Eva-Sophie Katterfeldt

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Eva-Sophie Katterfeldt is a leading researcher in computing education, with a focus on empowering young students—particularly girls—through tangible, creative programming experiences. Her work sits at the intersection of educational technology, human-computer interaction, and gender-inclusive pedagogy. Katterfeldt’s most cited paper (2020, 10 citations) investigates how creating smart everyday objects—such as robots and wearables—can significantly improve young female students’ programming skills and attitudes toward computing, offering evidence that hands-on, project-based learning can help close the gender gap in STEM. Earlier, her 2008 study (4 citations) introduced a modelling tool designed to help children transform their innovative ideas into functional prototypes, emphasizing the role of children as contributors to fields like robotics and smart textiles. This foundational work highlights her commitment to supporting young learners as active designers of future technologies. Katterfeldt’s research has practical implications for curriculum design and maker education, demonstrating that when children build tangible, personally meaningful objects, they not only learn to code but also develop confidence and a sustained interest in technology. Her contributions continue to inspire educators and researchers seeking inclusive, hands-on approaches to computing education.