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Carlos Martínez-Cano is an Assistant Professor in the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) at the University of Washington, specializing in Learning Sciences and Human Development. His research focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) learning, examining how youth utilize creative technologies and the impact of concepts like mindfulness, leadership skills, empathy, resilience, and perseverance on physical and mental well-being. His work explores digital literacy practices and the natural settings where learning occurs, emphasizing the role of mindfulness spaces and physical activity alongside digital devices. Carlos’s ethnographic research seeks to understand how young people from non-dominant communities learn together and how this interaction shapes their identities. With over 25 years of experience as a literacy volunteer, English instructor, and bilingual ESL classroom teacher, he has contributed to various publications and is an active member of the American Anthropological Association and the American Educational Research Association. Carlos is currently accepting doctoral students with similar research interests for Autumn 2024.
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