Eileen M. Glavey

University of South Florida, University of Central Florida

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Eileen M. Glavey is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of educational technology, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and STEM learning, with a particular focus on designing innovative learning environments that support children with diverse needs. Her most influential contribution, the RAISE project (Robotics & AI to Improve STEM and Social Skills for Elementary School Students), introduced a virtual learning environment specifically tailored to help children with autism develop both STEM competencies and critical social-emotional and communication skills simultaneously. This work, published in 2022, has accumulated 42 citations, reflecting its meaningful impact on the fields of special education and educational robotics. Glavey's subsequent research continues to explore how robotics and coding curricula can serve as vehicles for social-emotional learning (SEL), equipping students with autism with the independence skills and 21st-century career readiness they need for community living and future employment. Her contributions are particularly noteworthy for bridging technological innovation with inclusive pedagogy, demonstrating that STEM tools need not be one-size-fits-all but can be thoughtfully adapted to empower neurodivergent learners. Researchers and educators working in assistive technology and inclusive education will find her body of work both practically grounded and deeply student-centered.