Marlen Quintero
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Marlen Quintero is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of educational technology and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on leveraging social robots to enhance early childhood STEM education. Her most cited work, "Can Social Robots Effectively Elicit Curiosity in STEM Topics from K-1 Students During Oral Assessments?" (2022), introduces a groundbreaking pilot study that deploys social robots in kindergarten and first-grade classrooms. This research critically examines how effectively these robots can administer educational activities and assessments, while also exploring whether such interactions spark genuine curiosity in young learners. Although early in her career, Quintero’s work has already garnered attention for its innovative approach to addressing engagement challenges in early education. By demonstrating that social robots can serve as non-judgmental, patient facilitators during oral assessments, she provides a scalable tool for fostering STEM interest in formative years. Her contributions are particularly notable for bridging developmental psychology and robotics, offering practical insights for designing inclusive, technology-driven learning environments. Quintero’s research holds promise for reshaping how educators integrate interactive agents into classrooms, making her a rising voice in the field of child-robot interaction.
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