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About
Mark Highum is a leading figure in robotics education, dedicated to bridging the gap between academic training and 21st-century workforce demands. His research centers on developing innovative, stackable credential pathways and scalable curriculum models, with a particular emphasis on forging powerful partnerships between community colleges, universities, and industry. Highum’s major contributions include pioneering the use of simulation and open-source software to make industrial robotics education more affordable and accessible, a strategy that has reshaped how institutions prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing. His work, notably the NSF-sponsored project “Revamping Robotics Education,” has garnered significant attention, with his most-cited papers accumulating over 30 citations collectively. As the Dean for Business and Technology at Bay College, Highum has also directly addressed the unique challenges of rural communities, creating programs that meet both local industry needs and student aspirations. His efforts have established a replicable model for collaborative, workforce-aligned STEM education, ensuring that robotics training is not only cutting-edge but also equitable and widely available.
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- 2Enabling Affordable Industrial Robotics Education through Simulation6 citations · 2016
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- 6Enhancing Industrial Robotics Education with Open-source Software3 citations · 2018
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