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Count me inThe NYU Stern Learning Science Lab is a team of creatives, educators, designers, and technologists who collaborate with faculty to build meaningful learning environments. Using research in the learning sciences to inform our design practice, we partner with instructors to create engaging and interactive courses for business school education.
Kristen leads the NYU Stern Learning Science Lab. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business and a Fubon Innovation Scholar. Kristen teaches MBA students and executives data visualization, R and Python programming, and business analytics. Her area of scholarship is at the intersection of learning science, technology, and visual design.
Ben is an award-winning filmmaker, media producer and educator who specializes in educational technology and online learning. He collaborates closely with faculty, students and administrators to integrate innovative technologies and narrative techniques into effective learning experiences. Before joining NYU Stern, Ben led the Instructional Design team at YU Global. He holds an MFA in film, television and media production from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where he has also taught.
Sean works on promoting learning science-based standards in the use of technology in learning design. He partners with faculty to design online courses and leads workshops and consultations for Stern faculty. Before joining the Learning Science Lab he led digital curriculum development and corporate partnership management in the non-profit education sector. He holds a MA in Digital Media Design for Learning from NYU Steinhardt and a BA in English from UC Berkeley.
Cindy is the Assistant Director of Instructional Media Production at the Learning Science Lab. She received her B.A. in Film and Media Arts from Temple University. Her career has been spent working on all forms of media, ranging from commercials and TV shows to film and special effects. At the Learning Science Lab she uses her expertise to create beautiful and engaging educational content.
Alejandro is a video editor, graphics animator and designer. He publishes independent video essays examining the intersection of communication scholarship, history, and pop culture. He earned his B.A. in Communication and Theater at Trinity University.
Jane (Jiayin) is a graduate student at Steinhardt majoring in Digital Media Design for Learning, with a concentration on Learning Analytics. Jane is passionate about using mass media to promote lifelong learning and data-driven decision making. She earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism from East China Normal University in Shanghai.
Elaine is a graduate student at Steinhardt majoring in Digital Media Design for Learning. She holds a Bachelor's of Science from NYU Stern in Marketing and Finance. Her background is in academic administration and marketing. She has a passion for equity in education and her interests include user experience design and research.
Josh is a senior at NYU Steinhardt majoring in Music Technology. His specialties range from recording technology, to film sound editing, to coding for commercial music products, and he is also passionate about accessible and sustainable graphic and fashion design. He intends to lead a career in the recorded music industry after graduation.