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Mihwa Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University, specializing in STEM education. With a decade of middle school science teaching experience in South Korea and dual master's degrees in physics and science education, she earned her doctorate in Science Education from the University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on integrating assessments with educational technologies to enhance conceptual understanding in science, particularly through interactive computer simulations.
- Education: Dual Master’s in Physics & Science Education (South Korea), Doctorate in Science Education (University at Buffalo)
- Current Role: Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University
Her research explores formative assessment strategies in STEM classrooms, emphasizing data-based decision making and the application of computer models. Recent projects analyze achievement emotions in physics education, cross-disciplinary energy concepts, and the use of simulation-based assessments. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on leveraging technology for deeper conceptual understanding and improving teacher practices through data analytics.
- Key Research Areas: STEM Education, Physics Learning, Educational Technology, Formative Assessment, Cross-Disciplinary Science
