Yong Ju Jung is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Her research centers on the social and affective aspects of learning and information behaviors with innovative technology across in- and out-of-school environments including libraries, museums, makerspaces, and online environments. She is particularly interested in learners' interest development and agency during collaborative and interactive learning experiences. Her works have been published in prestigious journals, such as Science Education, International Journal of Science Education, Library & Information Science Research, Information and Learning Sciences, and TechTrends. She earned PhD in learning, design, and technology from the Pennsylvania State University after she received MA in educational technology and BA in education from Korea University.
Fun fact: During early childhood, Yong Ju started ballet and did it for about 10 years. Her childhood cannot be explained without ballet. Then, she chose a different pathway, but she still loves watching ballet and dance shows.
Encouraging note: I have a toddler who directly benefits from awesome early-childhood educators and leaders! It is so thankful and joyful to see my own child growing and developing with the help of those educators and leaders. Please know that you are doing the greatest job for little ones' present and future!
