Eric Vasey
Papers
9
Total Citations
152
H-Index
7
About
Eric Vasey is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction, and STEAM education, with a particular focus on making science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics accessible to elementary-aged children. His most influential contribution is the development of child-robot theater programs, in which young students collaborate with social robots to create and perform short plays, musicals, and operas. His 2020 paper, "Child-Robot Theater: Engaging Elementary Students in Informal STEAM Education Using Robots," has garnered 50 citations and stands as a cornerstone of his research portfolio. Vasey has shown a sustained commitment to equity in education, notably bringing robot theater programs to rural and underserved schools to broaden access to STEAM learning experiences. Across multiple long-term afterschool studies, he has explored how integrating artistic and theatrical formats with robotics can spark genuine engagement in young learners. His work on robotic companionship further reflects his interest in designing socially acceptable robots that resonate with users on both aesthetic and functional levels. Collectively, his papers have accumulated over 150 citations, establishing him as a meaningful voice in informal STEAM education and child-robot interaction research.
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- 2Robot Theater with Children for STEAM Education19 citations · 2017
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- 4Informal STEAM Education Case Study16 citations · 2019
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- 6Both “look and feel” matter: Essential factors for robotic companionship12 citations · 2017
- 7Promoting STEAM Education with Child-Robot Musical Theater11 citations · 2019
- 8Child-Robot Theater6 citations · 2017
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