Shuling Yang

Dr. Shuling Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Her work bridges multicultural education, literacy studies, and teacher education through innovative research and pedagogical practices. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has received prestigious awards including NCTE’s 2023 ELATE Research Award and the AERA Division C Equity Grant.

Dr. Yang’s research emphasizes family literacy, AI integration in education, and racial literacies. She explores how culturally sustaining pedagogies can empower marginalized communities, particularly through studies of Asian American immigrant experiences and bilingual education. Her work often employs ethnographic methods and critical frameworks to examine identity negotiation in educational contexts.

Her publications span journals like Bilingual Research Journal and Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, addressing topics ranging from generative AI in lesson planning to the role of Mandopop lyrics in biliteracy development. She has held leadership roles including Chair of the Awards & Grants Committee at the International Literacy Association (2022-2024).

• Awards: 2024 Early Career Reviewer Award (Bilingual Research Journal), NCTE ELATE Award, and multiple grant recognitions.
• Grants: AERA Equity Grant, NCTE Research Foundation Grant, and others supporting literacy innovation.
• Professional Engagement: Editorial board member of Reading Horizons Journal and Journal of Literacy and Urban Schools.

Dr. Yang’s teaching spans undergraduate and graduate literacy courses, emphasizing critical reflection and culturally responsive practices. Her recent work highlights AI’s transformative potential in teacher education while addressing equity concerns in technology adoption.