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Professor Igor Verner

Professor Emeritus
איגור ורנר

Igor M. Verner is Professor and Head of the Technion Center for Robotics and Digital Technology Education at the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology, and is also affiliated with the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management. He received the M.S. degree in mathematics, the Ph.D. in computer-aided design systems in manufacturing. His research is on learning in robotic and digital technology environments with emphasis on spatial training, learning with learning and communicating robots, learning-by-modeling, didactics of robot competitions, student engagement, cross-age mentoring, education 4.0, reverse engineering and making. Dr. Verner actively participates in the outreach program Beaver Works Summer Institute and in the student exchange program MISTI of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is Visiting Scholar of the Teachers College Columbia University and Visiting Faculty of the Woodrow Wilson Academy of Teaching and Learning

M.Sc., Department of Mathematics and Mechanics, Ural State University, Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk), Russia.

Ph.D., Computer Aided Design Systems in Manufacturing, Department of Computer Methods and Mathematical Physics, Ural State Technical University, Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk), Russia.

Docent Certificate in Higher Mathematics, Department of Higher Mathematics, Ural State Academy of Mining and Geology, Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk), Russia.

Teaching Certificate in Technology, Department of Education in Technology and Science,Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.

Selected publications

Papers in Professional Journals

  1. S. Waks, and I. Verner (1993): Positioning issues in the study of robotic manipulations, International Journal of Engineering Education, 9(3), 223-230.
  2. S. Waks, and I. Verner (1997): Spatial vision development through manipulating robot movements, European Journal of Engineering Education, 22(1), 35-43.
  3. I. Verner, S. Waks, and E. Kolberg (1997): Upgrading technology towards the status of high school matriculation subject: A case study, Journal of Technology Education, 9(1), 64-75.
  4. I. Verner, S. Waks, and E. Kolberg* (1999): Educational robotics: An insight into systems engineering, European Journal of Engineering Education, 24(2), 201-212.
  5. I. Verner, and S. Waks (2000): Educational features of robot contests: The RoboCup’98 survey, Advanced Robotics, 14(1), 65-74.
  6. I. Verner, and N. Betzer (2001): Machine control – A design and technology discipline in Israel’s senior high schools, International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 11(3), 263-272.
  7. I. Verner, and S. Maor (2001): Integrating design problems in mathematics curriculum: An architecture college case study, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 32(6), 817-828.
  8. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2002): Fire-Fighting Robot Contest: Interdisciplinary design curriculum in college and high school, ASEE Journal of Engineering Education, 91(3), 355-359.
  9. I. Verner, and E. Hershko (2003): School graduation project in robot design: A case study of team learning experiences and outcomes, Journal of Technology Education, 14(2), 40-55.
  10. I. Verner, and S. Maor (2003): The effect of integrating design problems on learning mathematics in an architecture college, Nexus Network Journal. Architecture and Mathematics, 5(2), 103-115, http://www.nexusjournal.com/Didactics-VerMao.html .
  11. I. Verner (2004): Learning physical fields through practice with robot sensors in a high school electronics course, International Journal of Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, 10(1), 1-10.
  12. D. Pack, R. Avanzato, D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2004): Fire-fighting mobile robotics and interdisciplinary design – comparative perspectives, IEEE Transaction on Education, 47(3), 369-376.
  13. I. Verner (2004): Robot manipulations: A synergy of visualization, computation and action for spatial instruction, International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 9(2), 213-234.
  14. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2004): Conceptualizing educational approaches in introductory robotics, International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 41(3), 183-201.
  15. I. Verner, and S. Maor (2005): Mathematical aspects of educating architecture designers: A college study, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 36(6), 655-671.
  16. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2005): Robot contest as a laboratory for experiential engineering education, ACM’s Journal on Educational Resources in Computing (JERIC). Special Issue on Robotics in Undergraduate Education, Part 1, 4(2), 2-28.
  17. I. Verner, and S. Maor (2006): Mathematical mode of thought in architectural design education: A case study, Nexus Network Journal. Architecture and Mathematics, 8(1), 93-106.
  18. I. Verner, and E. Korchnoy (2006): Experiential learning through designing robots and motion behaviors: A multi-tiered approach, International Journal of Engineering Education. Special Issue on Trends in Robotics Education, 22(4), 758-765.
  19. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2007): Robot projects and competitions as education design experiments, Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, Special Issue “Global Look at Robotics Education”, 13(1), 57-68.
  20. S. Maor, and I. Verner (2007): Mathematical aspects in architectural design course: The concept, design assignments, and follow-up, Nexus Network Journal. Architecture and Mathematics, 9(2), 363-375.
  21. I. Verner, A. Aroshas, and A. Berman (2008): An experiment on integrating application-based tutorials in the multivariable calculus course, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 39(4), 427-442.
  22. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2009): Building self-efficacy in robotics education, Computers in Education Journal, 18(1), 18-27.
  23. E. Korchnoy, and I. Verner (2008): Characteristics of learning computer-controlled mechanisms by teachers and students in a common laboratory environment, International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 20(2), 217-237.
  24. K. Massarwe, I.Verner, and D. Bshouty (2010): An ethnomathematics exercise in analyzing and constructing ornaments in a geometry class, Journal of Mathematics and Culture, 5(1), 1-20.
  25. I. Verner, and L. Revzin (2010): Automation of manual operations in a high school chemistry laboratory: Development and implementation, Chemical Educator, 15, 141–145.
  26. K. Massarwe, I.Verner, and D. Bshouty (2010): Pathways of creativity: Joyful learning of geometry through analysis and construction of ornaments, Mediterranean Journal for research in Mathematics Education. Special Issue on Intercultural Aspects of Creativity: Challenges and Barriers, 9(2), 93-105.
  27. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2011): Studying sensors in the introductory robotics course, Computers in Education Journal, Special Issue on Novel Approaches in Robotics Education, 1(4), 46-53.
  28. I. Verner and L. Revzin (2011): Characteristics and educational advantages of laboratory automation in high school chemistry. Special Focus Paper. International Journal of Online Engineering, 7(S1), 44-49.
  29. K. Massarwe, I.Verner, and D. Bshouty (2012): Ethnomathematics and multi-cultural education: Analysis and construction of geometric ornaments, Journal of Mathematics and Culture, 6(1), 344-360.
  30. I. Verner, A. Polishuk, Y. Klein, D. Cuperman, R. Mir, and I. Wertheim (2012): Robotics education through a learning excellence program in a science museum, International Journal of Engineering Education, 28(3), 523–533.
  31. A. Polishuk, I. Verner, Y. Klein, E. Inbar, R. Mir, and I. Wertheim (2012): “The challenge of robotics education in science museums”, International Journal of Robots, Education and Art, 2(1), 30-37.
  32. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2013): Socially responsible engineering education through assistive robotics projects: The RoboWaiter Competition, International Journal of Social Robotics, 5(1), 127-138.
  33. D. Cuperman, and I. Verner (2013): Learning through creating robotic models of biological systems, International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 23(4), 849-866.
  34. I. Verner, K. Massarwe, and D. Bshouty (2013): Constructs of engagement emerging in an ethnomathematically-based teacher education course, Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 32(3), 494– 507.
  35. I. Verner, and S. Gamer (2015): Robotics laboratory classes for spatial training of industrial engineering and vocational school students, International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(5), 1376-1388.
  36. I. Verner, A. Polishuk, and N. Krayner (2016): A science lesson with RoboThespian: Instructional design and learning outcomes, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, Special Issue on Educational Robotics, 23(2), 74-80.
  37. I. Verner, D. Cuperman, and M. Reitman (2017): Robot online learning to lift weights: A way to expose students to robotics and intelligent technologies, International Journal of Online Engineering, 13(8), 174-182.
  38. D. Cuperman, and I. Verner (2019): Fostering Analogical Reasoning through Creating Robotic Models of Biological Systems, Journal of Science Education and Technology, 28(2), 90-103.
  39. I. Verner, K. Massarwe, and D. Bshouty: Development of competencies for teaching geometry through an ethnomathematically-based course, Journal of Mathematical Behavior (accepted subject to major revision).

Chapters in books  

  1. Verner, and S. Waks (1997): Solving puzzles by means of a robot – Didactic goals, implementation and evaluation. In: B. du Boulay and R.Mizoguchi (Eds.), Artificial Intelligence in Education, Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Vol. 39, IOS Press, Netherlands, 668-670.
  2. I. Verner (1998): The value of project-based education in robotics. In H. Kitano (Ed.), RoboCup-97: Robot Soccer World Cup I, LNCS, 1395, Springer, 231-241.
  3. I. Verner (1999): The survey of RoboCup ’98: Who, how and why. In: M. Asada and H. Kitano (Eds.), RoboCup-98: Robot Soccer World Cup II, LNCS, 1604, Springer Verlag, Berlin, 109-119.
  4. I. Verner (1999): RoboCup: A challenging environment for engineering education. RoboCup-98: Robot Soccer World Cup II, LNCS, Vol. 1604, Springer Verlag, Berlin, 205-212.
  5. I. Verner, I. Ushin, and E. Korchnoy (2002): Learning physical fields through operating robot movements: A Case Study. Robotics, Manufacturing, Automation and Control (M. Jamshidi et al., eds.), Vol. 14, Albuquerque, NM: TSI Press, 383-388.
  6. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2003): Robot contests framework for international cooperation in engineering education. Innovations 2003: World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research. (W. Aung, et al., eds.), Chapter 24, 237-245, Begell House.
  7. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2004): Robot contests: Promoting experiential engineering education. Accessible Hands-on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Education. Papers from the 2004 AAAI Spring Symposium (L. Greenwald et al., eds.), AAAI Press, 141-145.
  8. I. Verner, and E. Korchnoy (2004): Experiential learning through designing robots and generating motion behaviors. Robotics – Trends, Principles and Applications. (M. Jamshidi et al., eds.) Vol. 15, Albuquerque, NM: TSI Press, 21-26.
  9. S. Aroshas, I. Verner, and A. Berman (2007): Integration of applications in the Technion calculus course. Mathematical Modelling (ICTMA 12): Education, Engineering and Economics, Section 7.4, Horwood Publishing (C. Haines et al., eds.), 433-442.
  10. I. Verner, and S. Maor (2007): Mathematics in architecture education: From context problems to design tasks. Mathematical Modelling: Education, Engineering and Economics, Section 7.1, Horwood Publishing (C. Haines et al., eds.), 406-414.
  11. I. Verner, D. Ahlgren, and D. Miller (2007) Robotics Olympiads: A new means to facilitate conceptualization of knowledge acquired in robot projects. 2007 AAAI Spring Symposium Robots and Robot Venues: Resources for AI Education, AAAI Press, 171-176.
  12. I. Verner, and D. Cuperman (2009) Learning from analogies between robotic world and natural phenomena. Progress in Robotics. CCIS, 44, Chapter 31, Springer, 262-270.
  13. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2009) Fostering development of students’ collective and self-efficacy in robotics projects. Progress in Robotics. CCIS, 44, Chapter 28, Springer, 240-247.
  14. A. Polishuk, I. Verner, and R. Mir (2009) From an idea to a working robot prototype: Distributing knowledge of robotics through science museum workshops. Progress in Robotics. CCIS, 44, Chapter 29, Springer, 248-254.
  15. H. Taub, and I. Verner (2009) Teaching electronics through constructing sensors and operating robots. Progress in Robotics. CCIS, 44, Chapter 30, Springer, 255-261.
  16. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2010) RoboWaiter Competition: Linking robotics education to social responsibility. Trends in Intelligent Robotics. CCIS, 103, Springer, 274-281.
  17. K. Massarwe, I.Verner, and D. Bshouty (2011): Fostering creativity through geometrical and cultural inquiry into ornaments. In: B. Sriraman and K.H. Lee (Eds.) The Elements of Creativity and Giftedness in Mathematics. Sense Publishers, Chapter 14, 217-241.
  18. I. Verner, S. Gamer, and A. Shtub (2013): Fostering students’ spatial skills through practice in operating and programming robotic cells. In J.-H. Kim et al. (Eds.) Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 208, 745-752.
  19. I. Verner, D. Cuperman, A. Cuperman, D. Ahlgren, S. Petkovsek, and V. Burca (2013) Humanoids at the assistive robot competition RoboWaiter 2012. In J.-H. Kim et al. (Eds.) Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 208, 763-774.
  20. T. Hashimoto, I. Verner, and H. Kobayashi (2013): Human-like robot as teacher’s representative in a science lesson: An elementary school experiment. In J.-H. Kim et al. (Eds.) Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 208, 775-786.
  21. I. Verner (2013): Characteristics of student engagement in robotics. In: K. Omar et al. (Eds.): FIRA 2013, CCIS 376, Springer, Heidelberg, 181–194.
  22. D. Cuperman, and I. Verner (2015): Fostering analogical reasoning and design skills through creating bio-inspired robotic models. 25th CIRP Design Conference, Procedia CIRP, 36, 285 – 290.
  23. I. Verner, A. Merksamer (2015): Digital design and 3D printing in technology teacher education. 25th CIRP Design Conference, Procedia CIRP, 36, 182-186.
  24. I. Verner, D. Cuperman, A. Krishnamachar, and S. Green (2017): Learning with learning robots: A weightlifting project. Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications – 4. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 447, Chapter 26, Springer, 319-327.
  25. I. Verner, and L. Revzin (2017): Robotics in school chemistry laboratories. Robotics in Education. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 457, Springer, 127-136.
  26. A. Polishuk, and I. Verner (2017): Student-robot interactions in museum workshops: Learning activities and outcomes. Robotics in Education. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 457, Springer, 233-244.
  27. I. Verner, and M. Greenholts (2017): Teacher education to analyze and design systems through reverse engineering. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 560, Springer, 122-131.
  28. A. Polishuk, and I. Verner (2017): An elementary science class with a robot teacher. Robotics in Education. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 630, Springer, 263-273.
  29. I. Verner, and S. Gamer (2017): Spatial learning of novice engineering students through practice of interaction with robot-manipulators. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 22, 359-366.
  30. I. Verner, D. Cuperman, A. Fang, M. Reitman, T. Romm, G. Balikin (2017): Robot online learning through digital twin experiments: A weightlifting project. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 22, Springer, 307-314.
  31. I. Verner, M. Reitman, D. Cuperman, T. Yan, E. Finkelstein, T. Romm (2018): Exposing robot learning to students in augmented reality experience. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 47, Springer, 610-619.
  32. I. Verner, S. Gamer, andA. Polishuk (2018): Development of spatial awareness and operation skills in a remote robot laboratory. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, 389-393.
  33. I. Verner, D. Cuperman, T. Romm, M. Reitman, S.-K. Chong, Z. Gong: Inteligent robotics in high school: An educational paradigm for the Industry 4.0 era. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Springer, 1649-1657 (in press).
  34. I. Verner, D. Cuperman, S. Gamer, A. Polishuk: Digital twin of the robot Baxter for learning practice in spatial manipulation tasks. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Springer (accepted).

Refereed papers in conference proceedings

International Conferences

  1. M. Eliahu, and I. Verner (1992): The integration of educational robot with Soma-Cube puzzle for spatial comprehension training. Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, 878-882, Osaka, Japan.
  2. I. Verner, S. Waks, and E. Kolberg (1997): High school sci-tech project – An insight into engineering, Frontiers in Education Conference FIE 97, Vol. 2, 949-954, Pittsburgh, PA.
  3. I. Verner, S. Waks, and E.Kolberg (1999): High school robotics & systems course: Approach, implementation and evaluation, World Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education AIED ’99, Educational Robotics Workshop, 37-44, Le Mans, France.
  4. I. Verner (1999): RoboCup: Educational features and current trends, International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence IJCAI ’99, The Third International Workshop on RoboCup, 234-238, Stockholm, Sweden.
  5. I. Verner, and N. Betzer (2000): Machine control – A design and technology discipline in Israeli high schools, Design and Technology International Millennium Conference, 223-227, London, Great Britain.
  6. I. Verner, D. Ahlgren, and J. Mendelssohn (2000): Fire-fighting robot competitions and learning outcomes: A quantitative assessment, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference on Engineering Education beyond the Millennium, CD, St. Louis, Missouri.
  7. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2001): Integration of a fire-fighting robot contest in multi-level engineering education, ASEE Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  8. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2001): Fire-fighting robot international competitions: Education through interdisciplinary design, International Conference on Engineering Education, Oslo, Norway.
  9. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2002): An analysis of team learning experiences and educational outcomes in robotics. ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada.
  10. I. Verner, and E. Hershko (2002): School graduation project in robot design: A case study of team learning experiences and outcomes. DATA International Research Conference (E. Norman, ed.), GSG Press: Coventry, Great Britain, 183-188.
  11. I. Verner, and E. Rosen (2002): Explorations in designing mechanisms and programming spatial movements using Rascal. International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE), Manchester, Great Britain.
  12. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2002): An international view of robotics as an educational medium. ICEE, Manchester, Great Britain.
  13. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2003): Learning through explorations in robot sensing and navigation. ICEE, Valencia, Spain.
  14. S. Aroshas, I. Verner, and A. Berman (2003): Calculus for engineers: An applications approach. ICEE, Valencia, Spain.
  15. I. Verner (2003): Robot manipulations and development of spatial imagery. ICEE, Valencia, Spain.
  16. I. Verner, and S. Maor (2004): Design problems in an architecture college mathematics course. The International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) Study 14 Conference: Applications and Modelling in Mathematics Education, Dortmund, Germany, 297-302.
  17. D. Ahlgren, D. Pack, S. Richards, and I. Verner (2004): Effective practices in robotics education. ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  18. S. Aroshas, I. Verner, and A. Berman (2005): Calculus for engineers: An applications motivated approach. The Fourth Mediterranean Conference on Mathematics Education, 591-597, Palermo, Italy.
  19. I. Verner, and E. Korchnoy (2005): Experiential learning and teacher training through designing robots and motion behaviors. ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon.
  20.   D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2005): Robot projects as education design experiments. ICEE, Vol. 2, 524-529.
  21.  I. Verner, D. Ahlgren, and D. Miller (2006): Robotics Olympiads: A new means to integrate theory and practice in robotics. ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
  1. S. Aroshas, I. Verner, and A. Berman (2006): Integrating applications in the Technion calculus course: A supplementary instruction experience. ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 2006,
  2. I. Verner, and S. Maor (2006): Two mathematics courses for architecture college students: From context problems to design tasks. ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
  3. R. Hobbs, N. Perova, I. Verner, and C. Rogers (2006): Teaching basic cardio-vascular mechanics with Lego models: A case study. ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
  4. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2006): Education design experiments in robotics. World Automation Congress, Budapest, Hungary.
  5. A. Berman, I. Verner, and S. Aroshas (2007) The teaching calculus with applications experiment succeeded – Why and what else? Fifth Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education, Larnaca, Cyprus.
  6.   D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2007): Building self-efficacy in robotics education. ASEE Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  1. I. Verner, and L. Revzin (2008): Towards automation of manual operations in a high school chemistry laboratory. 9th Biennial ASME Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, Haifa, Israel.
  2. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2008): Robot competitions: Curricula, projects, and educational research. 9th Biennial ASME Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, Haifa, Israel.
  3. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2008): Educational studies to support reflective development of robot contest programs. 7th ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Cape Town, South Africa.
  4. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2009): Mastery projects in the undergraduate robot study team: A case study. ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
  5. I. Verner, and L. Revzin (2010): Involving high school students in constructing and using devices for automation of chemistry laboratory, ASEE Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
  6. D. Ahlgren, and I. Verner (2010): Assistive robotics competition RoboWaiter: A new approach to socially responsible education, ASEE Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
  7. I. Verner, and D. Cuperman (2010): Learning by inquiry into natural phenomena and construction of their robotic representations, Proceedings of the International Technology Education Research Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, Vol. 1, 171-177.
  8. I. Verner, L. Revzin, and N. Barnea (2011): Characteristics and educational advantages of laboratory automation in high school chemistry. Proceedings of the IEEE EDUCON 2011, Amman, Jordan.
  9. I. Verner, A. Polishuk, Y. Klein, D. Cuperman, I. Wertheim, and R. Mir (2011): Focusing a robotics education program on scientific and humane challenges: A museum case study. Proceedings of the IEEE EDUCON 2011, Amman, Jordan.
  10. A. Polishuk, and I. Verner (2012): Interaction with animated robots in science museum programs: How children learn? The ACM Human Robot Interaction (HRI) Conference, Boston, MA.
  11. I. Verner, and D. Ahlgren (2012): An assistive robot contest: Designs and interactions. HRI, Boston, MA.
  12. I. Verner, K. Massarwe, and D. Bshouty (2012): Fostering creativity in mathematics teaching through inquiry into geometry of cultural artifacts. Proceedings of the International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME 12).
  13. T. Hashimoto, H. Kobayashi, A. Polishuk, and I. Verner (2013): Elementary science lesson delivered by robot. HRI, Tokyo, Japan.
  14. I. Verner, H.-K. Cho, and A. Polishuk (2013): How children grasp the concept of system through constructing robots and exploring behaviors. Proceedings of the 22nd IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), Gyeongju, Korea, 627-631.
  15. I. Verner, and D. Cuperman (2014): Learning interactions with and about robotic models. HRI, Bielefeld, Germany, 310-311.
  16. I. Verner, D. Leibowitz, and S. Gamer (2014): Puzzling exercises for spatial training with robot manipulators. HRI, Bielefeld, Germany, 312-313.
  17. I. Verner, and S. Gamer (2014): Focusing learner-in-the-loop robotics on training spatial skills. RO-MAN, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
  18. I. Verner (2015): Enhancing teacher education and outreach in robotics and digital design through the CDIO approach. Proceedings of the International CDIO Conference, Chengdu, China.
  19. I. Verner, and S. Gamer (2015): Reorganizing the industrial robotics laboratory for spatial training of novice engineering students. Proceedings of the International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (World Engineering Education Forum),
  20. A. Polishuk, and I. Verner (2016): RoboThespian as an elementary science teacher. Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), Columbia University, NY, 395-396.
  21. I. Verner, M. Reitman, and D. Cuperman (2017): Advancing student interaction with a learning robot: Digital twin, connectivity, and augmented reality. Robotics: Science and Systems Conference, the Workshop on Mathematical Models, Algorithms, and Human-Robot Interaction, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Augmented Reality IEEE Paper http://www.engpaper.com/augmented-reality-2017.html.
  22. I. Verner, S. Gamer, and A. Polishuk (2018): Development of spatial awareness and operation skills in a remote robot laboratory. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON).
  23. I. Verner, K. Massarwe, and D. Bshouty (2018): Ethnomathematics in Teacher Education: Analysis and construction of geometric ornaments. Constructionism 2018, Vilnius, Lithuania, 657-663.

Education in technology and science with emphasis on educational robotics and teaching mathematics in context.

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