Minji Jeon

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Dr. Minji Jeon is a leading researcher at the intersection of early childhood education and emerging technologies, with a primary focus on computational thinking (CT) and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy for young learners. Her work is distinguished by its innovative use of embodied learning—where physical movement and gesture are used to make abstract concepts tangible. In her highly cited 2022 study (36 citations), she demonstrated how first- and second-grade students can grasp core CT concepts through physical activities that simulate robot programming, effectively bridging the gap between concrete action and abstract logic. Dr. Jeon is also a pioneer in AI education for elementary students; her 2021 study (21 citations) was among the first to investigate how young children conceptualize AI, providing crucial insights for curriculum designers as nations like China integrate AI into mandatory schooling. By grounding high-level technological ideas in developmentally appropriate, kinesthetic experiences, Dr. Jeon is shaping how we teach the foundational skills of the 21st century, ensuring that even the youngest learners can build meaningful mental models of computation and intelligence.