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Jessica Dehler Zufferey is a leading researcher at the intersection of computer science education, educational robotics, and equity in primary schooling. Her work centers on designing and validating scalable integration models that bring computational thinking and robotics into formal K-4 curricula, moving beyond extracurricular initiatives to systemic change. Her most influential paper (61 citations) presents a large-scale teacher-training program in Switzerland’s Canton Vaud, demonstrating how nearly 350 primary teachers can effectively embed CS and robotics into classrooms. She further explores the symbiotic relationship between educational robotics and formal CS education (33 citations), arguing for their mutual reinforcement to boost student engagement. Critically, Dehler Zufferey addresses equity head-on: her 2023 study (21 citations) examines how early CS curricular reforms impact learning outcomes, student perceptions, and gender gaps, revealing that structured, inclusive interventions can narrow disparities from the start. Her work has shaped national policy discussions in Switzerland and provides a research-backed blueprint for countries worldwide seeking to broaden participation in computing. For educators and researchers alike, Dehler Zufferey offers evidence that early, equitable CS education is not just possible—it is essential.