Welcome new staff member: Ailing Zhang

Ailing Zhang is joining the CLASE and AI4STEM centers in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education as a new administrative specialist.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in macromolecular materials and engineering at Dalian University of Technology and master’s degree from the University of Connecticut. She served as a teaching and research assistant until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she is thrilled to return to work and eager to work with students, faculty, and staff in the Mary Frances Early College of Education!

Ailing moved to Athens in 2022 with her husband, who is a faculty member at UGA, and her son. She has a wide range of interests, especially excelling in Chinese calligraphy and playing pipa, an ancient Chinese lute. She has performed in Chinese music ensemble concerts as a pipa player at the UGA Performing Arts Center. She also participated in the Chinese New Year celebration last year at the Oconee County Civic Center.