Cathy Bruce

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Cathy Bruce is an educational researcher whose work sits at the intersection of mathematics education, technology integration, and early childhood learning. Her scholarship explores how emergent and digital technologies can serve as powerful tools for mathematical thinking and conceptual development, positioning learners — particularly young children — as active designers and problem-solvers rather than passive recipients of instruction. Her most notable work, "Multidisciplinary Perspectives on a Video Case of Children Designing and Coding for Robotics" (2017), has garnered 11 citations and exemplifies her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, examining how coding and robotics activities can foster meaningful learning experiences. This work highlights the potential of computational thinking as a vehicle for developing broader cognitive and mathematical skills in young learners. Her more recent contribution, "Emergent Technologies for Developing Mathematical Objects-to-Think-With" (2023), continues this trajectory by investigating how cutting-edge technologies can scaffold abstract mathematical understanding. Bruce's research is particularly valuable for educators and curriculum designers seeking evidence-based strategies for integrating technology into mathematics classrooms, making her an influential voice in contemporary STEM education discourse.