Jacquelynne S. Eccles
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About
Jacquelynne S. Eccles is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of developmental psychology, educational equity, and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on understanding and improving the lives of medically homebound children—a growing population often overlooked by educational systems. Eccles’ major contributions center on documenting the profound social, emotional, and academic consequences of prolonged isolation for children with chronic illness, and on evaluating how tele-operated social robots can serve as transformative tools for reconnection. Her highly cited 2020 paper (26 citations) provides a theoretical framework for assessing children’s sense of presence when interacting through robotic avatars, while her 2018 study on telepresence robots (3 citations) demonstrates measurable improvements in social connectedness for pediatric patients. Eccles has also critically exposed systemic inequities in educational services for homebound students, as shown in her 2017 work (5 citations). Her recent 2025 research explores the evolving roles and challenges of teachers in robot-mediated learning environments. Through rigorous, human-centered studies, Eccles is shaping how technology can bridge gaps in access, belonging, and development for society’s most vulnerable learners.
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