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Seokmin Kang is an educational technology researcher whose work centers on the intersection of embodied learning, robotics, and science education for elementary school students. Through a focused body of research conducted in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Kang investigated how hands-on, physically engaging experiences with LEGO robotics could transform the way young learners grasp abstract scientific and programming concepts. His most-cited work, "Building Student Understanding and Interest in Science through Embodied Experiences with LEGO Robotics" (2011, 14 citations), demonstrated that integrating embodiment theory with robotics activities could meaningfully increase both comprehension and enthusiasm for science among children who traditionally struggle with the subject. Complementing this, his studies on physics learning and after-school robotics programs showed that when students physically enact concepts through their own bodies while programming LEGO NXT Mindstorm robots, abstract ideas become more accessible and memorable. Kang's contributions are particularly valuable for educators and curriculum designers seeking evidence-based approaches to STEM engagement at the elementary level, offering a practical framework for making science learning more inclusive, experiential, and motivating for young students.