Hi, I'm a 2nd-year PhD Student in Educational Technology at College of Education, University of Florida. I was born and raised in South Korea before I came here to pursue my Masters in Learning Sciences & Technologies at Penn GSE.

I'm interested in empowering learners in their moments of struggle as their presence grows in digital learning environments. Toward this broad goal, I primarily use quantitative methods (e.g., machine learning) while also leveraging the strengths of qualitative methods to promote a more nuanced understanding of how learning occurs in context. In particular, I look for ways to center learners in the design of advanced learning technologies with the belief that they are best positioned and equipped to catalyze change in their learning. 

When I'm not doing research, I find significant fulfillment in making food that is not only Korean but also international (e.g. Kimchi and Yum Woon Sen) and baked goods (e.g. Earl Grey Bundt Cake), and I often feed and fatten my loved ones.