Research

(May 2021 – April 2022). 비대면 수업 환경에서 소외된 학습자를 위한 디지털 과학 텍스트 리딩 리터러시 강화 프로그램 개발 및 교육 효과 탐색 [Developing a digital science text reading literacy reinforcement program for marginalized learners in a non-face-to-face classroom environment and exploring the educational effects.] (1-year study funded PI for 15,000,000 million KRW ~$15,000 USD).

 (June, 1 2019 – Dec 31, 2019). Development and Implementation of a Language Integrated STEAM Education Program for Korean Language Learner(KLL) Students. (6 month seed grant funded as PI for 2,500,000 KRW ~$2,0500 USD).

​(May, 2017 – Dec, 2017). Examining classroom communication to improve subject learning ability for multicultural students [다문화 배경 학습자의 교과 학습 역량 향상을 위한 교실 의사소통 연구]. (6 month seed grant funded as Co-PI for 2,0000 KRW ~$2,000 USD).

(Sept 1, 2016 – Aug 31, 2019). Global Social Changes and Educational Response (GCER): Innovations in Classroom Culture and Educational System for Low Fertility and Hyper-connected Society.  [글로컬 사회 변동과 교육적 대응 – 저출산-초연결 사희에서의 교실문화체제 혁신]. (3-year study funded as Co-PI for 690 million KRW ~$690,000 USD).

(June, 2014 – May, 2015). Creation of Sustainable Social Science Education Research  [지속가능 창조사회 과학교육연구사업단]. (1-year study submitted as Co-PI for 220 million KRW ~$220,000USD).

(December, 2013). Examining Normal Academic/Technical Students’ Science Learning: An Exploratory Mixed Methods Study from a Sociological and Cultural Lens. Invited by Drs. Teo Tang Wee (PI) and Jennifer Yeo (Co-PI) (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) to serve as Consultant for project. (3-year study funded as consultant ($4,000USD/year for consulting).

(March, 2011). Examining the impact of second language acquisition on science teaching and learning in middle school science classrooms. (15 million KRW over one year ~$15,000). Awarded as (PI).

​(September, 2009). Using cogenerative dialogues to explore experiences of Korean English Language Learners in the science classroom: linguistic proficiency, socio-cultural background, and learning science. (27 million KRW over one year). Awarded as (Co-PI) in conjunction with Dr. Sungmin Im (PI), Daegu University, Korea.

(April, 2007). Cogenerating inclusive science education practices through Cross-discipline collaboration. ($6,000). Awarded as (PI).

​(May, 2006) Annual funds to support Raphell’s Scientist in the Classroom/Scientist in the Field project at the Queens College School for Math, Science, and Technology ($1,000 annually). Awarded as (Co-PI) with Dr. Susan Kirch, Queens College, CUNY.

(Mar 2021 – Feb 2023). 미래 확장시민과학자 양성을 위한 STEAM 융합교육연구 -IoT 기기 제작 및 활용을 통한 대기환경 문제 해결을 중심으로. STEAM Convergence Education Research for Cultivating Future Expansion Citizen Scientists -Focused on Resolving Air Environment Problems through IoT Device Manufacturing and Utilization. (2-year study funded Co-PI for 100,000,000 million KRW ~$100,000 USD).

(Feb 2019). 사회적 실천 지향 SSI(과학 관련 사회적 쟁점) 학교 동아리 활동을 통한 글로벌 환경 위험 대응 역량 함양. Cultivate Global Environmental Risk Response Through Action-Oriented SSI (Socio-Scientific Issues) School Club Activity. (2-year study submitted for review as Co-PI for 100,000,000 million KRW ~$100,000 USD).

​(August 2017 – February 2020). Science Teachers and Teaching of Special Education Needs Students. Invited by Dr. Teo Tang Wee (PI) (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) to serve as Consultant for project. (3-year study funded as consultant ($4,000USD/year for consulting).

​(Mar, 2016 – Aug, 2020). “Together” Science Education for the Future (ToSEF)  [미래사회를 사범대학는 ‘더불어’ 과학교육 사업단]. (4-year study funded as Co-PI for 379.8 million KRW ~$380,000 USD).

(September, 2013 – August, 2016). Looking inside the Science & Mathematics Classroom of East Asian Regions: The Features and Dynamics Revealed through Socio-cultural Approaches (3-year study funded as Co-PI for 291 million KRW ~$300,000USD).

(January 2013). Analyzing changes in student questions in the context of inquiry-based science education (ACQUIRE). Invited by Dr. Christina Siry (University of Luxembourg) to serve as Scientific Advisor for doctoral project for Ms. Sara Wilmes. Study funds Ms. Wilmes for three years.

(October, 2011). A review of the literature examining the impact of primary and secondary language acquisition on teaching and learning in the context of K-12 science. (5 million KRW over one year ~$5,000). Awarded as (PI).

(December, 2009). Development of curricular enhancements for the greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge. ($83,000). Awarded as (Co-PI) in conjunction with (PI) Dr. Anthony Lowman (CoE), (Co-PI) Joanne Ferroni (CoE), and (Co-PI) Karen Kelly (CoMAD).

(January, 2007). Funding for NSF grant-writing initiative. ($9,750). Awarded as (PI) with (Co-PI) Dr. Susan Kirch Queens College, CUNY and (Co-PI) Dr. Paul Longo, Queens College, CUNY.

(July 2020 – June 2021). 위기에서 회복으로: COVID-19에 대응하는 과학교육 전문가들에 대한 국제 비교 연구. From Crisis to Recovery: An International Comparative Study of Science Education Professionals Response to COVID-19. (1-year study funded as PI for 50,000,000 million KRW ~$50,000 USD). - 700-20200087

(June, 1 2017 – Dec 31, 2017). Examining Issues Related to the Internationalization of the CoE. (6 month seed grant funded as PI for 5,000,000 KRW ~$5,000 USD).

(Aug 01, 2016 – Feb 28, 2019). “We “own” the teachers: Understanding subcultures of Singapore lower track science classrooms. Invited by Drs. Teo Tang Wee (PI) and Aik-Ling Tan (Co-PI) (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) to serve as Consultant for project. (3-year study funded as consultant ($4,000USD/year for consulting).

​(November 2015 - January 2017). The Fusion of Science and Arts - Collaborative development by Australian and Korean science teachers of an interactive digital platform to enhance STEAM. (1-year study funded as Co-PI for 25 million KRW ~$30,000 AUD).

​(May, 2013 – April, 2016). A longitudinal, mixed-methods study examining and improving the beliefs and practices of teachers in science classrooms with multicultural and/or Korean Language Learners. (3-year study funded as PI for 60 million KRW ~$60,000USD).

​(August, 2012). Teacher Preparation Project. (10 million KRW over 5 months ~$10,000). Collaborative research grant awarded as (Co-PI) with Dr. Sung-Choon Park (PI), and Drs. Kyeong-Hwa Lee, Dong Wook Jeong, Young-ho Lee, and Ga Young Kim (Co-PIs).

(September, 2010) G-SPELL: Gender and Science Proficiency for English Language Learners. ($520,437). Collaborative Research grant between (PI) Dr. Martin ($282,437) Drexel University, (PI), Dr. Beth Wassell ($151,000) Rowan University (PI), and Dr. Kathryn Scantlebury ($87,000) University of Delaware (PI).

(February, 2008). Sneaky Science: Using children’s literature to sneak science into the elementary and middle school curriculum. ($1,000). Awarded as (PI).

(January, 2007). Funding for PSC-CUNY initiative to develop future grants. ($4,500). Awarded as (PI) with (Co-PI) Dr. Natalia Holtzman, Queens College, CUNY.