
Xinyue (“Kiera”) Zhou
Pronounce as “Sheen-yweh Joe”
(She/ her/ hers)
About me🙋♀️
I’m a multi-media designer, curious researcher, and enthusiastic educator.
My research focuses on integrating art into computer science education to enhance motivation and promote equity through creative, hands-on learning approaches, including maker arts projects and games.
I work to study and build creative, engaging & thought-provoking educational experiences!
- Ph.D. student in Educational Psychology & Educational Technology(EPET) @ Michigan State University, expected- 2029
- M.A. in Instructional Technology and Media @ Columbia University, 2024
- Previous instructional project design intern @ Beam Center, 2023
- [Dual-Degree] B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies @ Duke University, 2022
- [Dual-Degree] B.F.A. in Media and Arts, Creative Practice Track @ Duke Kunshan University, 2022