Vivien Wallner was a research assistant at the Center for Human-Computer Interaction (University of Salzburg) from 2018 to 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Salzburg and the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg. Her research has focused on working with children and young adults, as well as in the automotive sector. She has contributed to STEM initiatives such as Kinderstadt and MINTWoche. She played a key role in the CodeAbility project, which aimed to improve computer science education and increase female participation. As a pre-doctoral researcher, she worked mainly on CodeAbility and MINT projects. Previously, as a student assistant, she was involved in automated driving projects, including MadSav, MAN, Digibus, and Hadrian. Her master’s thesis was also part of the Digibus project. Beyond research, Vivien was actively involved in teaching and outreach, organising workshops for children, and contributing to university courses on Human-Computer Interaction. During her six and a half years at the university, she was always part of the team led by Prof. Alexander Meschtscherjakov. In March 2025, she left the university to pursue a position as a Project Manager for Service Processes and IT Systems at Liebherr in Bischofshofen.