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| 听(he/they) A former pK-12 STEM teacher and education technology coach, Dr. Karlin currently supports future elementary educators on their journey to the classroom with a focus on critical, justice-oriented STEM integration. His research centers around broadening participation in STEM and computer science, as well as leveraging education technology to increase access and equity. |
| 听(she/her) Ashley Ruiz is an experienced K鈥�12 and adult educator, has served as a classroom teacher, credential analyst, professional development designer, and induction mentor coordinator. She now works with future elementary teachers to advance equitable computer science and STEM learning environments. |
| Conrad Oh-Young, PhD听(he/him) Dr. Conrad Oh-Young is an Associate Professor in the Special Education department at CSUDH.听 His research focuses on a variety of areas in early childhood special education, including the role of Artificial Intelligence in education. |
| Nadia Gutierrez |
| Jasmin Salmon |
| Alyssa Shaw |
| Meagan Williams |
SITE in the News
(CSUDH Campus News Center)
College of Education awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant for Technology Education (CSUDH COE News)
(NBC News)
(Snap Inc. DEI Summit)
(CSUDH Campus News Center)
(La Opini贸n)
(CSUDH The Bulletin)
(T|H|E Journal)
SITE Research and Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Karlin, M, Liao, Y.-C. J., Mehta, S., Iqbal, A., Minaiy, M., Son, M., & Pandya, J. (2025). Addressing equity issues in elementary computer science education: Knowns, unknowns, and implications for future work. Journal of Computer Science Integration, 7(1):3. 1-41.听
Liao, Y.C., Karlin, M., Margulieux, L. & Calandra, B. (2025). Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Exploring the Dynamics and Key Factors Shaping Computer Science Education Pathways in Teacher Preparation. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 33(1), 5-35.听.
Karlin, M., Stephany, C., Minaiy, M., Mehta, S., Reed, M., Acosta, D., Garcia-Valles, C., Kim, C., Gonzale, A., Wong, S. (2024). Co-designing and Implementing a 4th Grade Robotics and Coding Event: Preservice and Inservice Teacher Perspectives.听Journal of Technology Education, 36(1), 6鈥�37.听
Liao, Y-C., Kim, Y., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Karlin, M., Guo, M. (2024). Voices of Elementary Computer Science Teachers: Computer Science Integration Rationales and Practices.听ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 0(0). 1-23. doi: 10.1145/3688854
Karlin, M., Liao, Y. C., Oh-Young, C., Mehta, S., & Minaiy, M. (2024). Integrating computer science into preservice special education coursework: Exploring faculty perspectives and practices. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 24(4). Retrieved from
Oh-Young, C., & Karlin, M. (2024). Artificial intelligence鈥n the early childhood special education classroom!!? TEACHING Exceptional Children, 0(0), 1鈥�9.
Karlin, M., Stephany, C., & Reed, M. (2023). Coding to connect: Centering joy and community in elementary computer science education. In Dialogue/En Di谩logo, 1(1), 71鈥�84.
Karlin, M., Liao, Y. C., & Mehta, S. (2023). Exploring computer science understanding and rationales in preservice teacher pathways through faculty professional development. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 1鈥�15.
Conference Presentations and Invited Talks
Karlin, M., Liao, Y.C., Margulieux, L., Haddadian, N., (2025, July).听Teacher Education Pathway Onramps for Standalone & Integrated CS: Implications for Equity & Capacity. Paper presented at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
Ruiz, A., & Miniay, M. (2025, May). From zero to hero: Expanding computer science participation for all.听Session presented at Teach for LA 2025!, Virtual.听
Stephany, C., Okamura K., Karlin, M. (2025, April).听Constructing the 鈥淚鈥� in Artificial Intelligence: Teachers鈥� Perceptions of ChatGPT in Relation to Cultural Identity. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference in Denver, CO.
Karlin, M., Stephany, C., Okamura, K. (2025, March). Exploring Emerging Preservice Teacher Perspectives of Generative Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Teaching and Learning: Possibilities and Critiques. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Davis, R., Margulieux, L., Karlin, M., Liao, Y.C. (2025, March).听Shared Practices in Faculty-Driven Integration of Generative AI into Teacher Education Courses. Paper to be presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Stephany, C., Okamura, K., Karlin, M. (2025, March).听Preservice Teachers鈥� Perceptions of Teaching With ChatGPT in Relation to Cultural Identity. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Ruiz, A., Miniay, M., Karlin, M. (2025, February). Equitable Computer Science Pedagogy in K-12 Classrooms. Session presented at Justice Oriented Teaching in Science and Computer Science Classrooms Annual Conference, Carson, CA.
Ruiz, A. (2025, January). Equitable Computer Science Integration in K-8 Classrooms. Session presented at IGNITE Ed Tech Symposium, Cerritos, CA.
Karlin, M., Ni., L., Margulieux, L., Rosato, J, Friend, M., Liao, Y. C. (2025). PrepareCS University Teams: Computer Science Education Preservice Courses and Program Design. Invited Panelist. Online.
Leftwich, A., Karlin, M., Liao, Y.C., (2024). Entering the Computer Science Classroom from Multiple Points on the Teacher Preparation Pathway. Invited presentation delivered at the 2024 Expanding Computer Education Pathways (ECEP) Connect Virtual Summit: Plugging into CS Policy, Practices, and Pathways.
Liao, Y.C., Karlin, M., Margulieux L., Calandra, B. (2024, September).听Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Exploring the Dynamics and Key Factors Shaping Computer Science Education Pathways in Teacher Preparation. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) Interactive Annual Virtual Conference, Online.
Karlin, M.,听Stephany, C., Minaiy, M., Mehta S., Reed, M. (2024). Co-Designing a Hands-on Elementary Programming and Robotics Event: Teacher Experiences and Takeaways. Paper to be presented at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Karlin, M.,听Stephany, C., Minaiy, M., Jhun, J., Mehta, S., Rogers Jr., K. (2024).听Moving Towards Digital Equity in Preservice Coursework and Clinical Practice: A Continuing Case Study.听Paper to be presented at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
Karlin, M.,听Liao, Y.C., Mehta, S., Iqbal, A., Minaiy, M., Son, M., Pandya, J. (2024).听Equity Issues in Elementary Computer Science Education: Exploring Current Research Knowns and Unknowns. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Karlin, M.,听Liao, Y.C., Oh-Young, C., Mehta, S., Minaiy, M. (2024).听Special Education Faculty Experiences with Integrating Computer Science Education into Preservice Teacher Pathways. Paper听 presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Minaiy, M., Mehta, S., Stephany, C., Jhun J., Karlin, M., Pandya, J. (2024).听Sustainable Computer Science Education in K-12 Schools: Role of School Administrators and District Leaders.听Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Ruiz, A. (2024). Supporting Computational Mindsets that Prepare Students for Academic and Workplace Success.听Invited Panelist at the 2024 STEMconnector K-12 Innovation Lab in Chicago, IL.
Karlin, M.,听Sobohemin, T., Streight, A., De Jes煤s, S., Luebker, R. (2023) Equitable Computer Science Education Practices. Invited Moderator at the 2023 Computer Science for All Summit in Oakland, CA.
Karlin, M.,听Thomforde, E., Betzelberger, J., Halter, C., Salasin, E. Simon, B. (2023). Preservice Integration of Computer Science Education. Invited Panelist at the 2023 Computer Science Supplementary Authorization Summit, San Diego, CA.
Galia, A., Lovcelady, C., Wu, K., Karlin, M., Servello, A. (2023)听Building Effectivce Collaborations to Advance STEM Outcomes. Invited panelist at STEMConnector鈥檚 Building Tomorrow鈥檚 STEM Workforce event, Los Angeles, CA.
Pandya, J.Z., Mehta, S., Stephany, C. & Karlin, M.听 (2023). Balancing Teacher Labor Demands: Between Critical Teacher Preparation EdTech Conversations and District Platformization Expectations. Paper accepted as part of the panel 鈥淧latformed Pedagogy: The work of teaching in the new Edtech landscape.鈥� American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Karlin, M., Pandya J. Z.听 (2023).听Increasing Capacity for K-12 Computer Science in High Need Areas: Investigating a Supplementary Authorization Program.听Paper accepted at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Karlin, M., Mehta, S., Babaie, M., Jhun, J., Stephany, C. (2023). Enacting Equity-Focused Technology Integration Practices in Preservice Coursework and Clinical Practice. Paper accepted at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.听
Prottsman, K., Dorsey, R., Patel, S., Karlin, M. (2023) Enabling a Diverse Pipeline of K12 CS Educators. Invited panelist at Infosys Foundation's Annual CrossRoads Summit, Tempe, AZ.听
SITE and ISTE
As part of the new Digital Equity and Transformation Network, SITE works in partnership with ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and the US Department of Education to help our preservice educators build the skills needed to support student success in digital environments and create lasting changes in preparing new teachers.
SITE is housed within the College of Education on CSUDH's campus and we respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the land of the Tongva Peoples.