Daniel J Noh (he/him) is a researcher, educator, and designer exploring participatory methods for learning, technology, creativity, design, and accessibility.

Hi there! I am a PhD student in the Learning Sciences and Technologies program at the University of Pennsylvania working with Dr. Yasmin Kafai's research group. Our current work investigates how youth engage in the design and evaluation of AI/ML systems and how teachers engage in the participatory design of AI/ML learning activities. More broadly, I am interested in understanding how learners [notice:] question why things are designed the way they are, [question:] investigate for whom these things are designed, and [design:] become empowered to participate in their world(s) as designers.

Previously, I have worked in/with various museums as an educator, where I designed and facilitated a collection of STEAM and design workshops, drop-ins, and media for learners of all ages and backgrounds. I have also helped develop and teach graduate courses on educational technologies, learning analytics, digital fabrication and making, learning spaces, and disability studies in design.

I hold a Bachelor of Architecture with minors in Human-Computer Interaction and Design for Learning from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Master of Education in Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology from Harvard University.

Please reach out if you would like to chat or collaborate!

dnoh [at] upenn.edu — CV available upon request

News and Updates

June 2025

We presented two papers at IDC 2025:
>> Youth as Advisors in Participatory Design: Situating Teens' Expertise in Everyday Algorithm Auditing with Teachers and Researchers
>> Building babyGPTs: Youth Engaging in Data Practices and Ethical Considerations through the Construction of Generative Language Models