Elissa Milto
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Elissa Milto’s research sits at the intersection of engineering education, child development, and inclusive pedagogy, with a particular focus on how hands-on robotics can shape learning experiences for diverse populations. Her most cited work, “Gender differences in confidence levels, group interactions, and feelings about competition in an introductory robotics course” (2003, 40 citations), is a foundational study that revealed how classroom dynamics—especially confidence and competition—differentially affect boys and girls when using LEGO and ROBOLAB to teach engineering principles. This work has influenced how educators design collaborative, equitable STEM environments. Milto also made significant contributions to special education through “Comparing two LEGO Robotics-based interventions for social skills training with children with ASD” (2013, 20 citations), which demonstrated that structured robotics activities can effectively support social skill development in children with autism spectrum disorders. By bridging engineering, psychology, and inclusive design, Milto’s research has provided practical, evidence-based strategies for using robotics as a tool for both technical and social learning. Her work continues to inspire educators and researchers seeking to make STEM more accessible and impactful for all learners.
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