Anja Gärtig-Daugs

Dr. Anja Gärtig-Daugs is a Researcher at the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg, affiliated with the Faculty of Business Information Systems and Applied Computer Science. She serves as Scientific Director of the Competence Center for Digital Teaching and Learning (DigiZ) and is an associated member of the research group 'Elementary Computer Science Education' (FELI). Her career spans roles in epidemiology, health economics, and digital education, with a focus on teacher training and early childhood computer science education.

Education:

• Diploma in Health Economics (focus: public health, information systems), University of Bayreuth (2003)
• Doctorate in Political Science, University of Bayreuth (2014)

Her research interests center on empirical studies in computer science education for elementary schools, digital teaching and learning methodologies, and digital health innovations. She has contributed to projects like 'Elementar-LLab' and 'DaLiK' (Data Literacy), emphasizing hands-on, inclusive, and pedagogy-driven approaches to technology.

Recent publications highlight her work in integrating haptic play with digital exercises for foundational computer science, teacher training for digital transformation, and gender-specific career dynamics in STEM. Awards include recognition from the German Society for Medical Informatics (2003) and a Cusanuswerk scholarship (2001–2003).

Advising & Collaborations:

• Supervision of primary school didactic theses
• Consultancy for university programs (e.g., IUBH's Health Economics curriculum)
• Active reviewer for journals like Children and Youth Services Research and Journal of Educational Sciences

Labs & Teams:

• Co-founder of Elementar-LLab, a digital learning lab for elementary education
• Collaboration with the research group 'Elementary Computer Science Education' (FELI)
• Contributions to the SMEs AI Center and DigiZ innovation initiatives