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Eunmi Joung

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Dr. Eunmi Joung

Biography

Dr. Joung is a highly accomplished educator and researcher with a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Mathematics Concentration from the same university. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic service, Dr. Joung is currently an Assistant Professor of Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning in the College of Science at UVU, having previously held various teaching and research positions.

Dr. Joung's research interests primarily focus on enhancing students' mathematical knowledge and conceptual understanding. She has conducted research on the use of video-based assessments in teaching graphing quadratic functions. In addition to her research, Dr. Joung has also been actively involved in academic service, serving as a publication committee member for the School Science of Mathematics Association (SSMA), a reviewer for the Mathematics Learning and Teaching (MLT) journal and the SSMA journal, and a proposal reviewer for the AERA conference. She has previously organized and co-programmed annual conferences on teaching mathematics in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)/Southern Section.

Education

Ph D, Southern Illlinois University Carbondale, 2018

Major: Mathematics Education

MS, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2013

Major: Elementary Education

MA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2003

Major: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

BA, Chosun University , 1999

Major: English Language

Teaching

MAT 1010

Intermediate Algebra, Spring 2024

MAT 1035

Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL, Spring 2024

Presentations

Joung, Eunmi (Presenter & Author), Moulton, Ben (Presenter & Author), 2024 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, "The Effects of Peer Mentoring on Learning Developmental Mathematics", American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia . (April 12, 2024)
Joung, Eunmi , 2024 UVU Symposium on Teaching and Learning, "An Exploratory Study of Analyzing the Correctness of Responses from Chat GPT in Mathematics Discussions", Office of Teaching and Learning, UVU. (March 29, 2024)
Joung, Eunmi , 2024 Annual AMTE Conference, "An Intervention Study on Preservice Teachers’ Preparedness to Use Multiple Representations in Teaching Mathematics", Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) . (February, 2024)
Joung, Eunmi , 2023 AMATYC Annual Conference, "Enhancing Conceptual Understanding Using Multiple Solution Strategies ". (November 10, 2023)
Joung, Eunmi , 2023 UMATYC Annual Conference, "Live Streaming vs. Face-to-Face: Which Modality Do You Prefer to Use?", Utah Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges . (September 30, 2023)
Joung, Eunmi (Presenter & Author), Mgonja, Thomas (Presenter & Author), 2023 School Science and Mathematics Annual Convention, "Multiple Strategies for Understanding Fundamental Mathematics in STEM Education ", SSMA, Colorado Springs. (May 2, 2023)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Joung, Eunmi , (2024) "Exploring Volume through Real-Life Problems Using Flu Vaccine Distribution" . MathAMATYC Educator.
Joung, Eunmi , "Informal Knowledge and Informal Strategies for Whole Number Multiplication and Division" . IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/
Joung, Eunmi , "An Exploratory Study of Video-based Assessment in Graphing Quadratic Functions" . School Science and Mathematics.
Joung, Eunmi , Moulton, Ben , "The Effects of Peer Mentoring on Learning Developmental Mathematics" . Mentoring & Tutoring_ Partnership in Learning.
Joung, Eunmi , "ENHANCING STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THE USE OF MULTIPLE SOLUTION STRATEGIES" (vol. 10). School Science and Mathematics Association. https://www.ssma.org/convention-proceedings
Joung, Eunmi , "A Comparative Study of Live Streaming and Face-to-Face Instruction in Developmental Mathematics_ Student Performance and Perceptions" . American Journal of Distance Education.

Awards

Fellow of Higher Education Academy

The Office of Teaching and Learning - January 19, 2024

In Fall 2023, I applied for a HEA Fellow, which is a recognition of teaching excellence. I was awarded HEA Fellow status in Jan 2024.

UVU Champions of Inclusion Award 2023

Utah Valley University - August, 2023

The UVU Champions of Inclusion Award is designed to recognize UVU Students, Faculty, Staff, Departments, and Community partners who advance the core themes of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity within the university. I have served as a member of the COS EID committee since 2022. We have received the EID Committee Award.