Chih-hsuan Wang, Ph.D.

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Short Bio

Dr. Wang is a Professor in Educational Research, Measurement, and Assessment in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology. She teaches courses in research methods and data analysis. Her research focuses on (1) psychological factors influencing students’ motivation and learning, (2) motivation and learning outcomes in e-learning environments and K–12 STEM education, (3) factors affecting international students’ motivation and learning, and (4) issues related to nursing and health education.

In addition, Dr. Wang contributes to multiple funded research projects, develops assessment materials for program evaluation, conducts data analyses, and prepares evaluation reports.

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Professional Experience

Dr. Wang earned her B.S. and M.S. in Psychology from National Cheng Chi University in Taipei, Taiwan. She began her career as a school psychologist and later served as a high school counselor from 1998 to 2003. She pursued her graduate studies in the United States, earning an M.S. in Educational Psychology from Oklahoma State University, followed by an M.P.S. in Statistics and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Auburn University.

After completing her doctoral degree, Dr. Wang served as an instructor at Auburn University and later as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology at Mississippi State University. She returned to Auburn University in 2013, where she is currently a Professor in the Educational Research, Measurement, and Assessment graduate program.