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Adam Carberry is a leading voice in engineering education, whose work bridges the gap between playful, hands-on learning and rigorous academic research. His primary focus is on pre-college and early-career engineering, with a particular emphasis on using robotics—especially LEGO-based platforms—as a vehicle for teaching design, programming, and problem-solving. Carberry’s most influential work, “LEGO-based Robotics in Higher Education: 15 Years of Student Creativity” (113 citations), provides a seminal retrospective on how modular robotics has transformed college engineering curricula, from the RCX to the EV3. He has also made significant contributions to early childhood education, demonstrating that programmable bricks can introduce engineering concepts to children as young as four. His research extends to evaluating and redesigning engineering programs, such as his study on underwater LEGO robotics (11 citations) and his work on blended implementation of precollege STEM initiatives. Carberry’s impact is evident not only in his citation counts but also in his collaborations with industry, including work with LEGO to develop the ROBOLAB platform. His career exemplifies how creative, accessible technology can demystify engineering and inspire the next generation of innovators.