Hongyu Wang

Hongyu Wang is a Professor in Curriculum Studies at the School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences, Oklahoma State University, where she has been a faculty member since 2001. Her scholarly work bridges Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, with a deep commitment to nonviolence, mindfulness, and social justice in education.

• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Louisiana State University (2001)
• Master’s in Education, East China Normal University
• Graduate Certificate in Chinese and American Studies, Hopkins-Nanjing Center (1992)
• Mindful Educator Essentials Certificate, Mindful Schools (2017)

Her research centers on curriculum theory, nonviolence education, and cross-cultural dialogues, with strong interdisciplinary ties to Daoism, Jungian psychology, and post-structuralism. She explores how mindfulness, relational dynamics, and integrative creativity can transform curriculum and pedagogy. Her work emphasizes the inner work of educators and students, advocating for pedagogies that embrace paradox, ambiguity, and interconnectedness.

The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on nonviolence as a daily educational practice, Daoist and contemplative pedagogies, and transcendent integration in teacher education. Her scholarship integrates philosophical depth with lived experience, often using narrative and autobiographical inquiry. Key journals include Curriculum Inquiry, Educational Philosophy and Theory, and Journal of Peace Education.

• AESA Critics' Choice Award (2009)
• AERA Outstanding Book Recognition (2010)

She actively mentors doctoral students and teaches graduate courses in curriculum theory, nonviolence, mindfulness, and multicultural education. Her service includes editorial roles in a book series on Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism in education, peer reviewing for Journal of Curriculum Studies, and leadership in AERA’s book award committee. She has delivered international keynotes, including at the IAACS Conference in Ottawa, affirming her global influence in curriculum studies.

She is affiliated with the Global Curriculum Networks at UNESCO and continues to advance curriculum scholarship that fosters peace, equity, and deep relational understanding.