Elise Andrew

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Elise Andrew is a scholar committed to advancing equity and inclusion in STEM education, with a particular focus on Indigenous resurgence through culturally sustaining pedagogies. Her research centers on codesigning robotics and technology curricula that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, working directly with Indigenous families and educators to create meaningful, community-driven learning experiences. In her most-cited work, "Codesigning With Indigenous Families and Educators: Creating Robotics Education That Contributes to Indigenous Resurgence" (2020), Andrew demonstrates how collaborative design processes can transform robotics education into a tool for cultural empowerment rather than assimilation. This paper, with 2 citations, reflects her pioneering approach to integrating equity, multicultural perspectives, and engineering education across elementary, middle, and high school settings. Andrew’s contributions are notable for bridging informal and formal education spaces, ensuring that Indigenous students see their identities and traditions reflected in STEM. Her work challenges dominant narratives in technology education, offering a model for inclusive, community-centered innovation that resonates with educators and researchers seeking to decolonize STEM fields.

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   Codesigning With Indigenous Families and Educators: Creating Robotics Education That Contributes to Indigenous Resurgence

   2 citations · 2020

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