Research Discipline/Bio
Jooyoung Jeon is a doctoral candidate in Science Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research focuses on Earth and Environmental Science Education, especially geoscience learning, climate and hazard literacy, culturally grounded science learning, and equity in STEM education. She is interested in how students and teachers make sense of scientific phenomena across formal and informal learning contexts, including the roles of place, culture, and community knowledge. Her work spans teaching, research, and program development. She has taught science courses at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, supported collaborative projects in science education and sustainability, and contributed to academic leadership and community-building initiatives at Teachers College. Currently, Jooyoung is a Graduate Research Assistant. Outside academia, she is an avid birdwatcher 🐦.
Educational Background
M.A., Science Education, Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea, 2020.
B.S., Earth Science Education, Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea, 2018.
Honors/Awards
Visionary Scholars Award, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2025–2026; Arthur Zankel Fellowship, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2023–2024; R.E. Caille Scholarship, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2023–2024; Lawlor Endowed Scholarship, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2022–2023; Department International Scholarship, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2021–2024; Assistant Scholarship, Ewha Womans University, 2018–2020.
Publications/Exhibitions
Published
Jeon, J. (2025). Analyzing acid rain and industrial activity. CUNY Academic Works.
Jeon, J. (2024, September 27). Researcher highlight with Dr. Rachel Talbert: Ethical considerations in Indigenous research. Institutional Review Board, Teachers College, Columbia University.
Bae, D., & Jeon, J. (2024, May 7). Understanding artificial intelligence with the IRB: Ethical considerations and advice for responsible research in the AI era. Institutional Review Board, Teachers College, Columbia University.
Bae, D., & Jeon, J. (2024, April 16). Understanding artificial intelligence with the IRB: Introduction. Institutional Review Board, Teachers College, Columbia University.
Jeon, J., & Shin, D. (2022). Students’ abductive reasoning according to scientific and historical knowledge. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 10(5), 356-367.
Chung, S., Choi, H., Choi, Y., Kang, H., Jeon, J., & Shin, D. (2021). Analysis of polar region-related topics in domestic and foreign textbooks. Journal of the Korean Earth Science Society, 42(2), 201-220.
Choi, H., Chung, S., Choi, Y., Kang, H., Jeon, J., & Shin, D. (2021). Analysis of polar education programs. Journal of the Korean Earth Science Society, 42(1), 102-117.
Works in Progress
Tofel-Grehl, C., Morrison, N., Jeon, J., Tran, K., & Feldon, D. (2026). Co-design as an educative process for improving teacher professional learning. Structured abstract accepted for special issue of Information and Learning Sciences.
Jeon, J. (under revision). Collaborative science-fiction scenario design as a tool for developing hazard literacy in learners.
Zhang, Y., Jeon, J., & Wei, Z. (in progress). Knowledge building and construction using learning analytic dashboard in STEM makerspace.
Zhang, Y., Jeon, J., & Yoon, Y. J. (in progress). Supporting knowledge construction in making via collective process-oriented documentation. Learning, Media and Technology.
Last Updated: Mar 10, 2026