Johnnie Hall

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Johnnie Hall is an emerging leader in marine robotics education, with a focus on accessible, hands-on STEM outreach for K–12 students. Their key research area centers on the design and implementation of low-cost underwater robotics programs, particularly through the SeaPerch and SeaGlide camp models. In their most-cited work, "SeaPerch and SeaGlide Camp Implementation" (2024), Hall provides a detailed blueprint for a four-day summer camp held at George Mason University, targeting middle-school students with no prior robotics experience. This paper demonstrates how to effectively introduce youth to engineering principles using affordable, remotely operated vehicles and autonomous gliders. Though early in their career, Hall’s work has already garnered attention for its practical, replicable approach to broadening participation in STEM. By documenting the camp’s structure, curriculum, and outcomes, Hall offers a valuable resource for educators and researchers seeking to inspire the next generation of marine engineers. Their contributions highlight the power of experiential learning in building foundational skills and confidence, making Hall a rising voice in the movement to democratize robotics education.

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   SeaPerch and SeaGlide Camp Implementation

   2 citations · 2024

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