Yoomee Baek

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Yoomee Baek is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of music education, computational thinking, and collaborative robotics. Her work reimagines how elementary students engage with music composition—not merely as an artistic act, but as a form of programming and group problem-solving. In her highly cited 2020 study, "Not just composing, but programming music in group robotics," Baek examined 191 fourth- and fifth-grade students as they composed music using a robotics platform in collaborative and cooperative groups. This research demonstrated that integrating robotics into music education can significantly enhance students’ attitudes toward music and group work, while also fostering deeper engagement with composition. By bridging the gap between creative expression and computational logic, Baek has provided educators with a powerful framework for interdisciplinary learning. Her work has garnered attention for its innovative methodology and practical implications, earning citations from scholars in music education, human-robot interaction, and STEM pedagogy. Baek’s contributions are shaping how we understand the role of technology in nurturing both artistic and analytical skills in young learners.