Borim Song

Borim Song is a Professor of Art Education at East Carolina University's School of Art & Design. She earned her Ed.D. and Ed.M. from Teachers College, Columbia University, bringing extensive expertise in art education methodologies to her current position. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to innovative approaches in teaching and learning within the visual arts.

Dr. Song's research interests span several critical areas in contemporary art education:

• New technologies for art education, particularly virtual reality and AI applications
• Online education practices and assessment frameworks for virtual art instruction
• Arts integration and STEAM education approaches
• Culturally responsive teaching methodologies
• Contemporary art applications in K-12 curriculum development
• Exploration of cultural identity within digital art practices

Her scholarly work reveals a strong focus on the intersection of technology, cultural identity, and art education. Recent publications demonstrate her leadership in exploring how emerging technologies like AI and virtual reality can transform art education practices while maintaining attention to cultural relevance and student engagement. Dr. Song's research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on addressing identity issues, particularly related to Asian-American experiences in educational contexts, with multiple publications on anti-Asian racism and cultural belonging in art classrooms.

Dr. Song has established herself as a collaborative researcher, frequently partnering with colleagues across institutions to explore complex questions in art education. Her work often addresses timely challenges such as the transition to online learning during the pandemic and the integration of contemporary art practices into traditional educational settings. She has developed specialized frameworks for online art education assessment and has contributed significantly to understanding student experiences in virtual art classrooms.

As an educator, Dr. Song teaches a comprehensive range of courses from undergraduate methods classes to graduate-level research seminars. Her teaching portfolio includes specialized courses on computer applications in art education and supervision in art education, reflecting her dual expertise in both traditional and technology-enhanced pedagogical approaches. She has also exhibited her own artwork at venues including Macy Gallery in New York City and J. Y. Joyner Gallery in Greenville, NC, bringing practical artistic experience to her academic work.