Dr. Lim's research spans a diverse range of interests, including mathematical habits of mind, impulsive-analytic disposition, proportional and algebraic reasoning, mindfulness, and kindness. His work focuses on addressing students' habits of mind in learning mathematics by exploring methods to spark intellectual curiosity, empower mathematical thinking, create nurturing learning environments, and enhance students' attitudes toward both mathematics and life. Recognizing the importance of inner transformation in achieving these goals, Dr. Lim has undertaken a self-study on becoming a more caring and compassionate educator. In response to the rapid advancements in AI and their impact on education, he is also exploring the effective integration of Generative AI into his math courses for preservice teachers.

• Giraffe Award - University of Texas at El Paso (05/04/2016)
• SoTL Proposal Award - University of Texas at El Paso (10/01/2014-10/31/2014)
• MAA's Section Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics - Mathematical Association of Mathematics (04/15/2014)
• Harry J. Meeuwsen Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award - University of Texas at El Paso (03/07/2014)
• University of Texas Regents Outstanding Teaching Award - University of Texas Regents (08/22/2012)
• Excellence in Teaching Award - College of Science (05/04/2012)
• Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching - College of Science (05/06/2011)
• 2011 Sun Conference Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award - University of Texas at El Paso (03/11/2011)
• 2007-08 Texas Instrument Project NExT Fellow - Mathematical Association of America (07/30/2008)

• Ph D in Mathematics and Science Education, University of California San Diego & San Diego State University (2006)
• MS in Mathematics, University of Wyoming (2001)
• BA in Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore (1991)
• Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Raffles Junior College, Singapore (1986)

• Work in Progress: Toward an Augmented Reality (AR) Learning Environment for Hispanic High School Students to Visualize and Embody STEM Spatial Transformations ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (2023), Daniel A. Tillman, Wei Yan, Song A. An, Jeffrey Liew, Kien H. Lim, Lisa Garbrecht, Philip B. Yasskin.
• Achieving Our Professional and Personal Goals Conference "Enacting Including Excellence Through Leadership, Teaching, and Learning", El Paso, Texas, August 10-12, 2022 (2022), Kien H. Lim, Charles R. Boehmer, Kathleen A. Gannon, Eric D. Smith, Vladik Y. Kreinovich.
• Mathematical Equations to Communicate and Think About Karma Journal of Humanistic Mathematics 11 1 (2021), Kien H. Lim, Christopher Yakes.
• Addressing the Hammer-and-Nail Phenomenon Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching Pre-K–12 113 6 (2020), Kien H. Lim.

• Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Preliminary Results (2024), Volume Auckland, New Zealand, Kien H. Lim, Hilda Y. Sotelo.
• Three Keys for Unlocking the Hearts and Minds of Math Students (2023), Volume Washington D.C., Kien H. Lim.
• Fostering Growth Mindsets with Kindness in Mind (2023), Volume Fort Worth, Texas, Kien H. Lim.
• How to Engage Students Intellectually using GeoGebra Apps (2023), Volume Fort Worth, Texas, Kien H. Lim.
• Mathematics & Spirituality: Using Equations to Communicate and Think about Karma (2023), Volume Fort Worth, Texas, Kien H. Lim.

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