Minji Yun

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Dr. Minji Yun is a leading voice in STEM education, with a focused research agenda on integrating computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS) into teacher preparation programs. Her work directly confronts a critical bottleneck in U.S. education: the severe shortage of qualified K-12 CS teachers. Dr. Yun’s major contribution lies in developing and validating pedagogical frameworks for equipping preservice science and math teachers with the skills to teach CT, a competency increasingly vital across all disciplines. Her seminal paper, “Introducing Computational Thinking and Computer Science Instruction to Preservice Science and Math Teachers,” has quickly become a foundational reference for teacher educators, garnering early citations that signal its growing influence. By demonstrating how to embed CS principles into existing curricula, Dr. Yun is not just training the next generation of teachers but fundamentally reshaping how STEM subjects are taught. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of K-12 education, ensuring that all students, not just those in specialized courses, develop the computational skills needed for the 21st century.