Bridget Miller

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Bridget Miller is a leading scholar in early childhood STEM education, with a particular focus on integrating robotics and computational thinking into teacher preparation. Her work addresses a critical gap between the growing demand for computer science education in K-12 schools and the inadequate training provided to preservice teachers. In her highly cited 2025 paper, "Robotics in early childhood STEM education (REC-STEMEd): The impact on preservice teachers’ attitudes and intentions toward computational thinking," Miller demonstrates how hands-on robotics activities can significantly improve future educators' confidence and willingness to teach computational thinking concepts. This research, which has already garnered 9 citations, is pivotal in shaping how teacher education programs can better prepare graduates for modern classrooms. Miller's contributions are particularly notable for bridging the divide between early childhood pedagogy and emerging technology, ensuring that even the youngest learners benefit from developmentally appropriate computer science instruction. Her work continues to influence curriculum design and policy discussions around STEM education reform.

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   Robotics in early childhood STEM education (REC-STEMEd): The impact on preservice teachers’ attitudes and intentions toward computational thinking

   9 citations · 2025

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