Ana P Garcia-Alonzo

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Ana P. Garcia-Alonzo is a researcher at the intersection of mathematics, engineering, and textile arts, pioneering open-source tools for interdisciplinary education and fabrication. Her work reimagines traditional weaving as a gateway to computational thinking, demonstrating how centuries-old pattern drafts—rooted in binary logic and matrix structures—can make abstract STEM concepts tangible. Her most cited work, "SPEERLoom: An Open-Source Loom Kit for Interdisciplinary Engagement in Math, Engineering, and Textiles" (2023), has already garnered 9 citations, reflecting its growing influence in maker education and STEAM pedagogy. By designing accessible, low-cost loom kits, Garcia-Alonzo bridges the historical gap between Jacquard punch-card programming and modern digital fabrication, empowering students and researchers to explore engineering principles through hands-on textile creation. Her contributions highlight the untapped potential of craft-based learning, positioning weaving as a powerful medium for demystifying logic, algorithms, and material science. Through her innovative approach, Garcia-Alonzo is reshaping how we teach interdisciplinary problem-solving, making her a key figure in the emerging field of computational textiles.

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   SPEERLoom: An Open-Source Loom Kit for Interdisciplinary Engagement in Math, Engineering, and Textiles

   9 citations · 2023

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