Jane Kang, EDC senior research associate, brings 20 years of experience in mathematics, science, and computer science education and research. Her areas of expertise include instructional design, teacher professional development, implementation research, and educational R&D. Her experience as a high school mathematics teacher and teacher leader informs all of her work.

As a member of the Data Paths team, Jane is developing modules for Massachusetts high school science teachers that incorporate data science practices. As a developer of the Beauty and Joy of Computing curriculum, she is writing middle and high school materials that have students engage with and learn key technical concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning. On the Improving Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles Courses team, Jane provides training and support to computer science teachers. For the A World in Motion project, she developed standards-aligned, real-world STEM challenges for high school students.

Jane is a co-author of EDC’s research-based Transition to Algebra curriculum and the related professional development book Making Sense of Algebra. Her work appears in journals such as ACM Transactions on Computing Education and Mathematics Teacher.

Jane holds a PhD in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, an EdM in International Education Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, an AB in Chemistry from Harvard University, and an ALM in Mathematics for Teaching from Harvard Extension School.