Olga Shatunova

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About

Olga Shatunova is an educational researcher whose work sits at the intersection of STEAM education, teacher preparation, and the development of technical talent in young learners. Her scholarship focuses on equipping future educators with the competencies necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world, while simultaneously creating pathways for identifying and nurturing technically gifted children and youth. Her most significant contribution to the field is her 2020 study on the formation of design and research competencies in future teachers within STEAM education frameworks. This work, which has garnered an impressive 123 citations, addresses the growing societal demand for professionals in high-technology fields — from programmers and IT specialists to biotechnologists — and examines how teacher education must evolve to meet these needs. The study's wide uptake reflects its relevance to educators and policymakers navigating digital transformation in schools worldwide. Earlier in her career, Shatunova developed a systemic model for detecting, developing, and supporting technical talent in children and youth within university settings, applying a criterion-based approach to understanding giftedness. Together, her publications reveal a sustained commitment to bridging innovative pedagogy with real-world technological demands, making her a meaningful voice in contemporary STEAM and gifted education research.