativity. She aspires to ultimately contribute to the field by exploring how emerging technologies can support science teaching and enhance students’ scientific understanding and creativity.
Educational Background
Master of Arts in Teaching Science (Teaching Biology in Grades 7-12), New York University (NYU), 2024
Bachelor of Science in Science Education, National Taipei University of Education (NTUE), Taiwan, 2023
Honors/Awards
Excellence in Science Education Award, New York University (NYU), 2024
Fannie K. Bayer Scholarship, 2023
College Student Research Creativity Award, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan, 2023
Publications/Exhibitions
Chen, Joyce & Lin, Jing-Wen & Chen, Chih-Ling (2022). Elementary School Students’ Mental Models on Dissolution at the Particulate Level. East Asian Association for Science Education (EASE) 2022 International Conference. Daegu, Korea.
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2025