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Yuanyuan Gu

Ph.D. Student

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631-885-3168

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Address:

303 Townsend Hall

Columbia, MO 65211

“To Speak a Second Language Is to Have a Second Soul”
- Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor

A Bit About Me

I am a self-motivated and dedicated Ph.D. student at the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri, United States. With an interdisciplinary background in English Language & Literature (B.A.), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL, M.A.), and Learning Technologies and Design (M.Sc.), I bring a wealth of diverse perspectives to my academic and professional pursuits.

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My primary research interests are deeply rooted in my decade of experience as a language instructor and five years of professional publishing experience as a content developer for leveled readers, focusing on language and literacy development for K–12 and adult learners. My research centers on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, with a particular focus on integrating AI to virtual learning environment and personalize learning experiences. Guided by a philosophical belief in the power of technology to enhance human capital—students, educators, and the workforce—I explore human-computer interaction through a positive psychological lens, employing mixed and multi-method research methodologies. My work seeks to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and learners’ evolving needs, ensuring that educational solutions are equitable, accessible, and pedagogically sound.

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Driven by a passion for preparing individuals and systems for future educational changes, I am guided by a central question: How can we harness the power of technology to proactively equip students, educators, and the workforce to adapt to and thrive in an ever-changing future? This website showcases my previous work, current projects, and future aspirations. Let’s connect and collaborate to explore the possibilities of shaping the future of education together!

Education

June 2022 - Present

August 2020 - May 2022

August 2012 - May 2014

May 2008

PhD in Information Science & Learning Technologies

​University of Missouri | Columbia, Missouri

Master of Science in Learning Technology & Design

University of Missouri | Columbia, Missouri

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Stony Brook University – SUNY | Stony Brook, New York

Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature

Shanghai International Studies University | Shanghai, China

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