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Samia Khan is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education, where she also serves as Associate Dean of Research. Her academic work bridges educational technology, science education, and teacher preparation across K-16 contexts.
Dr. Khan earned her PhD from the University of Massachusetts. Her educational background informs her interdisciplinary approach to learning sciences and technology integration.
Her research centers on how digital technologies transform science learning, with emphases on model-based teaching, visualization tools, and equitable participation in STEM. She investigates simulation technologies, future-state modeling, and strategies to broaden science engagement through interpretive and mixed-methods research. Her work particularly examines teacher epistemologies, scientific reasoning development, and socio-cultural factors in technology-mediated learning environments.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) International comparative studies of science curricula across Southeast Asia, (2) Efficacy of digital tools (PhET, GeoGebra, Symbolab) in conceptual understanding, and (3) Pre-service teacher development in model-based science instruction. Her research spans diverse contexts from Canadian classrooms to Rwandan and Vietnamese educational settings.
Dr. Khan's contributions have been recognized through:
- New Scholar Award from the Canadian Society for Study in Education
- Prime Minister’s Award of Canada for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, and Mathematics
As former MET Director (2021-2022) and author of foundational courses ETEC 530/533, she has significantly shaped UBC's educational technology programs. Her Faculty Associate role at the Institute of Resources, Environment, and Sustainability demonstrates cross-disciplinary engagement with sustainability education.
Her research appears in leading journals including Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, Computers and Education, and Educational Technology Research and Development, with consistent citation as field-shaping work in educational technology.
