Research that grounds our work
Kids Engine is built on a decade of peer-reviewed research by our Founder & Executive Director, Dr. Rojin Vishkaie, and collaborators on how children learn, create, and connect with technology.
Why this research matters
Kids Engine is built on the idea that children learn deeply when they can make, test, build, play, iterate, and connect ideas to real tools.
This research foundation helps Kids Engine design hands-on STEAM experiences that support curiosity, confidence, creativity, problem solving, and local capacity.
- Paper 01
Imagining Inclusive Digital Maker Futures with the BBC micro:bit
T. Ball, J. Finney, S. Hodges, E. Rubegni, L. Underwood, J. Everson, R. B. Shapiro, C. Tofel-Grehl, R. Vishkaie
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Understanding mixed reality interactions in a children's museum exhibition
R. Vishkaie, T. Seyed, C. T. Emmons, D. vom Lehn
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Take Me to Greece: Exploring intergenerational interactivity in a mixed reality children's museum exhibition
R. Vishkaie, T. Seyed, C. T. Emmons, D. vom Lehn
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Interaction design inspirations from children's drawings in a mixed-reality museum exhibition
R. Vishkaie
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Companion toys for children: using drawings to probe happiness
R. Vishkaie
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Designing the Catbus: interactive support for early childhood emotional well-being in education
R. S. Vishkaie
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VizEmo: Child communication technology for learning ambience
R. Vishkaie
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HeartBit: Probing children's cognitive skills using digital technology
R. Vishkaie
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Hey emotion companion, can you be my friend?
R. Vishkaie
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The role of wearable technology in children's creativity
R. Vishkaie
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Perceptions of digital tools and creativity in the classroom
R. Vishkaie, K. Shively, C. W. Powell
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Can wearable technology improve children's creativity?
R. Vishkaie
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Bubble Play: An interactive learning medium for young children
R. S. Vishkaie, R. M. Levy
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Want to collaborate on research?
We partner with universities, museums, and educators studying children, creativity, and learning technology. Reach out to explore co-authored studies, pilot evaluations, or field research with Kids Engine programs.