Jennifer Cross

Roboticist. Educator. Designer.

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ORBIT: Co-Design of Computing Experiences with Special Education Teachers

ORBIT: Co-Design of Computing Experiences with Special Education Teachers

Leading a participatory design approach to create accessible computing technologies that integrate executive functioning support with computational thinking activities for autistic middle school students.

Computing & Coding Interface & Interaction Design Education
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The Smart Playground: Computational Thinking through Robotics in Early Childhood

The Smart Playground: Computational Thinking through Robotics in Early Childhood

Creating playground equipment that can be programmed by kindergarten children, integrating computational thinking into physical play environments.

Prototyping Robotics Interface & Interaction Design
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Smart Motors: Integrating AI in Upper Elementary Education

Smart Motors: Integrating AI in Upper Elementary Education

Exploring approaches to teaching machine learning concepts through robotics with elementary teachers and students.

Computing & Coding Robotics Interface & Interaction Design
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Recent Projects

Robots in Science

Robots in Science

Investigating how middle school science teachers design and implement integrated robotics units to enhance student learning in physical science while developing computational thinking practices.

Education Robotics Data Analysis
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Additional Projects

Arts & Bots Graduate Project

Arts & Bots

An inclusive educational robotics program that integrates creative technology into non-technical middle school classes to identify and cultivate diverse STEM talent.

Computing & Coding Robotics Education
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Micrometeor Radio Classification & Radar Simulation Undergraduate Project

Micrometeor Radio Classification & Radar Simulation

Developed data analysis techniques for identifying micrometeors using radar telescopes, supporting controversial fragmentation phenomena through MATLAB simulations.

Data Analysis MATLAB Signal Processing
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SAE Baja - Phoenix Racing Undergraduate Project

SAE Baja - Phoenix Racing

Led a 30-member team in designing and fabricating a small off-road vehicle for national competition, developing leadership and project management skills.

Mechanical Design Project Management Team Leadership
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