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Juan Zheng
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Juan Zheng Receives TICL Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award

Apr 25, 2024

An assistant professor in the College of Education’s Teaching, Learning, and Technology program, Juan Zheng recently received the TICL Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award from the American Educational Research Association. With a background in both educational technology and educational psychology, her research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and computer simulations into science, technology, engineering and mathematics education (STEM).

Most recently, her work focuses on integrating AI into a simulated learning environment to facilitate students' engineering design. She uses think-aloud, self-report, computer trace data, facial expressions, and physiological sensors to measure students’ cognitive, metacognitive, and emotional processes.

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Mount Allen III ’11G Builds Bridges Through Jazz

Apr 23, 2024

Growing up in Detroit with a pianist as a father, Mount Allen III ’11G was encouraged to explore music. But while his sister, Geri Allen, became a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and educator, Mount Allen’s musical efforts fell short of his melodious ambition.