Stephanie Ludi

Rochester Institute of Technology, University of North Texas

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Stephanie Ludi is a researcher whose work sits at the vital intersection of accessibility, assistive technology, and computer science education. Her scholarship focuses on breaking down barriers that prevent students with disabilities — particularly those who are visually impaired — from meaningfully engaging with computing and STEM disciplines. Ludi's most recognized contribution is her development of an accessible robotics programming environment designed specifically for visually impaired users, a 2014 work that has garnered 30 citations and addressed a significant gap in pre-college outreach and university-level inclusion efforts. Building on this foundation, her 2018 "Enhanced Robotics!" project extended these principles further, pairing accessible tooling with purposeful curriculum design to equip students with disabilities with the problem-solving skills increasingly demanded by a technology-driven workforce. With a combined citation count reflecting steady scholarly influence, Ludi's research carries both technical and social weight — advocating not just for better tools, but for a more equitable pipeline into computing careers. Her work serves as an important resource for educators, accessibility researchers, and advocates committed to inclusive STEM education.