Constantine The Philosopher University in Nitra

Janka Medová

Project Coordination

Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics

Janka Medová, the coordinator of STEaiM CT project, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. Originally trained as a teacher of mathematics and computer science, she earned her PhD in Mathematics Education. Her research focuses on mathematics education, discrete mathematics, computational thinking, and mathematical problem solving. She serves as Slovakia's representative in the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) and co-founded the CERME Thematic Working Group on Discrete and Computational Mathematics Education.

Martin Cápay

Curriculum Development & AI Tutor

Department of Informatics

Martin Capay is based at the Department of Informatics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. Originally trained as a mathematics and informatics teacher, he earned his PhD in Informatics Education. He remains an active informatics teacher at the upper-secondary level. His work focuses on computer science education, programming with hardware, and professional development of in-service teachers.

Ján Ondruška

Curriculum Development & Piloting

Department of Physics

Ján Ondruška is based at the Department of Physics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. He earned his Master's degree in Physics and Informatics Education and a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics and Acoustics. His work focuses on linking emerging technologies with meaningful educational practice, particularly in STEM didactics, ICT integration, and artificial intelligence in pre-service teacher education.

Ľubomíra Valovičová

Curriculum Development & Community

Department of Physics

Ľubomíra Valovičová is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. Originally trained as a teacher of mathematics and physics, she earned her PhD in Physics Education. She remains an active part-time lower-secondary school teacher. Her work focuses on science education, empirical exploration in physics, and creativity in physics education. She is deeply engaged in STEM outreach, organising camps, clubs, and science fairs.

Silvia Haringová

Curriculum Development & Community

Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

Silvia Haringová is a postdoctoral researcher at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. She holds a PhD in Mathematics Education. Her research focuses on teacher professional development and teacher educator development, with particular attention to co-design approaches and collaborative forms of professional learning. Her work explores how teachers and teacher educators can jointly design, test, and refine meaningful mathematics learning environments. A central strand of her expertise is the use of mathematical trails supported by MathCityMap, which she approaches not only as a research and teaching innovation, but also as a personal and professional passion. She is actively involved in workshops, teacher education, and international collaboration, contributing to research-based approaches that bridge academic work, professional development, and classroom practice.

Michal Fojtík

Department of Mathematics

Michal Fojtík is a PhD student at the Department of Mathematics, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia supervised by Janka Medová. He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science Education. His research specializes in the possibilities of developing computational thinking and mathematical argumentation. Broadly interested in human thinking, cognitive abilities, and personal development, he has a deep personal and professional passion for exploring various forms of education and cognitive processes alongside his academic work.