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Imke de Jong serves as a Junior Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science within the Human-Centered Computing group of the Department of Information and Computing Sciences. She functions as both a teacher and program coordinator for the Information Science program while continuing her academic research.
Her educational background isn't explicitly detailed in the provided materials, but her research trajectory shows progression from PhD work to faculty position at Utrecht University.
De Jong's primary research interests center on Computational Thinking education in higher education contexts, with particular focus on assessment methodologies, self-efficacy measurement, and tailored instructional approaches. Her work spans both theoretical frameworks and practical classroom applications, examining how students develop and apply computational thinking skills across different educational settings. More recently, her research has expanded to include the impact of generative AI tools on programming education and competency modeling for information governance in public administration.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contribution to computing education research, with publications in prominent venues like the Koli Calling International Conference on Computing Education Research. Her work shows evolution from foundational research on Computational Thinking interventions to contemporary explorations of AI in education.
While no specific awards are mentioned in the provided materials, her publications have garnered significant attention in the field, with several papers accumulating dozens of citations and reader captures according to the Plum Print metrics.
As program coordinator for the Information Science program, De Jong plays an important role in curriculum development and educational leadership within her department. Her research directly informs her teaching practice, creating a synergy between her scholarly work and educational responsibilities.
