JENNIFER

WANG

about CV projects art food music

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Engineering, Science, and Math Education :: University of California, Berkeley :: 2014
M.S. Mechanical Engineering :: University of California, Berkeley :: 2011
B.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences :: University of California, Berkeley :: 2009

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Researcher :: Google :: 2014 - present
Graduate Student Researcher :: Lawrence Hall of Science :: 2010 - 2014
Graduate Student Researcher :: Computer Science Education :: 2009 - 2010
Undergraduate Researcher :: Mobile Learning :: 2009
Research Apprentice :: Particle Physics :: 2007
Research Intern :: Center for Embedded Networked Sensing :: 2006

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher :: Career Development at Santa Clara County Jail :: Fall 2015
Teacher :: Math at San Quentin Prison :: Summer 2014
Teacher :: Compass Physics Summer Program :: Summer 2013
Teaching Assistant :: Intro to Computer Science :: Fall 2009
Teaching Associate :: "Surviving Engineering" :: Fall 2008

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Mentor :: Emerson Elementary :: 2005 - 2011
Intern :: Exploratorium :: 2009
Math and Physics Tutor :: Academic Services :: 2006 - 2009
Technical Intern :: Lockheed Martin :: 2008

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Wang, J., Hejazi Moghadam, S., & Tiffany-Morales, J. (2017, August). Social Perceptions in Computer Science and Implications for Diverse Students. In Proceedings of the thirteenth annual international ACM conference on International Computing Education Research. Tacoma, WA. USA.

Wang, J., Hejazi Moghadam, S. (2017, April). Equalizing Unequal Opportunities to Advance with Computer Science. Paper presented at the AERA 2017 annual conference. San Antonio, TX. USA.

Wang, J. & Hejazi Moghadam, S. (2017, March). Diversity Barriers in K-12 Computer Science Education: Structural and Social. In Proceedings of the 2017 ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 615-620). ACM.

Hong, H., Wang, J., & Hejazi Moghadam, S. (2016, October). K-12 computer science education across the U.S.. In International Conference on Informatics in Schools: Situation, Evolution, and Perspectives (pp. 142-154). Springer International Publishing.

Wang, J., Hong, H., & Hejazi Moghadam, S. (2016, August). Diversity in K-12 CS education across the U.S.. In Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT), 2016 (pp. 1-4). IEEE.

Wang, J., Hong, H., Ravitz, J., & Hejazi Moghadam, S. (2016, February). Landscape of K-12 computer science education in the U.S.: Perceptions, access, and barriers. In Proceedings of the 47th ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science Education (pp. 645-650). ACM.

Wang, J., Hong, H., Ravitz, J., & Ivory, M. (2015, June). Gender differences in factors influencing pursuit of computer science and related fields. In Proceedings of the 2015 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (pp. 117-122). ACM.

Ravitz, J., Hong, H., Wang, J., Hejazi Moghadam, S., Fadjo, Cameron. (2015, April). The Role of Parental Involvement in Women's Decision to Study Computer Science and Related Fields. Paper presented at the AERA 2015 annual conference. Chicago, IL. USA.

Wang, J. & Agogino, A. (2014). Learning about Learning and Engineering: Engineers, Students, and Educators Co-Design Challenges for a Science Center. Proceedings from the 121st American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Indianapolis, IN.

Wang, J. (2014). Design Challenges at a Science Center: Are Children Engineering? Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA.

Wang, J. & Agogino, A. (2013). Cross-Community Design and Implementation of Engineering Tinkering Activities at a Science Center. Paper presented at FabLearn 2013, Digital Fabrication in Education Conference. Stanford, CA.

Mayer, M., Wang, J., & Hsi, S. (2013). The Evolution of Ingenuity Programs at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Paper presented at FabLearn 2013, Digital Fabrication in Education Conference. Stanford, CA.

Wang, J., Lawrence, J., Harris-Lovett, S., Torkelson, A.A., Charbonnet, J., Mayer, M., McLeod, P., & Hussain, F. (2013). “Design and Implementation of a Hands-On Water Engineering Challenge for a Public Science Center: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration of Scientists, Engineers, and Museum Staff.” Poster presented at the 2013 Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors 50th Anniversary Conference. Golden, CO.

Wang, J. (2013). Ingenuity Lab: Making and Engineering through Design Challenges at a Science Center. Proceedings from the 120th American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Atlanta, GA. Design in Engineering Education Division Best Paper Finalist.

Ansari, F., Wang, J., Shelby, R., Patten, E., & Pruitt, L. (2013). A Follow-up Study of a First-Year Leadership and Service Learning Module. Proceedings from the 120th American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Atlanta, GA.

Wang, J., Werner-Avidon, M., Newton, L., Randol, S., Smith, B., & Walker, G. (2013). Ingenuity in Action: Connecting Tinkering to Engineering Design Processes. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 3(1), 1-21.

Shelby, R., Patten, E., Ansari, F., Pruitt, L., Walker, G. & Wang, J. (2013). Implementation of Leadership and Service Learning in a First-Year Engineering Course Enhances Professional Skills. International Journal of Engineering Education, 29(1), 85-98.

Wang, J. & Walker, G. (2013). Ingenuity in Action: Collaboration and Design at a Science Museum. The International Journal of Design Education, 6(1), 47-62.

Wang, J., Patten, E., Shelby, R., Ansari, F., and Pruitt, L. (2012). Leadership and Service Learning Improves Confidence of Engineering Skills in Women. Proceedings from the 119th American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. San Antonio, TX. Denice Dee Denton Best Paper Award.

My resume

My full CV