Erdogan Kaya

Dr. Erdogan Kaya is an Assistant Professor of Education in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, specializing in Elementary and Secondary Education (PK-12). He holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, an MS in Computer Science and Engineering, and a BS in Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on K-12 STEM+CS education, computational thinking, robotics, and engineering education equity.

• Education: PhD in Curriculum & Instruction (UNLV), MS in Computer Science & Engineering, BS in Chemical Engineering.
• Key Roles: Teaches methods courses, leads NSF-funded projects, and advocates for inclusive STEM+CS education.

His work emphasizes social-impact coding, robotics, and AI literacy for underrepresented groups. He has secured over $3.7M in grants, including NSF awards for linguistically inclusive curricula and AI education platforms. His teaching awards include the NCWIT Educator Award and ASEE's Outstanding New Teacher recognition.

Dr. Kaya's funded projects include Collaborative Research: Developing an Integrated Computer Science Curriculum for Diverse Classrooms ($999,454) and Cultivating AI Literacy via Educational Robotics ($1M). He actively participates in outreach programs like Code.org and First Robotics competitions.

• Grants & Awards: Over $3.7M in NSF grants, NCWIT, and ASEE awards.
• Outreach: Volunteers in STEM+CS programs, focusing on accessibility and social impact.