Tairan Qiu
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Tairan Qiu’s research sits at the vital intersection of digital literacy, STEAM education, and racial justice, with a particular focus on empowering Black girls. Her most cited work, “From *Black Girl Exclusion* to *Black Girl Empowerment*” (2023, 11 citations), offers a powerful case study of one adolescent Black girl, Star, whose interest in STEAM was initially deterred by discriminatory school experiences. Using the framework of “knowledgeable agents of the digital,” Qiu demonstrates how Star reclaimed agency and developed liberatory digital and STEAM literacy practices outside the classroom. This work makes a critical contribution by shifting the narrative from deficit-based views of Black girls to one of empowerment, agency, and resistance. By centering the voices and experiences of marginalized youth, Qiu’s scholarship provides actionable insights for educators and researchers seeking to create more equitable and inclusive learning environments. Her research is essential reading for anyone committed to understanding how digital spaces can serve as sites of liberation and self-determination for students of color.
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