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Mariia Umryk is an educational researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of digital transformation, STEM education, and teacher preparation. Her scholarship has made meaningful contributions to understanding how emerging technologies — particularly robotics and digital tools — can be integrated into educational systems to better prepare both students and future educators for a rapidly evolving world. Umryk's most influential work includes her 2018 study on educational robotics as a prospective trend in STEM education, which has garnered 27 citations and highlights robotics as a universally adaptable learning tool spanning all age groups, from young children to university scholars. Her widely cited 2021 research on the digitalization of the educational process — accumulating nearly 50 citations across related publications — directly addresses Ukraine's national policy priorities around digital education reform, emphasizing the critical role universities must play in shaping digitally competent pre-service teachers. Her more recent 2024 work on preparing the modern generation for careers in robotics signals a continued commitment to bridging educational practice with workforce demands. Umryk's body of research positions her as a thoughtful advocate for modernizing educational systems in Ukraine and beyond, ensuring that both teachers and learners are equipped for an increasingly technology-driven future.