Hi, I'm Jullia!
I study user needs, attitudes, and behaviors to inspire and inform design. As a former Product Manager/Researcher 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 through my PhD studies in Cognitive Science at Columbia University, where I am investigating the effects of generative AI contents on learning.
Education
Sep 2020 - Present
Teachers College, Columbia University
Teachers College, Columbia University
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
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
Awards
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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CHI 2024 Student Research Competition (Accepted)
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Dean’s Grant for Student Research, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Provost's Grant for Conference Presentation, Teachers College, Columbia University
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International Travel Grant, Teachers College, Columbia University
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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
2024
2023
2019
2018
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"Exploring the Potential of AI-Generated Videos for Learning", ISTE, Denver, TX.
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"Ways Emergent Technologies Are Transforming Learning Experiences", ISTE, Philadelphia, PA.
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"HoloLens to Help Students With Special Needs Transition into School", ISTE, Philadelphia, PA.
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"Discovery Demo", OEB Shaping the Future of Learning, Berlin, Germany.
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“Augmented Reality for Early-Childhood and Special Education”, ISTE 2018 1-in-3 Session, Chicago, IL.
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"Project Briefs: Neurogaming & Health", 2018 Games for Change Festival, New York, NY.
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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