Roya Moussapour

Roya Moussapour is a researcher and designer with a focus on education technology and teacher learning. She completed her master's degree in Comparative Media Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).12

Educational Background

Roya holds the following degrees:

• S.M. in Comparative Media Studies from MIT
• B.A. in Physics with a minor in Education from Bowdoin College5

Professional Experience

After completing her master's degree at MIT in 2021, Roya became the Director of Research at Lumen Learning.2 Prior to this role, she worked as a researcher at MIT's Teaching Systems Lab, where she was involved in the INSPIRE-Math project.4

Research Interests

Roya's work focuses on:

• Increasing access to educational opportunities for historically marginalized populations3
• Education technology
• Teacher learning1

Current Role

As of the most recent information available, Roya Moussapour is working as a Human-Centered Design Specialist. Her expertise includes UX research, data analysis, and strategy, with a particular emphasis on education and public interest technology.6

Roya's diverse background spans both the private and public sectors, contributing to her multifaceted approach to research and design in the field of education technology.