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Michael Goldweber is a pioneering computer science educator whose work has shaped how programming is taught to generations of students. His primary research areas include introductory programming pedagogy, robotics in education, and computer science for social good. Goldweber is best known for championing the use of LEGO Mindstorms robots as a powerful, engaging tool for teaching foundational CS concepts. His landmark 2002 paper, “A road map for teaching introductory programming using LEGO Mindstorms robots” (92 citations), laid out a comprehensive framework for using tangible, interactive robots to help students grasp event-driven programming and concurrent computation. This work, alongside his 2006 follow-up (34 citations) and related papers on undergraduate robotics curricula (22 citations), established him as a leader in hands-on CS education. More recently, Goldweber has turned his attention to integrating ethical and societal considerations into the curriculum, as seen in his 2015 paper “Computer science education for social good” (16 citations). His contributions have been recognized through his active role in the SIGCSE community, where he has helped shape the conversation around innovative, inclusive, and socially responsible computing education.