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Lisa Keller is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, human-computer interaction, and STEM education equity. She has made meaningful contributions to two interconnected fields: the use of robotics as a tool for broadening participation in computer science, and the social dynamics of telepresence and social robots in human environments. Keller's most influential work focuses on gender equity in computing education. Her studies on robot-based workshops for female middle and high school students — garnering 22 and 15 citations respectively — explore how educational institutions and computer science faculties can leverage hands-on robotics experiences to attract and retain women in the field, addressing one of STEM's most persistent diversity challenges. These initiatives offer practical frameworks for universities and schools looking to make meaningful change. Beyond education, Keller has investigated how telepresence robots reshape human interaction and organizational dynamics, including their role in virtual team building (11 citations) and household acceptance in German contexts (7 citations). Collectively, her research reflects a commitment to understanding robots not merely as technological artifacts, but as social instruments capable of transforming both classrooms and communities.