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Jill Nemiro’s research focuses on the intersection of educational technology, STEM engagement, and the development of 21st-century skills in elementary school students. Her major contributions center on using robotics as a pedagogical tool to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in young learners. Her most-cited work, “Developing Creative Behavior in Elementary School Students with Robotics” (2015, 61 citations), demonstrates how hands-on robotics programs can spark early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. She further explored collaborative skill-building in “Building Collaboration Skills in 4th- to 6th-Grade Students Through Robotics” (2020, 37 citations), providing evidence that robotics teams outperform traditional math groups in developing teamwork and communication. Her comparative study (2020, 11 citations) deepens this insight by quantifying specific collaborative behaviors. Through the School Robotics Initiative, Nemiro has not only advanced research but also created practical outreach programs that prepare teachers and inspire students toward engineering careers. Her work is notable for bridging the gap between early childhood education and STEM workforce development, addressing the critical need to cultivate technical and social competencies from a young age.