Eun Kyung Ko

Dr. Eun Kyung Ko is an associate professor of science education at National Louis University, specializing in culturally responsive teaching and the integration of STEAM in diverse classroom settings. Her research emphasizes fostering equity and iclusion in K–12 education, focusing on strategies that support multilingual learners and underrepresented groups in STEM fields. As the co-principal investigator of the NSF-funded ENACTS (Engaging Noyce Scholars in Anti-Racist Community-Based Teaching in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) project, Dr. Ko has developed professional learning sequences to empower teachers in designing inclusive STEAM learning environments that integrate computational thinking and reflect culturally sustaining pedagogies.

With a deep commitment to multicultural education, Dr. Ko’s work bridges the gap between science instruction and social justice by equipping educators to address the needs of diverse student populations. Her innovative approaches, including AI-supported culturally responsive teaching tools, aim to promote justice, agency, and belonging for students from historically marginalized communities. Through her research and advocacy, Dr. Ko strives to create transformative educational experiences that prepare all students to thrive in a global, multicultural society.

Dr. Ko’s research and contributions have been presented at national and international conferences, including the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE), and the International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE). Her efforts aim to prepare the next generation of educators and students to thrive in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.