NSC Appointed Outstanding Research Award — Professor Ying-Tien Wu of the Graduate Institute of Science Education: Dedicated to Interdisciplinary Science Education with a Lifelong Commitment to Climate Change Education

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🎉 Congratulations to Professor Ying-Tien Wu of National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), Vice President for Research and Chair Professor at the Graduate Institute of Science Education, for receiving the prestigious NSC Appointed Outstanding Research Award from the National Science and Technology Council, R.O.C. — a recognition of her lifetime achievements in science education and interdisciplinary research! 👩‍🏫✨

Professor Wu has been a pioneer in advancing Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) education by integrating AI-powered automated scoring and real-time feedback mechanisms into digital learning platforms. Her work empowers students with critical thinking and innovation skills while easing the instructional burden on teachers. She is also deeply engaged in teacher professional development, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) research, and climate change education, driving meaningful integration of cross-disciplinary knowledge into practice.

Inspired by her motto, “Research is like a marathon—enjoy the journey,” Professor Wu expresses heartfelt gratitude to the National Science and Technology Council, R.O.C., and to her academic collaborators for their long-term support and shared passion. She looks forward to continuously fostering scientifically literate and innovative future citizens. 👏

Professor Ying-Tien Wu, Vice President for Research and Chair Professor at the Graduate Institute of Science Education, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), has been awarded the 2024 “NSC Appointed Outstanding Research Award” by the National Science and Technology Council, R.O.C., in recognition of her exceptional contributions to interdisciplinary science education and climate change education.
Research Outcomes on the Automated Scoring Framework for Digital Instructional Materials on Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI)