Hosun Kang is Professor in the School of Education at the University of California Irvine. Her research focuses on transforming science teaching and learning in schools to foster a more just, sustainable, and thriving future through long-term partnerships with schools and communities. She collaborates closely with teachers, students, scientists and community members to co-design and implement innovative science curricula and assessments that expand the possibilities of science learning. Her work examines professional learning of justice-centered science instruction that promotes students’ civic engagement, the development of STEM identities among minoritized students, transdisciplinary and justice centered teaching of climate and environmental issues, culturally sustaining approaches to classroom assessment, and professional learning for social transformation.

Link to faculty profile: UC Irvine - Faculty Profile System