Dae S. Hong (Danny)

Dae S. Hong (Danny) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa's College of Education, specializing in mathematics education. His research focuses on preservice teacher training, geometric misconceptions, and cross-cultural curriculum comparisons between the United States and Korea.

• BA in Mathematics, New York University
• MS in Mathematics Education, Teachers College Columbia University
• EdD in Mathematics Education, Teachers College Columbia University

Hong’s recent work examines preservice teachers' reasoning about area and volume conservation tasks, textbook alignment with learning trajectories, and the use of assessment data in instruction. His publications reveal trends in conceptualizing spatial reasoning, diagnosing mathematical misconceptions, and designing pedagogical tasks.

Scientific awards include the Hazel Prehm Summer Research Assistant Award and Old Gold Summer Fellowships. He collaborates on NSF-funded projects and serves as Principal Investigator for grants promoting culturally responsive mathematics education in Iowa.