Samantha Speer
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Samantha Speer is a leading voice in the intersection of mathematics, engineering, and textile arts. Her research centers on developing accessible, open-source tools that bridge these disciplines to foster interdisciplinary engagement and hands-on learning. Speer’s major contribution is the creation of **SPEERLoom**, an open-source loom kit that demystifies the mathematical and engineering principles underlying weaving—from binary pattern drafts to the punch-card logic of early Jacquard looms. This work has been widely recognized for its innovative approach to making complex STEM concepts tangible through textile fabrication. Her most-cited paper, published in 2023, has already garnered 9 citations, signaling strong early impact in the emerging field of computational craft. Speer’s work is notable for its dual emphasis on accessibility and rigorous technical grounding, making her a key figure in the maker education movement. By reimagining the loom as a platform for teaching binary logic, geometry, and engineering design, she is reshaping how students and researchers engage with both traditional crafts and modern computational thinking.
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