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Brian Broll is a computer science education researcher whose work centers on making advanced computing concepts accessible to novice learners, particularly through visual and block-based programming environments. He is best known for developing and extending **NetsBlox**, an open-source networked programming platform, and **RoboScape**, a collaborative robotics environment that brings cybersecurity concepts to life in K-12 classrooms and informal learning spaces. His most-cited work, "Teaching Cybersecurity with Networked Robots" (2019, 33 citations), demonstrates how physical computing and network-aware programming can demystify complex topics for young students. Broll has consistently pushed against the limitations of traditional educational programming tools — his research on removing "walls" around block-based environments (10 citations) and expanding services for novice learners (9 citations) reflects a broader mission to connect students with real-world computing resources and APIs. His outreach extends to underrepresented groups, including efforts to engage female high school students in cutting-edge computing. Affiliated with Vanderbilt University's Institute for Software Integrated Systems, Broll bridges curriculum design, robotics, and mixed reality to redefine what introductory computing education can look like.