Orion Sky Lawlor

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Papers

2

Total Citations

33

H-Index

2

About

Orion Sky Lawlor is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-centered robotics, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and STEM education. His most-cited paper, "Between the Social and the Technical: Negotiation of Human-Centered Robotics Design in a Middle School Classroom" (2017, 22 citations), explores how students navigate the complex interplay between social dynamics and technical constraints when designing robots, offering critical insights for K-12 robotics education. Lawlor also made notable contributions with his 2013 paper on "Search-and-Rescue Robots for Integrated Research and Education in Cyber-Physical Systems" (11 citations), which pioneered a novel approach to integrating research and education by using the interdisciplinary theme of CPS to advance teaching and learning in electrical and computer engineering and computer science. This work demonstrates his commitment to bridging cutting-edge research with practical pedagogy. Through his focus on human-centered design and educational integration, Lawlor has helped shape how robotics and CPS are taught, making complex technical concepts accessible and engaging for students at multiple levels.

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H-Index
2
Papers
33
Total Citations
17
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Between the Social and the Technical: Negotiation of Human-Centered Robotics Design in a Middle School Classroom
22 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: University of Alaska Fairbanks

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