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Dr. Sumi Hagiwara is an associate professor in early childhood and elementary education at Montclair State University. She teaches about equity, diversity, culture, and early childhood/elementary science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
Dr. Hagiwara researches equity and agency in STEM, educational technology, games-based learning, and parent involvement in education. She is the creator and director of the epiSTEMic Summer Program at MSU that links an inclusive summer STEM camp for children with teacher preparation and teacher professional development. Her publications appear in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Cultural Studies in Science Education, and the International Journal of Science Education.
Dr. Hagiwara is co-editor of Change Agents in Science Education to advance the discourse on change agency using science across settings.
Research interests
Equity and agency in STEM, educational technology, games-based learning, and parent involvement in education.
Scholarly Interests
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, educational technology, teacher education, urban science education, immigrant families, culture and diversity, social justice and critical pedagogy.
Teaching
Dr. Sumi Hagiwara teaches about equity, diversity, culture, and early childhood/elementary science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on STEM education, early childhood education, and education and immigrant families.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborative Research: RET Site: Data Sciences and Data Fluency in Scientific Data Sets (DATA3)
Herbert, K. (PI), Robila, S. (CoPI), Hagiwara, S. (CoPI), Anu, V. (CoPI) & Goldstein, R. (CoPI)
1/06/22 → 31/05/26
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Bridging Isolation: The Power of Professional Learning Community in Supporting Computer Science Teachers
Shin, M., Goldstein, R., Herbert, K. G. & Hagiwara, S., 2025, 2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Exploring Solar Weather through Gamified Folklore and Science with Scratch
Hazelman, L., Goldstein, R., Anu, V., Herbert, K. G., Robila, S. A., Hagiwara, S. & Marlowe, T. J., 2025, 2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Integrating Computational Thinking and Engineering Design in STEM: Exploring Logistics and Societal Impact
Cannella, A., Douglass, E., Herbert, K. G., Anu, V., Hagiwara, S., Marlowe, T., Robila, S. & Goldstein, R., 2025, 2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Simplifying Space Weather for Students - A Cross Curricular Resource for all Middle School Students
Menichella, M. M., Robila, S. A., Herbert, K. G., Anu, V., Hagiwara, S., Goldstein, R. & Marlowe, T. J., 2025, 2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Space Explorers: A Web-based Platform to Supports Space Weather Education Through Storytelling Data Visualization
Brantley, A., Herbert, K. G., Anu, V., Hagiwara, S., Robila, S. A., Goldstein, R., Wang, J. T. L. & Marlowe, T. J., 2025, 2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2025 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Tackling the Teacher Shortage: Montclair Launches First NJ Apprenticeship Program Backed by Department of Labor
16/11/23
2 items of Media coverage
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Tackling the Teacher Shortage: Montclair Launches First NJ Apprenticeship Program Backed by Department of Labor
15/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Grants Provide More Than $1.2 Million for Computer Science Education – Montclaire News
8/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Grants Provide More Than $1.2 Million for Computer Science Education
8/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
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GRANTS PROVIDE MORE THAN $1.2 MILLION FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
8/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
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