Stephanie Adams
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Stephanie Adams is a prominent figure in engineering education, with a research focus on broadening participation in STEM, particularly through informal learning environments and K-12 outreach. Her work centers on developing and assessing innovative, hands-on engineering activities that make the field accessible to underrepresented groups, including girls and young women. A key contribution is her pioneering partnership with the Girl Scouts, where she integrated affordable, portable robotics into their programming. This work, detailed in her 2020 paper "Learning in Informal Environments through Engineering Activities through the Partnership with the Girl Scouts," demonstrated how accessible technology can transform outreach, moving beyond passive observation of industrial robots to active, engaging learning. While her citation counts reflect the emerging nature of this applied field, her impact is profound, shaping national conversations on diversity and inclusion in engineering. Adams has also held significant leadership roles, including serving as Dean of the Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University, where she champions systemic change to create more equitable pathways into engineering for all students.
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