Karol Jia
"Build the future of equitable education."
"Build the future of equitable education."
Email: karoljia@proton.me
Location: Baltimore, MD (U.S.)
Focus Area: Applied Research
Prior Educational Experience: Applied education researcher & student project leader.
ITGL Memory: Presenting my research on generative AI, educational equity, and verification at an academic conference, while gradually turning classroom projects into a clearer research agenda for my future doctoral study.
Date of Last Update: June 2026
I am an MS in Education student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education, graduating in August 2026. My academic interests center on generative AI in education, learning technologies, instructional design, educational equity, and evaluative judgment. Before entering the field of education, I studied business administration with a focus on marketing, which shaped my interest in how people make decisions, how institutions communicate value, and how systems can either expand or limit access.
In the ITGL program, I have connected this background with applied education research, examining how emerging technologies shape teaching, learning, assessment, and opportunity across diverse educational contexts. Through research projects, conference presentations, and collaborative coursework, I have become especially interested in the equity questions raised by AI-mediated learning and the kinds of human judgment students and educators need in increasingly digital environments.
Master of Science in Education
International Teaching and Global Leadership (ITGL) Cohort
Focus Area: Applied Research
August 2025 to August 2026
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Marketing
Minor: History
August 2021 to December 2024
Ride4Refugees - 99P Labs
October 2023 to February 2024
Applied qualitative and quantitative research methods by designing and distributing surveys to assess the transportation needs and challenges of the refugee community in Columbus.
Synthesized research findings into a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations, demonstrating strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Collaborated with a public institution (Central Ohio Transit Authority) to advocate for and help design solutions, gaining experience in education- adjacent public policy and program implementation.
December 2024
Simternship™ Certificate
October 2025
CITI Program
2021 to 2024
Vice President & Board Member
The Ohio State University
July 2019
I volunteered at a giant panda conservation center in Sichuan Province, where I participated in daily habitat maintenance and sanitation to support the well-being of endangered pandas.