Christine Lee Bae

Dr. Christine Lee Bae is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foundations of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education. She specializes in educational psychology with a focus on science education, particularly in urban contexts. Her work emphasizes student engagement, motivation, and inclusive pedagogical practices. Bae leads the Discourse and Learning Lab, collaborating with K-12 teachers to improve science discourse in classrooms.

• Ph.D., M.A.E., and B.S. in Educational Psychology from the University of Florida
• Recipient of prestigious awards including NSF CAREER (2019), APA Division 15 Award (2023), and VCU's Distinguished Junior Faculty Award (2018)
• Principal Investigator for major grants totaling over $5.1 million, including IES STEM Education Project (2024-28) and NSF DRK12 SCOPP (2018-22)

Her research integrates mixed methods to study science teaching/learning dynamics, focusing on marginalized students' agency and sociocultural factors. Recent work addresses hybrid learning environments and teacher professional development effectiveness. Bae teaches courses in educational psychology, motivation, and mixed methodologies.

Key contributions include developing frameworks for measuring science engagement and creating equity-focused instructional strategies. Ongoing projects explore inclusive discourse practices and the role of organizational conditions in teacher learning.