Hyun Kyoung Ro

Dr. Hyun Kyoung Ro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas, affiliated with the College of Education. She previously served as a faculty member at Bowling Green State University and worked as a Research Designer and Analyst at Carnegie Mellon University’s Office of Institutional Research and Analysis.

• Ph.D. in Higher Education, The Pennsylvania State University (minor in Educational Psychology—Applied Measurement)
• M.A. and B.A., Korea University

Her research centers on gender and racial equity in STEM education, learning experiences of marginalized students, and critical quantitative research and assessment. She employs rigorous methodologies to examine systemic inequities and institutional practices affecting underrepresented populations in higher education.

Dr. Ro's recent publications span top-tier journals such as Journal of Engineering Education, The Review of Higher Education, and Research in Higher Education, reflecting a strong focus on equity, policy, and assessment in STEM and higher education contexts. Her work consistently emphasizes intersectionality, data justice, and institutional reform.

She has received significant external funding, including:

• National Science Foundation ADVANCE Adaptation Track grant for gender equity on campus
• AccessLex Institute/Association for Institutional Research grant on law school access and enrollment among women of color

Collectively, these grants total $1.1 million, supporting her leadership in advancing equity through research and institutional change. While no formal list of advisees or awards is provided, her role as a leading author and grant recipient highlights her active mentorship and scholarly leadership.

Dr. Ro has not indicated any lab or research team affiliations in the provided text, but her research profile suggests collaboration with institutional research units and equity-focused initiatives.