Karina Arcaute
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Karina Arcaute is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of engineering education, informal learning, and community outreach, with a particular focus on broadening participation in STEM. Her major contributions center on designing and implementing accessible, hands-on engineering activities for underrepresented groups, especially young girls. In her notable 2020 paper, "Learning in Informal Environments through Engineering Activities through the Partnership with the Girl Scouts," she demonstrates how affordable, portable robots can transform outreach by moving beyond passive demonstrations of industrial or research robots. By partnering with the Girl Scouts, Arcaute creates authentic, engaging learning experiences in non-traditional settings, making engineering tangible and approachable. Her work at Old Dominion University emphasizes the critical role of community partnerships in dismantling barriers to STEM exposure. While her citation count is still growing—a reflection of her early-career focus on impactful, community-based work—her research is foundational for practitioners seeking evidence-based models for informal engineering education. Arcaute’s dedication to equity and hands-on learning positions her as a key voice in the movement to make engineering accessible to all.
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