Carla Morais

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Carla Morais is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of science education and technology, with a focus on integrating robotics into STEM learning. Her work explores how hands-on robotics can transform high school education, making abstract scientific concepts tangible and engaging. In her highly cited 2015 paper, "Robotics: A Teaching Tool for STEM Education in High School," she demonstrated how programmable robots serve as dynamic pedagogical instruments, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Building on this, her 2016 study, "The Social Representations of (Green) Chemistry and Robotics Among Teenagers," conducted across the Faculdade de Engenharia and Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, delved into how adolescents perceive and relate to green chemistry and robotics. This exploratory work revealed the powerful role of social representations in shaping students' attitudes toward science and technology. Though her citation counts are modest, Morais’s contributions are foundational in bridging educational theory with practical, technology-driven instruction. Her research not only advances STEM pedagogy but also provides critical insights into how young learners construct meaning around emerging scientific fields, making her a key voice in modern science education.