Chi-Jia Hsieh
Born and raised in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Chi-Jia showed a great interest in technology integration and pursued a degree in information management. She acquired various skills such as graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling and animation, as well as programming and coding. These experiences laid a solid foundation for my information literacy and became valuable resources in her future career and journey. Fueled by interest in education, she decided to integrate technology with education and pursued studies in Digital Learning and Education. After graduation, she stayed in Taipei, Taiwan, and became a web developer in a science education website. She then discovered her passion in positive psychology and positive education and became a PhD student in Purdue University.
Education
Purdue University
PhD student in Learning Design and Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
MS in Digital Learning and Education
National Changhua University of Education
BBA in Information Management
Grants and Awards
Taiwan Government Scholarship to Study Abroad (2024-2026), Ministry of Education, Taiwan
- Awarded for 2 years ($32,000) with research in Enhancing International Students’ Well-being and Sense of Belonging through Positive Psychology Intervention
- Government Scholarship supporting Taiwanese doctoral students to pursue research and academics overseas.
Making Connections, Building Community: Engagement and Advocacy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2022-23), College of Education, Purdue University
- Awarded $1,500 for the student project grant with Deepti Tagare and Anthony Ilobinso under advisory from Dr. William Watson.
- Project title: Environmental Sustainability in After-School Programmes through Augmented Reality-Based Activities.
- Partner with Tippecanoe County NPO Wonderland Education and Hanna Community Center.