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John Wang

  • Ph.D. Student
  • VEST Fellow

Office Location

Ridley Hall 279
PO Box 400265 
405 Emmet Street S 
Charlottesville, VA 22903
 

Biography

John Wang is a fourth-year IES pre-doctoral fellow in the dual Ph.D./M.P.P. program through the School of Education and Human Development as well as the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Originally from Georgia, Wang's undergraduate work included a dual degree, in economics and mathematics, and quantitative sciences. Prior to starting his work at UVA, Wang taught mathematics in high-need schools as a Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow. His research focuses on equitably preparing students for 21st-century college, career and civic readiness.

Education

M.P.P., University of Virginia, 2023
M.A.T., Mercer University, 2019
B.S. & B.A., Emory University, 2018