With a background in linguistics, learning design, museum education, and cross-cultural teaching, Huayu explores how art, ethics, and language shape the ways people learn and make meaning. At PZ, her research bridges initiatives on moral learning in higher education, the global reach of Project Zero frameworks, and the creative possibilities of art and play in early childhood education.
PZ Work
Huayu contributes to Beyond the Self in Higher Education, a multi-year study examining how moral and ethical reflection can be intentionally woven into college learning. Previously, she supported Project Zero and Its Impact, conducting interviews with educators around the world to understand how PZ frameworks have shaped teaching and learning practices across diverse settings. Huayu has also contributed to Art|Play, exploring the intersections of contemporary art, creativity, and early childhood education in collaboration with Boston Public Schools.
Beyond PZ
Beyond her research, Huayu brings experience from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she designed art-based learning experiences for children and families.
Where to Find Huayu
You can find her at PZ events, museums, local climbing gyms, and the Bryn Mawr Book Store in the Boston area.
Huayu's PZ Pick
Explore how Project Zero ideas have shaped how people learn worldwide: Project Zero and Its Impact traces decades of educators applying PZ frameworks to foster deeper, more reflective learning.