Anna Keune

Prof. Anna Keune is a Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Design Technologies at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology. Her research focuses on the intersection of learning sciences and design studies, particularly examining how design technologies and materials influence STEM learning, with an emphasis on gender equity and posthumanist methodologies. She holds a PhD in Learning Sciences from Indiana University (2020) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California, Irvine and Ruhr University Bochum.

Keune's work explores the materiality of learning through crafts like weaving and sewing, linking these practices to computational thinking and mathematical reasoning. She advocates for inclusive educational technologies that support diverse learners, leveraging participatory design approaches. Key theoretical frameworks in her research include constructivism and posthumanism.

• Education: PhD in Learning Sciences (Indiana University, 2020), MSc in New Media Arts and Design (Aalto University)
• Awards: Indiana University Distinguished PhD Dissertation Award (2020), ASEE PCEE Best Paper Award (2021)

Her recent publications emphasize posthumanist methodologies, AI ethics in education, and the role of fiber crafts in fostering STEM engagement. She co-leads projects like the #quiltsforpulse initiative, which uses craftivism for socio-political activism, and explores material-based learning in makerspaces to enhance equity and accessibility.