About

Hyunyi Jung, Ph.D.

A key area of my research focuses on the implementation of mathematical modeling, empowering students to use mathematical concepts alongside their personal experiences to analyze real-world situations and make informed decisions. I often facilitate mathematics sessions, summer camps, and after-school programs, working alongside students, teachers, and community members to co-explore equitable mathematical modeling and problem solving.

I value a humanizing (Freire, 1970) approach that recognizes the connection between learners’ well-being and sociohistorical contexts in shaping their meaningful experiences in mathematics. I am committed to creating a more accessible and equitable learning environment for students and teachers, focusing on the design, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive mathematics curricula and pedagogical practices.

My research methodology is anchored in multi-tiered design-based research (Lesh & Kelly, 2000), which allows me to delve into culturally sustaining practices and identify theoretical perspectives related to instructional design, implementation, and discourse that arise from the implementation of mathematical modeling and STEM problem-solving.