Ashley Braun
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Ashley Braun is a researcher whose work sits at the vital intersection of STEAM education, participatory design, and Indigenous community engagement. Her scholarship focuses on creating culturally responsive and equitable learning experiences, particularly for underrepresented communities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Braun's most recognized contribution, "Building Expansive Family STEAM Programming Through Participatory Design Research" (2018, 10 citations), exemplifies her collaborative approach — bringing together learning scientists, public librarians, informal science educators, and Native American–serving organizations to co-create family-centered STEAM programs that honor cultural identity and community values. This work demonstrates her commitment to moving beyond extractive research models toward genuine partnership. Her 2020 study on codesigning robotics education with Indigenous families and educators further extends this vision, exploring how technology education can actively support Indigenous resurgence rather than simply assimilate students into dominant STEM narratives. Spanning contexts from elementary through high school and across both formal and informal learning environments, Braun's research consistently champions equity, inclusion, and multicultural perspectives. Her work offers an important model for researchers and educators seeking to build STEAM pathways that are both rigorous and deeply rooted in community self-determination.
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