Katelynn Ohk

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Katelynn Ohk is a rising scholar at the intersection of engineering education and community engagement, whose work centers on making robotics and STEM accessible to K-12 students. Her most cited paper, “Pre-College Robotics: Best Practices for Adapting Research to Outreach” (2024, 2 citations), establishes a foundational framework for translating complex university-level research into hands-on, inclusive learning experiences. Ohk’s major contribution lies in identifying and codifying best practices for designing community-focused STEM fairs and outreach events that effectively engage students from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their prior exposure to engineering. She addresses the critical challenge of creating programming that is both inspiring and educational, ensuring that events attract and retain a wide range of participants. By bridging the gap between academic research and public education, Ohk’s work has a direct impact on broadening participation in engineering, helping to inspire the next generation of innovators. Her research is particularly notable for its practical, actionable guidelines, making it an essential resource for educators and outreach coordinators seeking to build effective, community-rooted STEM programs.