We report a new learning approach in science and technology through the Qui-Bot H2O
project: a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary project developed with the main objective of
inclusively increasing interest in computer science engineering among children and young people,
breaking stereotypes and invisible social and gender ...»»»»
We report a new learning approach in science and technology through the Qui-Bot H2O
project: a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary project developed with the main objective of
inclusively increasing interest in computer science engineering among children and young people,
breaking stereotypes and invisible social and gender barriers. The project highlights the social aspect
of robotics applied to chemistry, at early ages. We successfully tested the project activities on girls
between 3 to 13 years old. After taking part in the project, the users rated their interest in science
and technology to be higher than before. Data collected during experiences included background
information on students, measurements of the project’s impact and students’ interest in it, and an
evaluation of student satisfaction of this STEM activity. The Qui-Bot H2O project is supported by
the actions of territorial public administrations towards gender equality and the contributions of
humanistic and technological universities and entities which specialize in education and business.^^^^
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Tarrés-Puertas, M. I., Merino, J., Vives-Pons, J., Rossell, J. M., Pedreira Álvarez, M., Lemkow-Tovias, G., Dorado, A. D. (2022). Sparking the interest of girls in computer science via chemical experimentation and robotics: The qui-bot H2O case study. Sensors, 22(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/s22103719