Jinhyo is a postdoctoral research associate at USC Rossier School of Education. She holds PhD in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include decision skills training and modeling diverse individual differences (e.g., knowledge, numeracy) related to people's understanding of risk. Jinhyo is excited to contribute to research advancing the measurement and development of teachers’ knowledge at STM.

Nikki is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at USC Rossier School of Education. Formerly a mathematics teacher in Bulgaria, Nikki got her PhD in Education from the University of California, Irvine, with a specialization in Digital Media & Learning. Her research is situated within the Learning Sciences, centering STEM and mathematics especially, at the intersection with design, making, and technology. A commitment to equity and justice is an important aspect in her work where she aims to design more equitable learning opportunities for minoritized groups in STEM. 

Noah Scott Goldman is an Education PhD student at the USC Rossier School of Education with a concentration in Teacher Education. He has a B.A. in Mathematics from Carleton College and four years of experience teaching high school math. Noah’s research interests include: promoting higher-order math thinking; finding empirical support for “effective” teaching techniques; identifying and removing barriers that prevent teachers from using math education research; and teaching techniques specifically tailored to students who tend to struggle in math class, such as English learners and students with unfinished learning.