Qijie Cai
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About
Qijie Cai is an emerging educational technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics education, computational thinking, and STEM equity. Cai's scholarship centers on designing and implementing robotics programs that engage underrepresented students — particularly at the elementary level — in meaningful STEM learning experiences. Their most-cited work, "Developing a Robotics Program to Support Students' Computational Thinking" (2023, 6 citations), demonstrates a commitment to design-based research as a methodology for building effective, equity-oriented educational interventions. Cai has also made notable contributions to the often-overlooked ethical dimensions of educational research, with a 2024 design case examining how to navigate challenges such as uneven participant engagement within robotics programs serving marginalized communities. More recently, Cai's research has turned toward STEM identity development, investigating how reflective practice integrated with robotics can foster long-term STEM engagement among underrepresented elementary students. Collectively, this body of work reflects a consistent and purposeful mission: to expand access and belonging in STEM fields for students who have historically been excluded, while rigorously documenting both the successes and ethical complexities of doing so.
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