RESEARCH

 Grants

10. ($750,000) ESL Level 2: Building AI-Powered Responsible Workforce by Integrating Large Language Models into Computer Science Curriculum (Project No. 2336061, Independent Evaluator, National Science Foundation, 02/01/2024 – 01/31/2027).

Books after 2015

9. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2021). The lived experience of Chinese international students in America – An academic journey. Springer.

8. Erdogan, N., & Wei, M. (Eds.).(2019). Applied linguistics for teachers of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. IGI Global.

Articles and Book Chapters after 2015

30. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2024). Gamification and language learning: Perspectives from learners. In R. Vurdien & W. Chambers (Eds.), Technology-mediated language learning and teaching (pp. 334-366). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2687-9.ch012

29. Wei, M., & Zhou, Y. (2020). International faculty and international students in universities: Their roles in fostering peace across languages and cultures. In R.L. Oxford, M. Olivero, & T. Gregersen (Ed.), Peacebuilding in language education: Innovations in theory and practice (pp.146-161). Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters. 

28. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2019). Learning autonomy and Chinese vocabulary learning with technology. In K. Sung (Ed.), Teaching and learning Chinese as a second or foreign language: Emerging trends (pp.17-32). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. 

 27. Erdogan, N., & Wei, M. (2019). Articulatory phonetics: English consonants. In N. Erdogan & M. Wei (Eds.), Applied linguistics for teachers of culturally and linguistically diverse learners (pp.263-284). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

 26. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2018). Strategies in technology-enhanced language learning. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 8(2), 471-495.

 25. Zhou, Y., Oxford, R., & Wei, M. (2016). A Chinese student’s early education in U.S. K-12 schools: A multilevel perspective. In W. Ma & G. Li (Eds.). Chinese-Heritage students in North American schools: Understanding the hearts and minds beyond test scores (pp. 25- 40). New York, NY: Routledge.

 24. Wei, M., Zhou, Y., Barber, C., & den Brok, P. (2015). Chinese students' perceptions of teacher-student interpersonal behavior and implications. System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 55, 134-144.

 23. Zhou, Y., Bain Butler, D., & Wei, M. (2015). Research-based perspectives for teaching Asian graduate student writers. In Prithvi Shrestha (Ed.). Current developments in English for Academic and Specific Purposes: Local innovations and global perspectives. International Association of Teachers of English as a foreign language (IATEFL) (pp.235-254). Reading, UK: Garnet.

PRESENTATIONS after 2015

National and International Presentations (Peer reviewed before accepted)

57. Zhou, Y. & Wei, M. (2025, May 9). Student perspectives on ChatGPT as a Conversational Partner: A Preliminary Exploration in Language Practice. Presented at the 2025 CLTA Annual Conference. New York City, NY. 

56. Wei, M., Zhou, Y. (2023, April 3). Fostering intercultural communication: Critical incidents and lessons learned. Presented at the 2023 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Annual Conference Online. 

55. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2022, March 24). Chinese international students’ voices to the host institute. Presented at the 2022 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Annual Convention Online.

54. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2019, March 13). Bridging academic literacy between home country and host institute. Presented at the 2019 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Annual Convention. Atlanta, GA.

 53. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2019, March 11). Perceptions and effectiveness of peer-critique in foreign language learning. Presented at 2019 AAAL (American Association for Applied Linguistics) Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.

 52. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2018, April 15). Use of web 2.0 tools and game competition in vocabulary instruction. Presented at the 2018 American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference. New York, NY.

 51. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2018, March 27). Learner autonomy and foreign language vocabulary learning with technology. Presented at the 2018 AAAL (American Association for Applied Linguistics) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

 50. Wei, M., & Zhou, Y. (2018, March 29). Promoting multimodal academic literacy with technology-based project. Presented at 2018 Annual Conference of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Chicago, IL.

 49. Bell, A., Ciechanowski, K., Paden, L., Zacarian, D., and Wei, M. (2018, March 29). Preparing educators to engage families constructively. Presented at 2018 Annual Conference of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Chicago, IL.

 48. Zhou, Y., Wei, M., & Bain Butler, D. (2016, April 9). Embracing cultural heritage in academic English writing: Perspectives learned from Asian students. Presented at the 2016 WERA (World Education Research Association) Focal Meeting via AERA (American Educational Research Association), Washington, D.C.

 47. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2016, April 7). Enhancing academic English literacy skills with Web 2.0 tools. Presented at the 2016 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Convention, Baltimore, Maryland.

 46. Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (March 21, 2015). On becoming L2 users in American higher education: A narrative research. Presented at the 2015 Annual Conference of American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) and Association Canadienne de Linguistique Appliquée, Toronto, Canada.

 45. Wang, C. D., Wei, M., Friend, J., & Pecina, U. (February, 2015). Parent-child attachment, acculturation, and wellbeing of adolescents from immigrant families. Oral research presentation given at the 2015 American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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