Education
- Ph.D. 2024 —University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies
- M.S. 2017 — Pennsylvania State University, Educational Psychology
- B.A. 2015 — Ewha Womans University, South Korea, Education – General
Areas of Expertise
- STEM Education
- Computational Thinking
- Technology-enhanced teaching and learning
- Embodied learning
Biography
Slki Lim, Ph.D., investigates the development of computational thinking and embodied learning in STEM education through hands-on robotics and innovative educational tools. She explores how learners interact with technology-enhanced environments, focusing on enhancing learning outcomes and fostering inclusivity in diverse educational settings. Prior to joining UNC, Slki Lim received her Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Research
Lim’s research centers on Computational Thinking and Technology-Enhanced Learning, with a specific emphasis on how educational technologies and immersive environments impact STEM education. Her work investigates how learners interact with hands-on robotics and innovative educational tools, exploring dynamic and embodied interactions within technology-rich settings. By integrating insights from previous work, she aims to advance educational practices and foster inclusivity across diverse STEM learning contexts through collaborative research partnerships. Currently, Lim works with a team of researchers from the Learning Sciences/Science Education program and the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (MPSC) to examine embodied learning, science talk, and learner interactions in technology-enhanced informal science learning environments.