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Aruquia Peixoto is a leading voice in the intersection of educational robotics, computational thinking, and inclusive STEAM pedagogy. Her research focuses on democratizing access to technology by demonstrating how robotics tools—from high-end platforms to low-cost alternatives—can serve as powerful vehicles for teaching science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Peixoto’s major contributions lie in proving that these tools are not merely for technical skill development but are uniquely effective for fostering inclusion, integrating diverse student populations, and addressing gender disparities in STEM fields. Her most influential work, including the highly cited "Robotics tips and tricks for inclusion and integration of students" (33 citations) and "Traffic lights through multiple robotic educational tools" (30 citations), provides practical, actionable frameworks for educators. She further advanced the field by developing the massive open online course "Educational Robotics for all" (MOOC STEAM4ALL), which directly tackles gender and diversity issues in STEAM. Through her research and curriculum design, Peixoto has established a clear, evidence-based path for using robotics to build more equitable and engaging learning environments for all students.