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Julie HENRY is a Researcher at the University of Namur, affiliated with multiple research entities including the Namur Digital Institute (NADI), the UNamur Institute for Research in Didactics and Education (IRDENa), and the Research Center on Information Systems Engineering (PReCISE). Her work focuses on the intersection of computer science education, didactics, and digital literacy.
Dr. HENRY holds a Doctor of Computer Science with a focus on didactics (2022) from the University of Namur, along with a diverse educational background that includes a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, AESS in Sciences, and specialized training in teacher education and ICT. Her expertise spans STEM/STEAM education, computer science teaching methodologies, didactics of information and communication technologies, teacher training, and gender perspectives in education.
Her research output demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications of computer science education, with particular attention to addressing misconceptions in programming, developing tangible learning systems like the micro:bit, and creating accessible approaches to complex topics like artificial intelligence and smart cities. Her work often employs qualitative analysis and grounded theory approaches to understand educational challenges and develop effective interventions.
Dr. HENRY leads multiple significant research projects including Ambassadrices ISALA (focusing on equitable academic pathways), ESC-IAA (Euro Space Center Artificial Intelligence Academy), and the FSE+ A000635 project on digital training for teachers. She has produced 66 research outputs and participated in 83 academic activities, demonstrating substantial engagement with the educational research community.
Her media presence includes interviews on digital education topics such as 'Digital in the classroom' (2017), Digital Week 2023, and appearances on Tendance Première and New Technologies programs, highlighting her role as a public expert on educational technology matters.
