Brett Slezak
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Brett Slezak’s research sits at the intersection of engineering education, curriculum integration, and equity in STEM learning. His most cited work, "Utilizing engineering to teach non-technical disciplines," demonstrates his central contribution: proving that robotics and computing projects can be embedded into required middle school English and health classes—not just electives or after-school programs. This approach breaks the cycle of self-selection, ensuring all students, not just those already interested, gain exposure to technological thinking. The paper, with 11 citations, is a cornerstone of the “Arts & Bots” and Math and Science Partner initiatives, which Slezak helped develop to bridge engineering with humanities curricula. His work challenges the assumption that technical disciplines belong only in specialized courses, offering a replicable model for schools seeking to broaden participation in computing. By focusing on authentic integration rather than add-on activities, Slezak’s research provides both a theoretical framework and practical case studies for educators. His contributions are especially valuable for researchers and teachers working to make engineering accessible across diverse student populations and academic subjects.
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