Dr. Bodong Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bodong Chen is an Associate Professor at Penn GSE and a leading researcher in learning sciences and educational technology. He integrates knowledge from media design, software engineering, and data science to enhance learning infrastructures. His work emphasizes justice-oriented pedagogical designs and innovative technological solutions to empower students' learning experiences. Through participatory design and design-based research, Dr. Chen aims to foster collaborative and meaningful learning in K-12 classrooms. His research includes developing computational tools for education, utilizing learning analytics to derive insights from educational data, and exploring the intersection of network science and pedagogy. He is also actively involved in several editorial boards and committees related to learning analytics and collaborative learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Bodong Chen is an Associate Professor at Penn GSE, leading research at the intersection of learning sciences and educational technology.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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