Corey Brady

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Corey Brady’s research sits at the intersection of computational thinking, computer science education, and human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on making advanced computing concepts accessible to novices. His major contributions center on breaking down the barriers that confine learners within traditional block-based programming environments. In his highly cited 2021 work, *Removing the Walls Around Visual Educational Programming Environments*, Brady demonstrated how to extend block-based systems to connect with external files and services, fundamentally expanding what novices can build and interact with. This theme continues in his 2022 paper on *Block-based abstractions and expansive services*, where he introduced frameworks that allow beginners to leverage sophisticated computing resources without leaving their visual programming interface. Brady has also pioneered *Browser-based simulation for novice-friendly classroom robotics* (2023), creating cost-effective, accessible alternatives to physical robots that still deliver authentic computational thinking experiences. With each of these works garnering nearly 10 citations in a short time, Brady’s influence is growing rapidly among educational technology researchers. His work is notable for its practical, classroom-ready designs that lower barriers to entry while preserving the depth and authenticity of computing experiences—a rare and valuable combination in CS education.