Hi, I'm Jullia!
I study user needs, attitudes, and behaviors to inspire and inform design. As a former Product Researcher/Manager and edtech startup Co-Founder, I built my expertise in managing the full product development cycle of digital apps. In these roles, I found AR/VR and UX research to be absolutely intriguing. Now, I'm strengthening my research skills further through my PhD studies in Cognitive Science at Columbia University.
Education
Sep 2020 - Present
Teachers College, Columbia University
2016-2018
Teachers College, Columbia University
2007-2011
The University of British Columbia (Canada)
Doctor of Philosophy, Cognitive Science in Education
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Ben D. Wood Fellowship (2020-23)
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Coursework: Research Practicum; Spatial Thinking; Cognitive Development; Education Psychology; Applied Regression Analysis; Linear Models & Experimental Methods; Psychological Measurement
Master of Arts, Instructional Technology and Media
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Coursework: Cognition and Computers; Instructional Design of Education Technology; Interactive Media & Programming (JavaScript); Video Games and Education
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts and Minor in Asian Studies, 2007-2010
Applied Research Experience
Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
(1 year, 5 months)
Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
(4 months)
Dec 2018 - Feb 2021
(2 years, 3 months)
Jan 2012 - Jul 2015
(3 years, 7 months)
Senior Researcher (Augmented Reality, AR)
@ Woongjin Thinkbig
(Seoul, Korea)
Research Practicum (Survey Research)
@ Teachers College, Columbia University
(New York, NY)
Co-Founder and CEO (startup)
@ A.Project Lab
(New York, NY)
Corporate Planning Associate
@ Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (Hotel)
(Seoul, Korea)
Awards
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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CES Innovation Award, Software & Mobile Apps 2022 Honoree (ARpedia)
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Red Dot Award, Product Design Winner (SPOTTY - ARpedia)
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XR Challenge, Second Place Winner (LG U+ Award)
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Verizon 5G Edtech Challenge Winner
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Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Semifinalist for Social Impact - Web / App / Game Design
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Microsoft Imagine Cup, US National Finalist
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Verizon Connected Futures III, Fellowship Recipient
Selected Talks
2019
2018
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"HoloLens to Help Students With Special Needs Transition into School", ISTE, Philadelphia
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"Discovery Demo", OEB Shaping the Future of Learning, Berlin
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“Augmented Reality for Early-Childhood and Special Education”, ISTE 2018 1-in-3 Session, Chicago.
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"Project Briefs: Neurogaming & Health", 2018 Games for Change Festival, New York
Media Coverage
2019
2018
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CBS Mission Unstoppable. “Using AR to Help Kids with Special Needs”. Nov 2019
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CUNY TV - Simply Science. Educator and VR/AR Technologist. Sept 2019
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"Augmented Reality to Help Children with Autism", TED Talk, New York, 2018
Contact Me
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