Chapters
Chapters
Kang, E.J.S., Haas, A., O’Brien, S., Grapin, S., Rosado-Barringer, T., Stoker, Y., Leece, C., & Lee, O. (2025). Plastic pollution: What happens to plastics we use everyday? In Steele, D. & Mercier, A., (Eds.) Justice-Oriented Anchoring Phenomena. Springer.
Bauler, C. & Kang, E.J.S. (2021). Exploring teacher residency candidates’ perceptions of preparation to support immigrant students in elementary classrooms. In Reardon, R.M. & Leonard J. (Eds.) School-University-Community Collaboration and the Immigrant Educational Experience. Volume VI in the Current Perspectives on School/University/Community Research Series. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Kang, E.J.S., & Bianchini, J.A. (2013). Relationships among science language, concepts and processes: a study of English learners in junior high school science classrooms. In J.A. Bianchini, V.L. Akerson, A. Calabrese Barton, O. Lee, and A.J. Rodriguez (Eds.). Moving the equity agenda forward: Equity research, practice, and policy in science education. (pp. 261-282). NY: Springer.
Articles
Articles
Lee, O., Bauler, C., Kang, E.J.S. (2022, January). Integration of science and language with a focus on multilingual learners: Shared opportunities and responsibilities. NYS TESOL Journal v9, 1.
Vaz-Bauler, C. & Kang, E.J.S. (2020). Elementary ESOL and content teachers’ resilient co-teaching practices: a long-term analysis. International Multilingual Research Journal. DOI: 10.1080/19313152.2020.1747163
Kang, E.J.S., McCarthy, M.J., & Donovan, C. (2019). Elementary teachers’ enactment of the NGSS science and engineering practices. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 30(7), 788-814.
DOI: 10.1080/1046560X.2019.1630794
Swanson, L.H., Kang, E.J.S., & Vaz-Bauler, C. (2019). Revealing a bilingual science teacher’s dynamic views and practice about science and language teaching through dialogic reflections. Cultural Studies of Science Education. DOI: 10.1007/s11422-019-09937-8
Vaz-Bauler, C. & Kang, E.J.S. (2019). “My partner always helps me": Exploring two co-teachers' principles and practices to integrate and support academic language and literacy development in a linguistically diverse elementary class. The Electronic Journal for English as a Second Language, 23(2). http://www.tesl-ej.org/wordpress/issues/volume23/ej90/ej90a7/
Kang, E.J.S., Donovan, C., & McCarthy, M.J. (2018). Exploring elementary teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge and confidence in implementing the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 29(1), 9-29.
Kang, E.J.S., Swanson, L.H., & Vaz-Bauler, C. (2017). “Explicame”: Examining emergent bilinguals’ ability to construct arguments and explanations during a unit on plate tectonics. Electronic Journal of Science Education, 21(6).
Kang, E.J.S. (2016), Ready, set, infect! Science in School, 36, 1-4.
Maguire, C., Kang, E.J.S., Hogan, T., & McCarthy, M.J. (2016), Robots, bookmarks, and guitars, oh my! Fusing art and design in to an electricity unit. Science and Children 54(4): 70-75.
Swanson, L.H., Kang, E.J.S., & Vaz-Bauler, C. (2016), Making science real: Supporting English learners in argumentation and explanation through authentic tasks. Science Scope, 39(8), 27-34.
Kang, E.J.S., McCarthy, M.J., & Donovan, C. (2015), Enhancing elementary teachers’ STEM teaching practice through a NGSS-focused professional development program. New Perspectives in Science Education 2015, Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-88-6292-600-3.
Kang, E.J.S., Bianchini, J.A., & Kelly, G.J. (2013), Crossing the Border from Science Student to Science Teacher: Preservice Teachers’ Views and Experiences Learning to Teach Inquiry. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 24, 427-447.
Kang, E.J.S. (2013), The Neuron Game. Science Scope. Washington, DC: NSTA Press, 36(5), 42-47.
Conference Presentations
Conference Presentations
Kang, E.J.S. & Lee, O. (2020, November). “Doing science, using language”: Engaging all students in learning science and language. Virtual presentation at the New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Annual Conference.
Kang, E.J.S. & Offerman-Celentano, A. (2019, December). NYSSLS elementary storyline creation through mysteries. Workshop presentation at the Long Island STEM Education Leadership Association Fall Conference, Woodbury, NY.
Vaz-Bauler, C., & Kang, E.J.S., Swanson, L. (2019, May). Scaffolding explanation and argumentation in inquiry-based science lessons. Workshop presented at the International Conference on Teaching Science and Mathematics in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Kang, E.J.S. (2019, March). Aligning elementary units to the P12 New York State Science Learning Standards. Workshop presented at the Science Teachers Association of New York State Suffolk Chapter Spring Conference, Upton, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. & Christiansen, M. (2018, November). An introduction to NGSS classroom assessments. Workshop presentation at the Long Island STEM Education Leadership Association Fall Conference, Woodbury, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. & McCarthy, M.J. (2018, October). Introducing elementary teacher candidates to academic language development within their first methods course. Workshop presentation at the 2018 TPA (Teacher Performance Assessment) Conference, San Jose, CA.
Kang, E.J.S., Swanson, L.H., & Vaz-Bauler, C. (2018, April). What a Bilingual Science Teacher’s Reflections Revealed about Her Beliefs on Science and Language Teaching. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Education Research Association, New York, NY.
Maguire, C., Kang, E.J.S., Hogan, T., & McCarthy, M.J. (2018, March). Visioning STEAM on a liberal arts campus: Creating community one project at a time. National Art Education Association Conference, Seattle, WA.
Vaz-Bauler, C., & Kang, E.J.S. (2018, March). Co-Teaching between ESOL and Content-Area Teachers: Opportunities and Challenges. TESOL International Convention and English Language Expo, Chicago, IL.
Kang, E.J.S. (2017, November). Aligning curriculum to the Next Generation Science Standards. Workshop presentation at the Long Island STEM Education Leadership Association Fall Conference, Woodbury, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2017, October). Writing and aligning curriculum to the Next Generation Science Standards. Workshop presentation at the Science Teachers Association of New York State (Long Island and NYC Chapters) Fall Conference, Hempstead, NY.
Vaz-Bauler, C., & Kang, E.J.S. (2017). What does integration look like? Investigating multilingual learners’ use of English in US mainstream classes. In The 18th World Congress of Applied Linguistics. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Kang, E.J.S., Swanson, L.H., & Vaz-Bauler, C. (2017). NARST-sponsored session: Making science real – supporting English learners in argumentation and explanation. In National Science Teachers Association’s National Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Maguire, C., Kang, E.J.S., Hogan, T., & McCarthy, M.J. Elementary Extravaganza: Fusing art and design in to an electricity unit. Presentation at the National Science Teachers Association’s National Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
Vaz-Bauler, C., Kang, E.J.S., Afanador-Vega, A., & Stevenson, A. (2016, November). What does integration look like? Sharing findings and practices from the real world. Presentation at the New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Annual Conference, Syracuse, NY.
Vaz-Bauler, C., Kang, E.J.S., Afanador-Vega, A., & Stevenson, A. (2016). What does integration look like? Sharing findings and practices from the real world. In New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Annual Conference. Syracuse, NY.
McCarthy, M.J., Kang, E.J.S., & Donovan. C. (2016). Exploring elementary students’ environmental attitudes and commitment towards the environment. In North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference. Madison, WI.
Hogan, T., McCarthy, Crupar, D., M.J., Kang, E.J.S., & Donovan, C. (2016). Citizen science initiatives around community aased Issues: A research partnership explored across the primary - higher education learning continuum. In 7th Annual Living Knowledge Conference. Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland.
Kang, E.J.S., Swanson, L.H., & Bauler, C.V. (2016). "Explicame": Examining bilingual learners’ language use when constructing arguments and explanations of earthquake phenomena. In National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Baltimore, MD.
Kang, E.J.S., McCarthy, M.J., & Donovan, C. (2015). Enhancing elementary teachers’ STEM teaching practice through a NGSS-focused professional development program. In New Perspectives in Science Education – Edition 4. Florence, Italy.
Thornburg, D., Kang, E.J.S., & McCarthy, M.J. (2014). Lessons learned about candidate support for the edTPA. In the edTPA National Implementation Conference. UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.
Crespi, B., Sasso, C., Kang, E.J.S., & McCarthy, M.J. (2014, October). Making a splash with a STEAMS curriculum. Poster presented at the New York State School Board Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.
Donovan, C., Kang, E.J.S., McCarthy, M.J., Thornburg, D. (2014, June). An evidence-based reflection on edTPA implementation and its impact on teacher preparation. Presentation at the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Conference on Emerging Evidence and Promising Practices, Albany, NY.
Kang, E.J.S., McCarthy, M.J., (2014, June). Fusing STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) and the Common Core ELA Standards to inspire students in three high needs school districts. Presentation at the New York University Technical Assistance Center on Disproportionality Summer Institute, New York, NY.
Kang, E.J.S., Donovan, C., & McCarthy, M.J. (2014). Effects of an NGSS-focused Professional Development on Elementary Teachers’ Self-efficacy and Teaching Practice. In National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting. Pittsburgh, PA.
Concannon-Gibney, T., Kang, Emily J.S., & McCarthy, M.J. (2010). “Fostering Reading Comprehension through Science in Upper Elementary and Middle School Classrooms: A Pilot Professional Development Program.”. In National Reading Conference. Fort Worth, TX.
Kang, Emily J.S . (2010). “Depth and Breadth: Bridging the Gap between Scientific Inquiry and High-Stakes Testing with Diverse Junior High School Students.”. In National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Philadelphia, PA.
Craven, J., Hogan, T., McCarthy, M., Kang, E., Manocchi-Verrino, C. , & Nevarez-LaTorre, A.A. (2010). “Reading and Writing for Learning in Science: Practical Strategies to Engage Young Learners”. In Celebration for Teaching and Learning. New York, NY.
Kang, Emily J.S., Bianchini, Julie A., & Kelly, Gregory J. (2009). “Crossing the Border from Science Student to Science Teacher: Preservice Teachers’ Efforts to Learn to Teach Inquiry.”. In American Education Research Association Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.
Kang, Emily J.S., Levine, Jason, Null, Suzie Y., and Lawrence, Andrea (2008). “Sink or Swim: An Analysis of Teacher Candidates’ Preparation and Proficiency in Classroom Management.”. In American Education Research Association Annual Meeting. New York, NY.
Bianchini, Julie A., Kang, Emily J.S., Kelly, Gregory J. (2007). “Investigating Toxic Risk and Sharing Results Online: What Do Preservice Science Teachers Know about Science, Inquiry, and Literate Practices?”. In National Association for Research in Science Teaching. New Orleans, LA.
Invited Presentations
Invited Presentations
Kang, E.J.S. (2023, March). Reading in science lessons. Webinar workshop for Literacy Across the Primary Curriculum webinar series sponsored by Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.
Kang, E.J.S. & McCarthy, M.J. (2020, May). Teaching with and in the outdoors during a pandemic. Article written for the Science Teachers Association of New York State Suffolk Chapter news site. http://news.suffolkstanys.org/teaching-with-and-in-the-outdoors-during-a-pandemic/
Kang, E.J.S. (2019, January). Phinding phenomena: 4 tips for locating that elusive but essential component of your NYSSLS lessons and units. Article written for the Science Teachers Association of New York State Suffolk Chapter news site. http://news.suffolkstanys.org/phinding-phenomena-4-tips-for-locating-that-elusive-but-essential-component-of-your-nyssls-lessons-and-units/
Kang, E.J.S. (2015, October). Expert Panel Moderator: Racing to Zero documentary. Sustainable Long Island; AU Center for Health Innovation, Garden City, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2015, July). Critical Reading and Writing for STEM. CSTEP Summer Bridge Program, Garden City, NY.
Hogan, T., Kang, E.J.S., Maguire, C., & McCarthy, M.J. (2015, May). Engaging Kids in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics): Using Performance Tasks to Ensure Effective Implementation of Curriculum. Workshop presented at Global Kids, Inc., New York, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. & Cosentino, JoAnn (2014, May). Academic Language in the edTPA. Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities (cIcu) IS NetworkED New York City-2/Long Island Region, Garden City, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2014, March). edTPA Task 4 Webinar Presentation. Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities (cIcu) IS NetworkED New York City-2/Long Island Region, Garden City, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2012, November). World Hunger: Dispelling the Myths. Hunger Banquet. Sponsored by Collaboration Project, Adelphi Community Reads, Hunger for Justice, Amnesty International, Criminal Justice Club, Sikhs United, Muslim Student Association, Garden City, NY.
Kang, E.J.S., McCarthy, M., Vaughn-Shavuo, F. (2012, September). Strategies for Implementing Response to Intervention (RtI) in light of the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Superintendent’s Conference Day at P.S. 203, New York, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2012, July). From Farm to Table. CSTEP/STEP Summer STEM Camp, Garden City, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2012, March). AMPing up your Teaching: Lessons learned from the Field. Kappa Delta Pi Induction Ceremony Keynote Address. Adelphi University.
Kang, E.J.S. and Merino, N. (2007, October). “Successfully Implementing Scoring (for teacher education programs of less than 150 candidates” PACT Implementaion Conference. UC Santa Barbara.
Kang, E.J.S. (2007, July). “East-West Seismology – Earthquakes in California and Taiwan” Yuan Lin Cultural Exchange Program. UC Santa Barbara.
Kang, E.J.S. (2005, March). “Hello? I’m Talking Here – Communication in the Science Classroom” Research Experience for Teachers. UC Santa Barbara.
Kang, E.J.S. (2003, July). “Lung Surfactant Collapse and Recovery in Premature Infants” Research Experience for Teachers. UC Santa Barbara.
Other Work
Other Work
Whitepapers and curriculum
Kang, E.J.S. (2024). Science and Integrated Language: Middle School Matter Physical Science NYSSLS unit.
Kang, E.J.S., Ocol, T., Bauler, C., & Lee, O. (2022). CTLE professional development series: Integrating science and language for all students with a focus on English language learners. Collaboration among Adelphi University, New York City Department of Education, and New York University. https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/nysed-ctle-integrating-science/home
Barry, J., Kang, E.J.S., Loesing, M., O’Brien, S., Pashley, H., & Ulock, C. (2020). Ch 4. Professional Learning in New York State Science Education Consortium (Eds.) Effective science teaching: Addressing COVID-19 challenges. Whitepaper submitted to the New York State Department of Education.
Broznick, L., Kang, E.J.S., Loesing, M., Ottman, W., Jabot, M., Bogert, K. (2019). Recommendations for science acceleration and acceleration pathways in New York State. Whitepaper submitted to the New York State Department of Education.
Workshops
Kang, E.J.S. & Lee, O. (2020, November). “Doing science, using language”: Engaging all students in learning science and language. Virtual workshop presentation at the New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Annual Conference.
Kang, E.J.S. & Offerman-Celentano, A. (2019, December). NYSSLS elementary storyline creation through mysteries. Workshop presentation at the Long Island STEM Education Leadership Association Fall Conference, Woodbury, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2019, March). Aligning elementary units to the P12 New York State Science Learning Standards. Workshop presented at the Science Teachers Association of New York State Suffolk Chapter Spring Conference, Upton, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. & Christiansen, M. (2018, November). An introduction to NGSS classroom assessments. Workshop presentation at the Long Island STEM Education Leadership Association Fall Conference, Woodbury, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2017, November). Aligning curriculum to the Next Generation Science Standards. Workshop presentation at the Long Island STEM Education Leadership Association Fall Conference, Woodbury, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. (2017, October). Writing and aligning curriculum to the Next Generation Science Standards. Workshop presentation at the Science Teachers Association of New York State (Long Island and NYC Chapters) Fall Conference, Hempstead, NY.
Kang, E.J.S. & Cosentino, J. (2014, May). edTPA Academic Language Webinar Presentation for IS NetworkED New York City-2/Long Island Region conference of the Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities (cIcu). http://vimeo.com/96117479
Webinar description: Led by Dr. Emily Kang and JoAnn Cosentino, this webinar will focus on understanding the role of academic language within literacy development and examine the academic language expectations for teacher candidates within the edTPA. **Attended by over 100 higher education faculty across the U.S.
Kang, E.J.S. (2014, March). edTPA Task 3: Assessment Webinar Presentation for IS NetworkED New York City-2/Long Island Region of the Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities (cIcu). http://vimeo.com/89633677
Webinar description: Led by Dr. Emily Kang, this webinar will help participants get a better understanding of the "assessment" category of the edTPA exam administered to prospective teachers. Of the 5 categories, this is the one area where scores have been the lowest. **Attended by over 100 higher education faculty across the U.S.
Grants
Grants
Lead Researcher ($150,000), Advancing Informal STEM Learning Project Grant: ¡Escuchen! Ecoutez! Listening and Learning Together, in partnership with the Long Island Children’s Museum (2024-2025). PI Claire Flynn, Funds requested through the National Science Foundation.
Principal Investigator ($1,244,035). R2E2ADI (Recruiting and Retaining Educators for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion). Funded by the State University of New York Teacher Workforce Investment Grant.
In partnership with the New York City Public Schools, the grant will support our newest teaching professionals through alternative certification programs such as the Trans B licensure pathway to gain certification in math education (grades 7-12), science education (biology, physics, chemistry or earth science, grades 7-12), computer science education (grades K-12) or Students With Disabilities/SWD (grades 7-12).
Lead Writer and Co-Principal Investigator ($300,000). Teacher Residency Program Grant. Co-PIs Emily Kang, Dan Rehman, Dana Reilly, Lisa Minicozzi (West Hempstead School District). Funded by the New York State Department of Labor. The NYSDOL TRP provides funds for one-year residency opportunities for graduate-level K-12 teacher candidates in partnership with private and public teacher preparation programs. The award will fund 10 candidates at $30,000 per teacher candidate that can be used to provide free tuition (including books and fees), resident wages, and/or stipends for living expenses. This funding source is a key way to diversify our teacher candidate pool to better serve local school districts.
Senior Personnel and Education Researcher ($500,000). RCN-UBE: Sustainable, Transformative Engagement across a Multi-Institution/Multidisciplinary STEM, STEM2 Network. (2021-2026). PIs Jessica Santangelo, Alison Hyslop, Eugenia Villa-Cuesta, Jacqueline Lee, Michael Pullin. Funded by the National Science Foundation. Provided research support for participants in developing, collecting and analyzing studies around undergraduate science education.
Co-Principal Investigator ($136,058). Multiple Task Award Contract #R1158: English Language Learners Professional Development Services (2021-26). PIs Emily Kang and Clara Bauler. Funds requested through the New York City Department of Education
Co-Principal Investigator ($1500). What does integration look like? Examining Co-Teaching Practices for English Learners. (2017-2018). Funded by the Adelphi University Faculty Development Grant with Co-PI Clara Bauler
Principal Investigator, Producer and Co-Director ($1000). Nitrified: A Documentary on the Nitrification of Long Island Waters. (2016-2017). Funded by the Adelphi University Faculty Development Grant.
Adelphi University Faculty Liaison, Services Administrator, and Professional Development Coordinator ($804,000). Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Grant 3, Funded by NYS Race To The Top for Freeport Public Schools. (2014-2015). Registered and supported 7 teachers in obtaining advanced certification in TESOL; registered and supported 1 teacher in completing National Board Certification; planned and coordinated professional development workshops and in-class coaching for 60 teachers and teacher leaders in grades 2-8 with Prof. Mary Jean McCarthy.
External Evaluator ($1.2 million). Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. (2013-2016). PI Usha Kotelawala. Fordham University, Funded by the National Science Foundation. Created and analyzed participant survey data on mathematics teacher recruitment and retention.
Adelphi University Faculty Liaison, Services Administrator, and Professional Development Coordinator ($799,250). Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Grant 3, Funded by NYS Race To The Top for Uniondale Union Free School District. (2012-2015). Registered and supported 8 teachers in obtaining advanced certification in TESOL; registered and supported 10 teachers in completing National Board Certification; planned and coordinated professional development workshops and in-class coaching for over 30 teachers in grades 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 with Prof. Mary Jean McCarthy, Tracy Hogan, J. Scott McMullen
Adelphi University Faculty Liaison, Services Administrator, and Professional Development Coordinator ($786,591). Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Grant 1, Funded by NYS Race To The Top for Freeport Public Schools. (2012-2014). Registered and supported 6 teachers in obtaining advanced certification in Special Education; planned and coordinated professional development workshops and in-class coaching for 25 second grade teachers with Prof. Mary Jean McCarthy
Adelphi University Faculty Liaison, Services Administrator, and Professional Development Coordinator ($249,750). Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Grant 1, Funded by NYS Race To The Top for Wyandanch School District (2012-2014). Planned and coordinated professional development workshops and in-class coaching for teachers in grades 6-8 with Prof. Mary Jean McCarthy and Prof. Tracy Hogan
Co-Principal Investigator ($3500). Fostering Reading Comprehension through Science in Middle and Upper Elementary Classrooms: A Pilot Professional Development Program (2010), PIs Emily Kang and Tara Concannon-Gibney, Funded by Adelphi University Faculty Development Grant
Writing Team Member ($900,000). Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program ($900,000), CalTeach Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara (2008). PI Jane Close Conoley, Funded by the National Science Foundation
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