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Dr. Jung Won Hur serves as Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology at Auburn University's College of Education. Her research focuses on leveraging emerging technologies to advance computer science education and promote equity for minority students from low-income backgrounds.
Education Background:
- Doctorate: Indiana University
- M.Ed: Seoul National University of Education, South Korea
- B.S.: Seoul National University of Education, South Korea
Research Focus: Dr. Hur's work centers on emerging technology integration, K-12 computer science education, diversity and equity in STEM, and international education. She develops culturally responsive approaches to prepare teachers for CS education and investigates technology's role in supporting underserved student populations. Her research often employs mixed-methods designs to examine virtual reality adoption, AI literacy development, and retention strategies in computing fields.
Publication Trends: Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a concentrated effort to address representation gaps in computer science through culturally relevant summer camps, mobile app development projects, and virtual reality integration. Her work consistently targets African American students and financially disadvantaged undergraduates, with significant emphasis on teacher preparation and international educational exchanges.
Grants and Leadership:
- Principal Investigator for two NSF grant projects promoting CS awareness among minority high school/college students
- Director of Global Studies in Education: South Korea Program (2014-present), facilitating 10-day immersion for 64 K-12 educators
- Co-Designer of ITEST-Alabama project with Tuskegee University for minority student engagement in CS
- President of Korean American Educational Researchers Association (2020-2021)
Professional Experience: Former elementary school teacher in South Korea (6 years) prior to academic career in the United States.
